Vietnam introduces E-Visa Updated 2024
For travelers who need a visa, Vietnam offers a "Visa on Arrival" option. This usually involves applying for a visa approval letter online is accepted.
Vietnam introduces E-Visa Updated 2024 for all nationalities and welcomes visitors from all around the world.
Vietnam is a wonderful tourist destination, situated in south-east Asia. The country attracts more than 8 million tourists per year. This place is a beautifully diverse country with different religions, cultures, and cuisines.
Vietnam is more than delighted to welcome every tourist to our lovely country so you may take in our breathtaking scenery, let your spirit wander on the white sand beaches, discover our distinct and wonderful culture and get to know the people in the friendliest nation.
Especially to partake in our delectable food at Michelin-starred establishments so what should we need to know first to come here? There is very good news for those who are coming to Vietnam this Summer.
This blog is about the new Vietnam visa policy, the new e-Visa, visa exemption, and the reasons why Vietnam is a wonderful destination.
Whether you are living in the United States, Australia or Canada is on the list of the visa free countries. So let’s read for more information.
1. Vietnam Visa Policy
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The new visa policy was introduced on August 15th, this new policy gives Vietnam more opportunities to boost its tourism rate and introduce Vietnam to all over the world.
Vietnam has increased the duration of e-visas to 90 days, and unilateral visa exemption will last for 45 days.
2. What is the E-Visa system in Vietnam?
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In 2007, Vietnam implemented an online registration which is called an electronic visa that would allow various countries around the world to apply online without going to the embassy or the consulate.
However, that system is flawed because it only has 30 days and a single entry. So for many tourists who want to visit Vietnam and then come back, roundtrip flights were not available and especially for business people who were coming to Vietnam and doing business for more than 30 days. Therefore that system hindered a lot of tourism and the business to come back.
In order to attract more tourists to Vietnam and also to stimulate the economy, Vietnam proposed a new visa policy and also looked at the work of Thailand and Singapore and their policies to attract more tourists back to the country after the pandemic.
More particularly, on the policy of e-visa, the government proposed to grant a-visa to all country's citizens and increase the duration from 30 days to 90 days valid for one time or multiple entries. The e-visa costs 25 USD and requires three full working days to process.
3. Vietnam Visa Exemptions
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Vietnam has about 25 countries visa-free as of January 2022 that allows passport holders to enter Vietnam without applying for a visa or visa on arrival. Most of the countries are in ASEAN due to the ASEAN free trade agreement.
Back in January 2023, there were potential new changes to the Vietnam visa policy that created favorable conditions for foreigners to enter Vietnam. This new policy helps Vietnam to recover its social economy and tourism after the pandemic.
This is the list of countries with visa exemptions:
Maximum visa-free duration for 90 days: Chile, Panama.
Maximum visa-free duration for 45 days: Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Maximum visa-free duration for 30 days: Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.
Maximum visa-free duration for 21 days: Philippines & Maximum visa-free duration for 14 days: Brunei, Myanmar.
4. Vietnam’s e-Visa Requirements
Visa Requirements are essential factors to apply for a Vietnam visa. Then let’s take a look at those requirements:
Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months. Make sure that your passport has your signature.
You need to present a photo in .jpg format of your full passport data page
A passport photo in .jpg format is required with (4x6), white background, and no glasses and remember to check the validity of your international credit or debit card.
You need to present a photo in .jpg format of your full passport data page a passport photo in .jpg format is required with (4x6), white background, and no glasses.
Remember to check the validity of your international credit or debit card
An email address for support purposes
A temporary address in Vietnam
Your entry and exit dates and entry and exit points/airports
5. Steps to apply for Vietnam’s e-Visa
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Following the steps below to get your electronic Visa:
Step 1: Open the official website for Vietnam’s e-Visa Application
Step 2: Upload jpg images of your passport data page and passport photo
Step 3: Fill up all required info from your passport data page
Step 4: Fill up all required info regarding your trip
Step 5: Pay the e-Visa fee using any of the payment methods offered
Step 6: Receive your registration code and save the number
6. The list of airports that accept e-Visa
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Vietnam has two main International Airport including Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, but with the new E-Visa, you can easily enter more international airports in other Vietnam provinces:
Noi Bai International Airport - Located in Phu Minh commune in Soc Son district, IATA: HAN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport - Located in the north of the center district 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, IATA: SGN
Cam Ranh International Airport - Located in Cam Ranh Bay, Khanh Hoa Province, IATA: CXR
Da Nang International Airport - Located in Hai Chau district, Da Nang City, IATA: DAD
Cat Bi International Airport - Located in Hai An district, Hai Phong City, IATA: HPH
Can Tho International Airport - Located in Binh Thuy district, Can Tho city, IATA: VCA
Phu Quoc International Airport - Located in Phu Quoc district, Kien Giang province, IATA: PQC
Phu Bai International Airport - Located in Huong Thuy district, Thua Thien Hue Province, IATA: HUI
7. Why should you visit Vietnam?
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Finally, this will be some reason why you should visit Vietnam:
Friendly-budget trips:Budget is an important factor that every tourist needs to consider thoroughly. Fortunately, a vacation to Vietnam is a friendly-budget trip with affordable accommodation, food, and entertainment.
Diverse cuisine: Vietnam has a varied and rich cuisine. During your trip around Vietnam, you will have a chance to try various meals which are super delicious and special.
Even if you eat the same food, there will be different tastes changing from the north to the south of Vietnam.
Don’t forget to try Pho noodle soup, Spring rolls, Banh mi, Com Tam, or Egg Coffee and fresh beer when you visit Vietnam this time.
Friendly people: Although the language barrier might first appear overwhelming. The locals make a sincere effort to comprehend
you and are adept at communicating through body language. When you’re strolling around, it is easy to find the locals giving you
a warm smile.
