Vietnam Implements New E-Visa Policy for Foreign Arrivals

[webfact]

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Vietnamese Government has introduced a significant change to its visa policy by granting e-visas to all foreign arrivals at 52 designated ports of entry, starting August 15. The decision is outlined in the latest Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP.

 

Previously, Vietnam had been issuing 30-day single-entry e-visas to citizens from 80 specific countries.

 

Under the new regulation, the Vietnam Immigration Department, a division of the Ministry of Public Security, will issue e-visas to foreign arrivals through an electronic payment system. These e-visas will allow multiple entries within a span of 90 days, offering travelers greater flexibility and convenience.

 

The list of entry points includes 13 airports, such as Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang Airport, and others. Additionally, 16 land border gates and 13 seaports have been included in this new policy.

 

In tandem with this change, the Government also issued Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP, which modifies the visa exemption duration for citizens of specific countries. Nationals of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus are now allowed to stay in Vietnam for 45 days upon entry, as opposed to the previous 15-day limit.

 

This extension applies regardless of passport type or the purpose of their visit, as long as they meet entry requirements in accordance with Vietnamese law.

 

Officials said both resolutions are expected to greatly enhance Vietnam’s visa policies and facilitate travel to Vietnam for visitors from around the world.

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230817131307613

 

-- NNT 2023-08-17

 

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[bob smith]

Nice!

 

I miss those white skinned vietnamese beautys.

 

Think a hop over there may well be in order soon!

[Trippy]

9 minutes ago, bob smith said:

Nice!

 

I miss those white skinned vietnamese beautys.

 

Think a hop over there may well be in order soon!

Considering your wife is ashamed of being Thai, maybe a permanent move for the both of you to Vietnam would be a good idea.

[bob smith]

52 minutes ago, Trippy said:

Considering your wife is ashamed of being Thai, maybe a permanent move for the both of you to Vietnam would be a good idea.

so now you are advocating for a thai to leave their home country ???? 

 

at what point do you thai apologists wake up and realize that it just isnt that great here??

 

even many thais think the same.

[BritManToo]

45 days on entry for me now.

[circa02]

This is pretty cool.

 

Does the 90 day visa mean no return visit in 180 days? Same with 45 in 90 days? Currently afaik with the 14 day exemption airlines are keen to check if you've been in Vietnam in last 28 days as you can't bounce back in until another 14 days has lapsed?

[Sigmund]

Great news for those fed up with all the immigration department red tape to get to Thailand.

 

The no-hassle 90 day evisa will be a huge success, provided they don't ask for a array of useless documents like the Thai embassies in Europe require.  It is absurd, because in most EU nations, health insurance is compulsory and covers expenses abroad mainly for the French or the Swiss nationals. Not to mention their revenue that is higher then the average.

[GypsyT]

Great news;

" Nationals of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus are now allowed to stay in Vietnam for 45 days upon entry, as opposed to the previous 15-day limit. "

 

Russia shouldn't be on the list but Vietnam remember old help after the war.

 

Too bad my favorite city Dalat isn't on list of approved entry points. It used to be so why not now? Sorry - it's an "Asia" thing... ????

 

[Middle Aged Grouch]

Vietnam mentions a 3 to 7 day timespan to handle and deliver the visa for 90 days with no asking for unnecessary  support documents.

 

Thai Consulates mention 1 month processing time,  that can be more if a zealous consulate employee wakes up one morning and decides to ask for some more support documents via the e-visa application.

 

In other words, wealthy retirees and tourists looking for long stay in winter will obviously choose Vietnam. Far cheaper and nore farang friendy maybe ?

[GypsyT]

"Vietnam mentions a 3 to 7 day timespan to handle and deliver the visa for 90 days with no asking for unnecessary  support documents. '

 

I agree!

Also, Thailand cheats you - you pay for 90-days but it's only 60-days what you get!

 

[scorecard]

4 hours ago, bob smith said:

Nice!

 

I miss those white skinned vietnamese beautys.

 

Think a hop over there may well be in order soon!

Good, don't worry about us, we won't miss you.

[bob smith]

5 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Good, don't worry about us, we won't miss you.

whatever scorecard. 

[scorecard]

6 minutes ago, bob smith said:

whatever scorecard. 

Further, I hope I don't bump into you...

[BE88]

Excellent news

[mokwit]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

These e-visas will allow multiple entries within a span of 90 days, offering travelers greater flexibility and convenience.

Meanwhile Thailand requires all kinds of proofs for their 60 day tourist visa - extendable with TM30 docs. Thailand deserves to lose every tourist it loses to Vietnam. Perhaps the Vietnamese don't know that tourists become a threat to "National Security" after 30 days.

[bob smith]

22 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Further, I hope I don't bump into you...

my sentiments exactly! 

[Middle Aged Grouch]

5 hours ago, bob smith said:

my sentiments exactly! 

Why is the other fellow so rude with you ?

[Keeps]

18 minutes ago, Middle Aged Grouch said:

Why is the other fellow so rude with you ?

Unfortunately, you will see a lot of that on this forum generally. 

[freeman01]

fantastic news !

 

of note, the 3 months e-visa cost 25$ for single entry and 50$ for multiple entries.

 

also you can do a visa run the same day on a visa-exempt entry stamp !

[anandra]

23 hours ago, webfact said:

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Vietnamese Government has introduced a significant change to its visa policy by granting e-visas to all foreign arrivals at 52 designated ports of entry, starting August 15. The decision is outlined in the latest Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP.

 

Previously, Vietnam had been issuing 30-day single-entry e-visas to citizens from 80 specific countries.

 

Under the new regulation, the Vietnam Immigration Department, a division of the Ministry of Public Security, will issue e-visas to foreign arrivals through an electronic payment system. These e-visas will allow multiple entries within a span of 90 days, offering travelers greater flexibility and convenience.

 

The list of entry points includes 13 airports, such as Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang Airport, and others. Additionally, 16 land border gates and 13 seaports have been included in this new policy.

 

In tandem with this change, the Government also issued Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP, which modifies the visa exemption duration for citizens of specific countries. Nationals of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus are now allowed to stay in Vietnam for 45 days upon entry, as opposed to the previous 15-day limit.

 

This extension applies regardless of passport type or the purpose of their visit, as long as they meet entry requirements in accordance with Vietnamese law.

 

Officials said both resolutions are expected to greatly enhance Vietnam’s visa policies and facilitate travel to Vietnam for visitors from around the world.

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230817131307613

 

-- NNT 2023-08-17

 

- Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

 

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This is absolute lie!! Lie that all nationalities are included, 

[Middle Aged Grouch]

15 hours ago, Keeps said:

Unfortunately, you will see a lot of that on this forum generally. 

Sadly true. Looks that many drunks cannot handle their ego issues either. Pity.

[GypsyT]

Now it's 45-days to some nationalities.

Too bad US isn't on the list. 2 yrs ago we got a special 6 and 12mo visas for cheap.

Must be politics?

Update on visa exemption policy

Citizens from these countries are granted a visa-free stay of 45 days, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry.

Country	Duration (Days)
Germany	45 days
France	45 days
Italy	45 days
Spain	45 days
United Kingdom and Northern Ireland	45 days
Russia	45 days
Japan	45 days
South Korea	45 days
Denmark	45 days
Sweden	45 days
Norway	45 days
Finland	45 days
Belarus	45 days

[JBChiangRai]

1 hour ago, GypsyT said:

Now it's 45-days to some nationalities.

Too bad US isn't on the list. 2 yrs ago we got a special 6 and 12mo visas for cheap.

Must be politics?

Update on visa exemption policy

Citizens from these countries are granted a visa-free stay of 45 days, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry.

Country	Duration (Days)
Germany	45 days
France	45 days
Italy	45 days
Spain	45 days
United Kingdom and Northern Ireland	45 days
Russia	45 days
Japan	45 days
South Korea	45 days
Denmark	45 days
Sweden	45 days
Norway	45 days
Finland	45 days
Belarus	45 days

As a Brit going for about 10 days I see I am entitled to Visa Exempt Entry, do I need to prepare any paperwork?  or just rock up?

[KannikaP]

On 8/17/2023 at 1:24 PM, bob smith said:

Nice!

 

I miss those white skinned vietnamese beautys.

 

Think a hop over there may well be in order soon!

A second 'colourist' post from you today.

And it is BEAUTIES in correct English.

[GypsyT]

Haven't tried yet but I believe it's like 30-day in Thailand; just walk in. No paperwork.

 

This was a copy of Thai system during Covid. The Vietnamese saw Thailand got lot of more tourists. Too bad Thailand didn't keep the same. Everything was working fine and extra tourists came in thanks to easy entry.

 

[DrJack54]

Has anyone obtained an eVisa for Vietnam that may be able to give me some advice.

Already have a tread running however business is very slow

[Henryford]

On 8/26/2023 at 11:04 AM, JBChiangRai said:

As a Brit going for about 10 days I see I am entitled to Visa Exempt Entry, do I need to prepare any paperwork?  or just rock up?

 

Yes i would like to know too. So NO visa at all is required for a short holiday in Vietnam.

[JBChiangRai]

2 hours ago, Henryford said:

 

Yes i would like to know too. So NO visa at all is required for a short holiday in Vietnam.

I just got back today from my second trip within 5 weeks, no problem at all for Brits, nothing needed. 

[GypsyT]

Interesting thing in Vn:

45 days;
Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom (not applicable for BNO passport)

- If you plan to visit Phu Quoc Island, there is also Visa Exemption policy for foreign citizens here. Foreigners who enter Phu Quoc Island by airplane can have 30 days Visa Exemption.

 

Phu Quoc used to be more liberal allowing 30 days visa free to all. Thay was 15 days more than main land. No it's 15 days less.

[GypsyT]

UPDATE;

Phu Quoc entry; I got 45 days as in the mainland. "30-days" info still posted but not current or correct.

 

- I hope Thailand copies Vietnam like Vietnam copied Thailand's 30-day visa free entry -:)