Vietnam's new visa exemption worries Cambodia's tourism sector

[geovalin]

Vietnam’s decision to grant visa exemptions to five European countries has caused concern among Cambodia’s tourism sector, as certain stakeholders worry that it could affect tourist arrivals in the Kingdom.

According to the Vietnam News agency, citizens from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy will be granted visa exemptions for visits lasting no longer than 15 days, and the changes will be in effect from July 1 this year until June 30, 2016.

“The hassle of getting a visa is seriously hampering Vietnam in attracting tourists,” Nguyen Van Tuan, head of the National Administration of Tourism, said in an interview to Bloomberg. “The application process is easier, faster and more convenient in other countries in the region.”

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[zakk9]

Well, they could do the same.

[phuketrichard]

why>

thailand has had visa exempt for most people for ever.

Cambodia wants to increase tourism

open the F#@king airport in SHV for international travel!!!

[oneday]

Well, they could do the same.

Yep, they sure could. It's called competition Cambodia...step up to the plate and dig in.

[maidee]

what stop them from doing the same and why was it only 5 countries ???

[zakk9]

what stop them from doing the same and why was it only 5 countries ???

The 5 countries came in addition to a long list that was published earlier this year. Scandinavians haven't needed visa to Vietnam for decades as long as the stay is shorter than 15 days.

[BudRight]

15 day no long time.

[siam2007]

why>

thailand has had visa exempt for most people for ever.

Cambodia wants to increase tourism

open the F#@king airport in SHV for international travel!!!

it is open for international travel since years, yet no Airline actually wanted to fly there for some reason. Until recently. Now Silk Air starts flying in from Singapore

[Jimlove]

15 day no long time.

Agree but very easy to get a longer visa online

[Jonmarleesco]

Well, Cambodia, I got a visa for Vietnam, for July and before the official announcement. Perhaps I could swap it for a Cambodian one?