Vietnam Grants Visa Exemption for Citizens of 12 Countries

On March 7, the Government of Vietnam issued a resolution granting visa exemptions to citizens from 12 countries, allowing a temporary stay of up to 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of visit.

The countries whose citizens are eligible for this visa exemption include: the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Kingdom of Norway, and the Republic of Finland.

Accordingly, from now until 2028, citizens from the aforementioned countries entering Vietnam will be exempted from visas, with a temporary stay of 45 days from the date of entry. This applies regardless of passport type or purpose of entry, provided they meet all entry conditions as stipulated by Vietnamese law.

This visa exemption policy will remain in effect until March 14, 2028, and may be considered for extension in accordance with Vietnamese law.

The Vietnamese government's decision to grant visa exemptions to citizens of multiple countries is a strategic move with significant implications, particularly for the development of the tourism sector.

Citizens of these exempted countries are known for high spending when traveling. Moreover, these countries are among the top source markets for tourists visiting Vietnam.

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