VIETNAM VISA NEW REGULATIONS 2023: 3 MONTHS E-VISA VALIDITY

The National Assembly of Vietnam has approved a bill that will extend the validity of e-visas from 30 days to 3 months. The new law will take effect on August 15, 2023.

The extension of the e-visa validity is expected to boost tourism in Vietnam. Currently, Vietnam offers e-visas to citizens of 80 countries and territories. With the longer validity period, more tourists will be able to stay in Vietnam for longer periods of time, which will benefit the country's economy.

Tourists strolling in Hoi An ancient town

The new law also allows multiple-entry e-visas. This means that tourists will be able to enter and exit Vietnam multiple times within the validity period of their visa. This will be especially beneficial for business travelers who need to make frequent trips to Vietnam.

In addition to extending the validity of e-visas, the new law also triples the duration of visa-free stays for tourists from certain countries. These countries include the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Russia, Finland, Denmark, Japan, and South Korea. Under the new law, tourists from these countries will be able to stay in Vietnam for 45 days visa-free, instead of the current 15 days.

The extension of the e-visa validity and the increase in the duration of visa-free stays are positive developments for tourism in Vietnam. These changes will make it easier and more convenient for tourists to visit Vietnam, which will help to boost the country's economy.