Advertisements Vietnam’s largest island likely to welcome foreign tourists back as part of the country’s roadmap to resuming international tourism. Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy said the tourism ministry has been working on a pilot plan to bring international tourists to select islands, with Phu Quoc among those considered. Related: VietnamContinue reading “Phu Quoc Island could soon allow foreign tourists in on a trial basis”
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Vietnam proposes to resume international flights with limited frequency
Advertisements Transport Minister Nguyen Van The directed the ministry’s sub-divisions and the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) to propose resumption of international commercial flights with limited frequency. Preference will be given to experts and persons on mission in these flights. However, these flights must be monitored carefully and regulations of social distancing ought toContinue reading “Vietnam proposes to resume international flights with limited frequency”
Insider’s view: The Coronavirus Permanent residency visa suggestion
Advertisements With the COVID19 Permanent Residency visa, no person will have to worry about extending visas in the near future and people will have an option to settle in a new country and possibly find a job. A historical visa, the first international visa, specifically designed to lower the spread of COVID19 now and inContinue reading “Insider’s view: The Coronavirus Permanent residency visa suggestion”
No penalty for overstay Vietnam visa during national social distancing
Advertisements Vietnam’s Department of Immigration is shutting offices for the foreseeable future, but foreigners needing visa renewals should not be overly concerned. As the nation ‘stays at home’ to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the department office will close from April 2 until further notice, a source from the department told Việt Nam News. Related: Guidelines for foreigners in VietnamContinue reading “No penalty for overstay Vietnam visa during national social distancing”
How to avoid troubles when getting visa extension in Vietnam during coronavirus pandemic?
Advertisements Many foreigners are fretting over their legal status in Vietnam amid uncertainty over visa extensions and the pandemic risk of traveling. “I’m just sort of hoping the government would pardon those who overstay [their visa],” Eva* said. The 29-year-old American citizen, who has lived in Saigon for two years, said she has no ideaContinue reading “How to avoid troubles when getting visa extension in Vietnam during coronavirus pandemic?”
Foreigners in Vietnam can extend visas amid coronavirus outbreak
Advertisements Foreigners in Vietnam can make visa extension procedures at the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security in line with regulations, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed. Hang made the statement at a regular press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi onContinue reading “Foreigners in Vietnam can extend visas amid coronavirus outbreak”
Vietnam expands foreign visa ban
Advertisements Vietnam will temporarily suspend visa-free travel for citizens of Japan, Belarus and Russia from tomorrow as its ministry of health reported nine more coronavirus cases today, bringing total in the country to 85. The foreign ministry had already suspended visa waivers for nine European countries and South Korea. Visitors from the United States, EuropeContinue reading “Vietnam expands foreign visa ban”
Vietnam Airlines suspends all flights from and to Malaysia and France
Advertisements Vietnam Airlines said on Monday it will suspend its flights to France and Malaysia due to the coronavirus, which has forced several countries to close their borders to control its spread. The national carrier will halt services between Vietnam and France starting March 17 until further notice, it said in a statement. Reuters reports.Continue reading “Vietnam Airlines suspends all flights from and to Malaysia and France”
Vietnam halts visa issuance for foreigners to control COVID-19 from today
Advertisements In light of coronavirus spread concerns, Vietnam will temporarily suspend visa issuance for foreigners entering the country for a period of 30 days starting Wednesday (March 18), Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said. Speaking at the conference on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control on Tuesday, the Vietnamese Government leader said cases of visaContinue reading “Vietnam halts visa issuance for foreigners to control COVID-19 from today”
Vietnam suspends visa exemption for citizens from Italy
Advertisements The Government of Vietnam has decided to temporarily suspend visa exemption for citizens from Italy since March 3 amid fast rising coronavirus infections in the European country. The decision was confirmed by Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on Monday morning. VGP reports. Italy is one of 13 countries currently benefiting from VietContinue reading “Vietnam suspends visa exemption for citizens from Italy”
Unforgettable journey through Vietnam
Advertisements It’s an experience like no other, the kind of thing you want to soak up when you’re somewhere very different The heat, the petrol fumes, the noise. These are the immediate hazards to your person as you negotiate your way around in Hanoi. Tony Clayton-Lea reports on the Irish Times. The average annual temperatureContinue reading “Unforgettable journey through Vietnam”
Vietnam suspends all types of Visas for visitors from coronavirus-hit areas
Advertisements The Ministry of Public Security has asked the immigration forces to suspend entry visa issuance to tourists from the novel coronavirus affected areas. This is part of the ministry’s measures to strengthen prevention and control of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus (nCoV) which is thought to have originated from Wuhan,Continue reading “Vietnam suspends all types of Visas for visitors from coronavirus-hit areas”
Vietnam extends visa exemption to eight countries for the next three years
Advertisements Visitors from Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Belarus will continue to enjoy Vietnamese visa exemptions for the next three years. To afford the tourism industry growth impetus, the government agreed on visa waivers for above citizens until December 31, 2022, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) said Tuesday. TravelersContinue reading “Vietnam extends visa exemption to eight countries for the next three years”
Foreign visitors in Vietnam can change visa status, prolong stays without flying out of the country
Advertisements The National Assembly of Vietnam on Monday voted for amendments to the immigration law, for the first time allowing visitors to change their visa status and prolong their stays in Vietnam without having to fly out of the country. The amendment was approved by an overwhelming 83.6 percent for the Law on Entry, Exit,Continue reading “Foreign visitors in Vietnam can change visa status, prolong stays without flying out of the country”
Vietnam’s Hoi An ancient town entrance fee waived December 4
Advertisements If you’re a fan of Vietnam’s Hoi An ancient town, have we got some good news for you. Free entry part of celebrations of 20th anniversary of ancient town being recognized as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Hoi An ancient town in central Quang Nam province will waive entry tickets to visit the townContinue reading “Vietnam’s Hoi An ancient town entrance fee waived December 4”