Great news, Vietnam triples visa duration on arrival for Italian tourists
Starting next August 15, Vietnam will change the duration allowed for travelers from a number of nations, including Italy, allowing [...]
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As of next August 15, Vietnam will change the duration allowed for travelers from a number of nations, including Italy, allowing long vacation without having to resort to applying for an eVisa or a traditional visa.
What's changing for vacations in Vietnam
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As reported by Asianews, As of next August, the lengths of tourist stays in Vietnam will change. Holders of a valid passport to obtain a visa on arrival will be able to stay up to 45 days without any problem, instead of the previous 15.
On the other hand, those who are subject to the eVisa, will be able to stay up to 3 months instead of 30 days As is currently the case.
Facilitate tourism and help business development
The government said that "since the implementation of the e-visa pilot phase in 2017, the number of foreigners applying for e-visas has been increasing. However, due to the current short duration of 30 days for e-visas, it has not attracted foreigners as expected."
Regarding the extension of the duration of temporary residence permits at border crossings from 15 days to 45 days, the government says that through studies of travel trends, tourists from markets such as Europe often have longer vacations than 15 days.
Countries such as Thailand and Singapore are implementing visa-free policies with temporary residence permits of up to 45 days or 90 days, so the Vietnamese government has decided to match its neighboring nations.
