The number of Vietnamese visitors to Japan continued to soar in June, and the first half of the year overall. There were about 13,000 visits by Vietnamese tourists to Japan in June, an increase of 52.7 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Vietnam. Vietnam is among the 10 countries and territories whose tourists visit Japan most often. In 2014, there were 124,266 visits from the Southeast Asian country to Japan, JNTO Vietnam said. The total number of Vietnamese arrivals to Japan reached 94,300 in the first six months, surging 59.3 percent compared to the same period of 2014. According to tourism firms, the main reason drawing more tourists from Vietnam to Japan is a decrease in tour prices, in which a six day and five night tour to the East Asian country only costs VND30 million (US$1,374) to VND35 million ($1,603), not to mention that visa requirements were also relaxed starting from January 2014. An … [Read more...] about Vietnamese arrivals to Japan surge in first half of 2015
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Entering Vietnam no longer easy for Chinese tourists since new law took effect
Chinese tourists have stopped being able to enter Vietnam through special permits due to a new immigration law that came into effect on January 1. A 2004 decision by the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security allowed Chinese tourists to use the entry and exit permits issued by the Chinese government to visit Vietnam on package tours booked by Chinese and Vietnamese travel agencies. The decision enabled Chinese tourists to enter Vietnam by road, railway and waterway (e.g. international border gates and sea ports) with these entry and exit permits. After arriving at the border gates and ports, they were granted a laisser-passer, which allowed them to travel in Vietnam for 30 days. However, the law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners (Immigration Law) that went into effect on January 1 superseded that regulation. The Immigration Law stipulates 20 different types of visa. To legally enter Vietnam, foreigners must apply for a suitable type of visa. Under the new law, each … [Read more...] about Entering Vietnam no longer easy for Chinese tourists since new law took effect
Argentina streamlines visa procedures for Vietnam tourists
Argentina streamlines visa procedures for Vietnam tourists Dao Loan By Dao Loan - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – Argentina, the second largest country in South America, is trying to lure more Vietnamese travelers by streamlining visa procedures. Las week the Argentine Embassy in Hanoi organized a program in HCMC to promote tourism and invited local travel agencies to the event. The embassy said the time required for applying for a visa would be cut for Vietnamese tourists. “The number of Vietnamese travelers coming to Argentina is rapidly increasing. Especially, the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament in July saw many Vietnamese visiting the country after spending time in Brazil,” Juan Pablo Volken, head of the Consular Section of the Argentine Embassy, said at the event. To obtain Argentine entry visa, the applicant must email the consulting team and provide some basic information such as name, cell phone number, and purpose of travel, and departure date. … [Read more...] about Argentina streamlines visa procedures for Vietnam tourists
Beds on trains to cost more from HCM City and Ha Noi
Travellers Notes (10-04-2009) Beds on trains to cost more from HCM City and Ha Noi As of June 1, 2009, the fares for berths on trains running between Ha Noi and HCM City to tourism spots like Nha Trang, Da Nang, Dieu Tri, Vinh, Dong Hoi and Hue will increase by 5 per cent on average. Fares for hard seats will not change while fares for cushioned seats will be five per cent lower. According to a recent decision by the Viet Nam Railway Corp, during June 1 to July 31, if passengers buy tickets 30-59 days before the date of departure will enjoy a 3 per cent discount; and those who buy them at least 60 days before the departure date will get a 5 per cent discount. South Korea attracts Vietnamese tourists RoK Travel companies have launched promotion campaigns to entice more travellers from Viet Nam. Hyo Sik-jeon, director of the RoK Tourism Promotion Office to Asia Pacific, said his office is working with Korean foreign affairs agencies to facilitate visa procedures for Vietnamese tourists. … [Read more...] about Beds on trains to cost more from HCM City and Ha Noi
Clearing up confusion: the Visa process revealed
You asked (27-05-2008) Clearing up confusion: the Visa process revealed Dear Editor, I am an Indian lawyer now living in India and wish to settle in Viet Nam. What kind of visa will I need? How much will it cost? Can I get it on-line? I have visited many Vietnamese travel web sites and found different situations seem to apply. I am confused and hope the Viet Nam News can solve my problem. Sincerely yours, Gur Mahendrakumar India Dear Mr Mahendrakumar, Viet Nam offers foreigners different kinds of visas including tourist, diplomatic and business that range from six months to one year. Once a job is attained, the visa can be extended. Like applying for any visa, you are required to have a valid passport, and passport-sized photos. The visa fee ranges from US$45 to $85 if sent directly to an embassy or $25 to $55 if your visa has been pre-approved. This fee depends on the embassy and type of visa required. Visa application forms may vary from embassy to embassy, so you need to get a form … [Read more...] about Clearing up confusion: the Visa process revealed