Citizens from an additional six countries, alongside the 40 countries that are already permitted, are applicable for e-visas when entering Viet Nam, according to a recently-issued document signed by the Prime Minister. PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc issued Resolution 124/NQ-CP, on November 29, supplementing the list of countries whose citizens are piloting e-visas when entering Viet Nam under the Decree No. 07/2017/NĐ-CP, including Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, India, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. The resolution took effect immediately following its signing date. Previously, Decree No. 07/2017, which took effect in February 2017, stipulates that visitors from the following 40 countries can apply for and receive Vietnamese visas online, including Azerbaijan, Argentina, Armenia, Ireland, Poland, Belarus, Bulgaria, Brunei, the Republic of Korea, Germany, Chile, Colombia, Czech, Cuba, Denmark, Timor-Leste, the US, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, the UK, … [Read more...] about Additional six countries added to Viet Nam’s pilot e-visa programme
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More countries added to pilot e-visa program
The Government's decision to expand pilot e-visa program to give a strong boost to tourism development One decree, double purposesSpecifically, citizens from Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, India, the Netherlands, and New Zealand could apply for e-visa to travel to Viet Nam from November 29, 2017.Earlier on January 25, the Government issued Decree No. 07/2017/ND-CP defining procedures on piloting granting e-visas for citizens from 40 countries entering Viet Nam.These countries are Azerbaijan, Argentina, Armenia, Ireland, Poland, Belarus, Bulgaria, Brunei, the Republic of Korea, Germany, Chile, China (not applicable to Chinese e-passport holders), Colombia, the Czech Republic, Cuba, Denmark, Timor Leste, the U.S., Hungary, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Luxembourg, Myanmar, Mongolia, Japan, Panama, Peru, Finland, France, the Philippines, Romania, … [Read more...] about More countries added to pilot e-visa program
Vietnam to grant e-visas to citizens of six more nations
Previously, under Decree 07/2017/ND-CP defining procedures on piloting e-visa for foreign citizens, visitors from 40 countries are allowed to apply for Vietnamese visas and pay fees online.Vietnam launched a two-year pilot e-visa programme on February 1, 2017, for citizens of 40 countries.The first foreigner to receive an e-visa was a British tourist.The countries include Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, China (not applicable to Chinese e-passport holders), Colombia, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Myanmar, Norway, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sweden, Timor Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuela.Applications for the 30-day visa can be submitted to http://xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn or http://immigration.gov.vn, and the grant of visa or rejection will be sent within … [Read more...] about Vietnam to grant e-visas to citizens of six more nations
Australia, India among 6 new countries eligible for e-visa to Vietnam
Vietnam has extended its e-visa application scheme for visitors from six more countries including major tourism markets Australia and India, raising the list of beneficiaries to 46.A government decision said the e-visa system is now also available for visitors from Australia, Canada, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the U.A.E.Vietnam has allowed foreign tourists to apply for electronic visas (e-visas) from February 1, 2017, starting with citizens from 40 countries including China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S., the U.K., Germany and Sweden, all major target markets for Vietnam’s tourism sector. (Click here for the full list.)Among the new additions, Australians are the seventh biggest group of foreign arrivals to Vietnam and among the top spenders, while visitors from the other markets have grown strongly this year.Under the program, tourists will be able to apply online for 30-day, single-entry e-visas by paying a non-refundable application fee online.Applicants are … [Read more...] about Australia, India among 6 new countries eligible for e-visa to Vietnam
Six more countries added to Vietnam’s pilot e-visa programme
Citizens from six more countries, alongside the 40 others that are already permitted, are applicable for e-visas when entering Vietnam, according to a recently-issued document signed by the Prime Minister. The Government’s Decree No. 07 stipulates the procedures for the pilot issuance of e-visas for foreigners entering Vietnam, effective within two years from the beginning of February this year PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc issued Resolution 124/NQ-CP, on November 29, supplementing the list of countries whose citizens are piloting e-visas when entering Vietnam under the Decree No. 07/2017/NĐ-CP, including Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, India, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. The resolution took effect immediately following its signing date.Previously, Decree No. 07/2017, which took effect in February 2017, stipulates that visitors from the following 40 countries can apply for and receive Vietnamese visas online, including Azerbaijan, Argentina, Armenia, Ireland, … [Read more...] about Six more countries added to Vietnam’s pilot e-visa programme