(VOVWORLD) - The Government on Monday issued a new resolution on visa exemption and extension of duration of stay for citizens of certain countries.
 Foreign tourists arrive at Noi Bai International Airport. (Photo: VNA) |
Accordingly, citizens from Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus are exempted from entry visa and are entitled to stay in Vietnam for 45 days instead of 15 days since their entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry if they meet entry requirements under Vietnam's laws.
The Resolution takes effect on Tuesday (August 15).
The Government has also issued a new resolution on the issuance of e-visas for citizens of countries and territories and published a list of international border gates that allow foreign nationals to enter and exit using e-visas.