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Electronic visa for citizens of 80 countries
Citizens of 80 countries will be granted electronic visas when immigration procedures in Vietnam, according to the Government's resolution on 25/5.

The issuance of e-visas begins July 1, for citizens of countries such as Austria, Poland, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, India, South Korea, the United States, Italy, Finland, France, China (including Hong Kong, Macao; does not apply to citizens holding Chinese electronic ordinary passports) ...

The Government stipulates 8 international airports to allow foreigners to enter and exit with electronic visas, including: Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh City), Cam Ranh (Khanh Hoa), Da Nang, Cat Bi (Hai Phong), Can Tho, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) and Phu Bai (Thua Thien Hue).

Foreign tourists carry out immigration procedures at Noi Bai airport in mid-March 2020, before Vietnam stops issuing visas to foreigners from 0h on March 18.  Photo: Ba Do
Foreign tourists carry out immigration procedures at Noi Bai airport in mid-March 2020, before Vietnam stops issuing visas to foreigners from 0h on March 18. Photo: Ba Do

16 road border gates include: Tay Trang (Dien Bien); Mong Cai (Quang Ninh); Huu Nghi (Lang Son); Lao Cai; Na Meo (Thanh Hoa); Nam Can (Nghe An); Cau Treo (Ha Tinh) and Cha Lo (Quang Binh); La Lay, Lao Bao (Quang Tri); Bo Y (Kon Tum); Moc Bai and Xa Mat (Tay Ninh); Tinh Bien and Song Tien (An Giang); Ha Tien (Kien Giang).

13 sea border gates include: Hon Gai and Cam Pha (Quang Ninh province); Hai Phong; Nghi Son (Thanh Hoa); Vung Ang (Ha Tinh); Chan May (Thua Thien Hue); Danang; Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa); Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh); Dung Quat (Quang Ngai); Vung Tau (Ba Ria - Vung Tau); Ho Chi Minh City; Duong Dong (Kien Giang).

The above policy is implemented by the Government in accordance with the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam in 2019.

Tourism expert Nguyen Duc Chi assessed that this is the first sign of opening the market. In order for the policy to put into practice, it is necessary to add other conditions such as reopening flight routes, details of procedures, fees and quarantine regulations. "The visa for any object: diplomacy, investment or tourism will also have to re-define in a new context," Chi said.

List of citizens of 80 countries granted electronic visas (https://vnexpress.net/cap-thi-thuc-dien … 41-p2.html)

Electronic visas issued by the Immigration Department to foreigners through the electronic transaction system, valid for one time, not exceeding 30 days. The fee for electronic visa is paid through the electronic payment gateway prescribed by the Immigration Department.

Since early 2017, Vietnam has piloted e-visas for citizens of 40 countries, then expanded to 46 countries.

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