The Hanoitimes - The National Assembly agreed to grant one-year visas for US citizens in Vietnam. The move was decided after State President Tran Dai Quang presented a statement to suggest the NA ratify the Diplomatic Note on Visa Granting between Viet Nam and the U.S on April 4 during the ongoing 11th session of the 13th National Asssembly. State President Quang's presentation was followed by a report of Deputy PM, FM Pham Binh Minh on the ratification of the Diplomatic Note. Chairman of the NA Committee for External Affairs Tran Van Hang read another report verifying the ratification of the Diplomatic Note. The NA Standing Committee would prepare for a resolution on the ratification in accordance with Vietnamese laws. The National Assembly aims to loosen travel terms, making it easier for US citizens to travel to Vietnam for tourism or other business related purposes. "In the past, tourist visas have generally been issued for single or multiple entries with a validity of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s NA agreed to grant one-year visas for US citizens
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Vietnam promises change after asked to ease visa policy for Australian, US citizens
Foreign tourists cross a street in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Diep Duc Minh Business groups from Australia, Japan and the US in Vietnam have asked the government to ease its visa policy for their business persons, local media reported. They were speaking at the year-end session of the Vietnam Business Forum in Hanoi on Tuesday, where they criticized Vietnam for failing to open entry for investors and tourists from other member states of the Pacific Rim trade bloc TPP, which Vietnam is joining. Sherry Boger, chairwoman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, said in a statement that it once asked Vietnamese government to extend the validity of temporary visas for US business persons and tourists from three months to 12 months, allowing multiple entries instead of single entry. However, since the proposal was made in June, the chamber has not seen any change yet, she said. Currently, the US government grant Vietnamese citizens who travel to the country for business and … [Read more...] about Vietnam promises change after asked to ease visa policy for Australian, US citizens
Vietnam plans to extend visa validity for US tourists from 3 months to 1 year: report
Vietnam's government is working on a plan to extend the validity of tourist visa for US citizens from three months to one year in a bid to attract more arrivals, Vietnam News Agency reported. The report, however, did not indicate any timeframe. It quoted tourism minister Hoang Tuan Anh as saying at a meeting with the US State Department on Monday that Vietnam aims to bring the annual number of US arrivals to one million by 2017. Last year US arrivals hit 443,776, up nearly 3 percent from 2013. Currently, a general tourist visa to Vietnam for US citizens is valid for 30 or 90 days, with single or multiple entries. Between January and July this year, Vietnam attracted 301,907 US tourists. Tuan also said the United States has become the largest foreign investor in Vietnam's tourism sector over the last few years. Vietnam is easing its visa policy this year as it tries to boost the tourism sector after consecutive declines in arrivals. It has recently offered visa waivers to five … [Read more...] about Vietnam plans to extend visa validity for US tourists from 3 months to 1 year: report
American tourist shares experiences in obtaining Vietnam visa
VietNamNet Bridge - After five visits to Vietnam, a US tourist has shared with the community of international travelers his experiences in getting a visa to Vietnam in the simplest and fastest way. This is the opinion of an American tourist, not the views of VietNamNet. "I'm from the U.S. and a frequent traveler. I've been to so many places in the world. Before each trip, the first thing I care about is the visa. I often search for information on the Internet about the country where I'm going to visit to know whether it requires a visa or not, and if so, which method is the most convenient for getting the visa. "The most traditional way is to get the visa from the embassy, but that way takes a lot of time and effort. Currently, many countries grant the visa at the arrival airport. This is the fastest and easiest way to take a visa. "The Vietnamese government also grants arrival visas to tourists and businessmen of all countries in the world. This type of visa will help you get … [Read more...] about American tourist shares experiences in obtaining Vietnam visa
Assoc. seeks visa-free policy for visitors of certain markets
Assoc. seeks visa-free policy for visitors of certain markets Dao Loan By Dao Loan - The Saigon Times Daily HCMC – The Vietnam Tourism Association has petitioned the Prime Minister for a mechanism to issue visas at a number of border gates and to continue exempting visas for visitors from seven key markets of the local tourism industry. The association was earlier asked by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for comments on a tentative plan to remove the visa-free policy for travelers from these seven countries, namely South Korea, Japan, Russia and four North European nations. Besides, as visa issuance fee has been hiked to US$40 from the previous US$25 from the start of the year, the association’s members are concerned that the stricter visa policy will narrow down the number of foreign visitors to Vietnam. They therefore called for loosening the visa policy. The association insisted that the loosened visa policy previously adopted by the country has given a … [Read more...] about Assoc. seeks visa-free policy for visitors of certain markets