Dear Travel Partners,
Focus Asia are pleased to bring you the following visa regulation update for Vietnam...
Vietnam reduces visa fees in a bid to boost tourism
Official update # 157/2015/TT-BTC issued by the Ministry of Finance
Vietnam will cut the standard visa fee for visitors from US$45 to $25 on November 23 2015, with the aim of increasing the number of foreign arrivals to the country. This fee reduction applies for visas on arrival. The visa fee when obtaining a visa from the embassy prior to travel will also decrease; clients should contact the embassy or their visa service provider for the exact costs for their respective countries.
For a multi-entry visa valid for three months, the fee will be $50, down from the current $95, the finance ministry announced on its website on Tuesday. Fees for visas with longer terms will range from $95 to $155 for validity of up to five years.
Reminder:The nationals of the following countries do not need visa to enter Vietnam:
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Countries
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Maximum duration of stay (the arrival and departure days are included)
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From 01.07.2015 - 30.06.2016:
Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the UK
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15 days
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Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Russia and Belarus
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15 days
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Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Laos and Cambodia
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30 days
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Philippines
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21 days
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Myanmar
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14 days
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The following conditions must be met:
- The passport is valid for at least six (06) months;
- Two consecutive visa-free entries must be at least thirty (30) days apart (e.g. If you enter Vietnam on 01 July 2015, you are entitled to stay until 15 July 2015 without a visa. You can only re-enter Vietnam without a visa as of 30 July 2015). This rule does not apply to those who enter Vietnam with a valid visa.
Those who do not fall in the above categories are still required to have a valid visa to enter Vietnam.
If you have any questions or would like any further information about this new regulation, please contact your Sales Manager in charge.
Sincerely,
Your Focus Asia Team
