Vietnam Extends Validity of Tourist E-visas and Allows Multiple Entries

The National Assembly of Vietnam has approved a government proposal to extend the validity of tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days and allow multiple entries for visitors. The amendments to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam were passed with an overwhelming majority of 470 out of 475 votes in favor. These changes will come into effect on August 15.

Additionally, the duration of visa-free stays for visitors from certain countries will be tripled from 15 to 45 days. Nationals from selected western European countries, Japan, and South Korea, which are Vietnam’s top tourism markets, can now visit without a visa for 15 days.

The decision to issue multiple-entry visas was made to reduce administrative burdens, save time, and cut costs. According to Le Tan Toi, the head of the NA Committee for Defense and Security, a three-month e-visa will meet the demand of foreign visitors who wish to stay longer for exploring investment opportunities.

Currently, Vietnam offers e-visas to citizens of 80 countries and territories, while nationals from 25 countries enjoy visa exemption for periods mostly ranging between 15-30 days. This policy is considered less generous compared to neighboring countries.

Vietnam eVisa is currently granted to citizens of 80 countries, as follows:

Expansion of the Vietnam eVisa country list was approved. The Government is assigned to update this list, as well as list of Vietnam evisa entry ports.

Expansion of Vietnam eVisa Country List

The expansion of the Vietnam eVisa country list has been approved. This update will now include Hong Kong and Macau passport holders, but it will not apply to Chinese e-passport holders.

The government is responsible for updating both the Vietnam eVisa country list and the list of Vietnam eVisa entry ports. We will provide you with updates as soon as any news is released.

In the first five months of this year, Vietnam received 4.6 million foreign visitors, surpassing half of the year’s target of eight million. However, this number is still only 63% of the pre-pandemic levels.