Citizens of which 16 countries are exempt from visas to enter Vietnam from March 1?

According to Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP dated January 15, 2025 of the Government, from March 1 to December 31, Vietnam will exempt visas for citizens of the following countries: the Republic of Poland, the Czech Republic and the Swiss Confederation under the framework of the Tourism Development Stimulus Program in 2025.

The temporary residence period is 45 days from the date of entry when traveling under a program organized by Vietnamese international travel service businesses, regardless of passport type, on the basis of meeting all entry conditions according to the provisions of Vietnamese law.

Visa exemption policy for citizens of 16 countries to stimulate tourism development in Vietnam

Previously, from March 15, 2022, the Government issued Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP exempting visas for citizens of 13 countries: Federal Republic of Germany, French Republic, Italian Republic, Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Finland and Republic of Belarus.

This policy aims to promote cultural exchange, enhance international cooperation and create conditions for international tourists to explore the natural beauty, cultural heritage and diverse cuisine of Vietnam. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for localities to develop the tourism industry, attract investment and promote the country's image to the world.

This policy is applied from the date of entry for tourism purposes according to programs organized by Vietnamese international travel service businesses, regardless of passport type, on the basis of meeting all entry conditions as prescribed by Vietnamese law.

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