The latest data from the General Statistics Office shows that in January 2025, international visitors to our country reached nearly 2.1 million arrivals, an increase of 18.5% over the previous month and an increase of 36.9% over the same period last year.

Vietnam's largest tourist market in January 2025 was still Asian countries, with more than 1.6 million arrivals, followed by visitors from Europe, America, and Australia.

Of which, there was a significant growth in Chinese visitors, with nearly 575,000 arrivals, up 48.2% over the previous month and up 137.4% over the same period last year. China also surpassed South Korea to become Vietnam's largest source market in the first month of 2025.

In addition, the Japanese tourist market increased sharply with 72,300 arrivals, up 30.2% compared to the previous month. Cambodian visitors to Vietnam also exploded with an increase of 64.2% compared to the previous month and an increase of 168.6% compared to the same period last year, with more than 100,000 arrivals.

However, some markets declined because January coincided with the Lunar New Year in many countries, so people limited their travel.

Specifically, South Korean visitors dropped to second place with more than 417,000 arrivals, down nearly 4% compared to the previous month and the same period last year. Other markets such as Taiwan (China) also decreased by 17.9%, Malaysia decreased by 21.2%, Singapore decreased sharply by 43.9%, Lao visitors decreased by 22.8%, Indian visitors decreased by 13%...

In return, the number of visitors from Europe, especially Western European countries on the visa-free list, increased sharply in January.

In addition to Russian visitors increasing by more than 49%, other markets also increased, such as Italy increased by 39.8%, Denmark 41.5%, UK increased by 25.6%, France 15.3%, Germany 19.3%, Netherlands 20.6%, Switzerland 18%, Poland 20.6%,...

The growth from these markets continues to show high efficiency from the policy of increasing the temporary stay period from 15 days to 45 days for 13 countries with unilateral visa exemption according to Resolution 128/NQ-CP of the Government, effective from August 15, 2023.

From March 1, Vietnam will exempt visas for Polish, Czech and Swiss citizens when traveling to Vietnam.

In addition, visitors from the US and Canadian markets also increased by 25.5% and 35.3% respectively, the Australian market also increased by over 30% with both Australian and New Zealand visitors,...

According to data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), during the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, the number of international visitors also increased in many localities.

Of which, Quang Ninh is estimated to welcome 228,700 visitors; Da Nang is estimated to welcome more than 228,000 visitors, an increase of 29% over the same period in 2024; Quang Nam is estimated to welcome 157,000 visitors, an increase of 40%; Hanoi is estimated to welcome 142,000 visitors, an increase of 15.8%; Ho Chi Minh City is estimated to welcome 87,358 visitors, an increase of 16.5%; Kien Giang is estimated to welcome 76,653 visitors; Hue City is estimated to welcome 60,170 visitors, an increase of 33%;...

This is thanks to the effect of favorable visa policies, the right direction in restructuring the tourist market, the efforts of businesses and localities in renewing products and promoting and advertising activities that are widely deployed.

By 2025, the tourism industry aims to welcome and serve 22-23 million international tourists.

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