The new visa extension policy is expected to serve as momentum for the tourism sector towards the target of welcoming 8 million international holiday makers this year.
Phung Quang Thang, vice chairman of the Vietnam Travel Association, called the adoption of the law, which will take effect on August 15, a major event in the sector.
The new visa regulations under the law create optimal conditions for many travel firms to attract foreign tourists, he said, noting that e-visa duration is extended from 30 to 90 days, with multiple entries.
Travel companies said the law has enabled them to conduct promotional campaigns from October 2023 to April 2024, and the loosened visa policy helps them develop suitable products as currently European and Latin American tourists often travel from Vietnam to adjacent countries like Thailand and Cambodia.
The visa policy adjustment not only demonstrates Vietnam’s adaptability and flexibility in the race to recover the tourism industry after the pandemic but also serves as a foundation for travel firms to offer various long-term products, such as senior-friendly resorts, medical tourism, and research-oriented tourism.
Apart from the visa extension, a government resolution issued on May 18 on key tasks and solutions to accelerate effective and sustainable tourism recovery and development, has been seen as another crucial step in turning tourism into an economic spearhead.
Source: VNexpress
