Improving visa policy can boost tourists’ spending in Vietnam: expert
The average spending of an international visitor in Vietnam is US$7.5 per night, only one-fourth of that in Thailand
Unfriendly visa policy keeps foreigners away from Vietnam
Many would-be visitors believe Vietnam’s visa policy is too strict
Vietnam prolongs automatic extension of temporary residence permits for stranded foreigners through July
The automatic extension has been extended through July 31
Vietnam rolls out new phase of e-visa program for visitors from 35 countries
During its first phase, the program allowed visitors from 40 countries to apply for and receive Vietnamese visas via the Internet
Relaxed visa policy could be ‘magic wand’ for Vietnam’s tourism
The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam grew by nearly 30 percent in 2017, largely thanks to a visa waiver program for five European countries