This includes citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Belarus.

Citizens of these countries will enjoy visa exemption when entering Vietnam for a stay of 15 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or entry purpose.

Visas for citizens of these countries will be considered for an extension in accordance with Vietnamese law.

The Government assigned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assume the responsibility for summarizing, evaluating and proposing the extension, suspension or termination of the unilateral visa exemption policy specified in this Resolution.

On March 15, Vietnam reopened its border for international visitors.

Many countries have removed barriers to international arrivals, such as Thailand, Cambodia, some European countries.

On February 26, the Ministry of Health proposed tightening regulations, and visitors staying at their accommodations for 72 hours after entry.

On March 3 and 12, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism twice submitted to the Government the plan to open the door in the direction of keeping less strict regulations.

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Travel firms propose visa waivers for tourists from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Switzerland

Travel firms have proposed the restoration of the visa waiver policy applied before the pandemic, and a waiver expansion for additional countries.