Tuesday, 18:31, 15/03/2022

Vietnam fully reopens borders to international tourism after COVID-19 hiatus

VOV.VN - Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi welcomed its first international flight operated by Singapore Airlines at noon of March 15, signaling the reopening of the nation’s borders to tourism from aboard and the wider recovery of the tourism and aviation industry.

vietnam fully reopens borders to international tourism after covid-19 hiatus picture 1 — According to leaders of Noi Bai International Airport, flight SQ192 from Singapore to Hanoi landed safely, marking a new milestone as the country welcomes international tourists after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic

vietnam fully reopens borders to international tourism after covid-19 hiatus picture 2 — Bui Minh Dang, deputy head of the Air Transport Department under the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), says the country officially reopens to international passengers as of March 15, adding that local airlines are ready to restore international air routes and have duly opened ticket sales for commercial flights

vietnam fully reopens borders to international tourism after covid-19 hiatus picture 3 — The nation has reopened international routes to and from 20 countries and territories globally, with the aim of welcoming approximately eight million international visitors, including six million tourists, this year.

vietnam fully reopens borders to international tourism after covid-19 hiatus picture 4 — Passengers conduct entry procedures at Noi Bai International Airport on the first day of reopening to international arrivals

vietnam fully reopens borders to international tourism after covid-19 hiatus picture 5 — According to representatives of local airlines, carriers plan to increase the frequency of flights and open ticket sales for foreign visitors going both to and from Vietnam. However, there has not been any specific guidance for receiving international arrivals under the new conditions. (Photo: VNA)

vietnam fully reopens borders to international tourism after covid-19 hiatus picture 6 — To deal with this situation, local airlines continue to assist international passengers with ticket refunds and exchanging tickets free of charge. (Photo: VNA)

vietnam fully reopens borders to international tourism after covid-19 hiatus picture 7 — Vietnam has officially exempted entry visas for citizens from 13 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Belarus. The move is expected to contribute to rebooting the local tourism industry moving forward. (Photo: VNA)

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