Vietnam is increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for Philippine travellers, welcoming over 482,000 arrivals in 2025, as ASEAN visa exemption policies provide favourable conditions for enhanced tourism cooperation and closer bilateral exchanges.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has passed the 20 million international visitor mark in 2025, setting a tourism record and opening a new phase in which growth is increasingly tempered by sustainability concerns.

More travellers from Eastern European countries are coming to Vietnam thanks to a visa exemption policy which has made it easier for European travellers to explore the country.

The Government’s resolution on visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries has been assessed as a strategic move, giving fresh momentum to Vietnam’s tourism recovery and strengthening the country's position on the global tourism map.

Processing time for visa exemption certificates at Vietnamese representative offices abroad is shortened from two working days to one.

VOV.VN - Digital travel platform Agoda has reported a sharp rise in interest among travelers from Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic following Vietnam’s rollout of a temporary visa exemption for nationals of these countries.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged relevant ministries and agencies to accelerate formulation of specific policies on visa exemptions for special categories of people entering Vietnam, including foreign billionaires and celebrities.

With the Government's expanded visa exemption policy for international markets, localities have begun developing high-quality tourism products in the hope of attracting more high-spending foreign visitors this year.

VOV.VN - The expanded visa exemption policy and strong growth recorded in international visitors from traditional markets are expected to bring great prospects for the tourism industry this year and beyond.

The Government has issued Resolution No. 44/NQ-CP dated March 7, 2025 on visa exemptions for citizens from 12 countries across the world.