VOV.VN - Russia is working to establish a visa-free group travel scheme with Vietnam, the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation announced on June 24.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is experiencing a sharp rise in Russian tourist arrivals, driven by the swift resumption of direct charter flights, favourable visa policies, and the country’s strong appeal as a safe, affordable, and year-round warm destination.

VOV.VN - Vietnam urged Thailand and Cambodia to settle border tensions through peaceful means, and expressed concern over new US visa restrictions affecting international students, including those from Vietnam.

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.

Vietnam's tourism industry continues its impressive post-pandemic recovery, welcoming 6.018 million international visitors in the first quarter of 2025.

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.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister, in a recent telegram, requested relevant ministries to consider easing visas for high-end travellers to facilitate tourism development, increase the competitiveness and attract more foreign tourists to Vietnam.

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

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has officially launched the 2025 Tourism Stimulus Programme themed Vietnam – Travel to Love, aiming to attract international tourists, particularly from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, which will benefit from visa exemptions from March 1 to December 31 this year.