VOV.VN - The Government issued Resolution 127/NQ-CP on August 14, which is the decision to grant e-visas to foreign citizens who plan to enter the country to travel, conduct market surveys, or explore investment chances, among others, now able to apply for e-visas themselves without the need for invitations or guarantees from Vietnamese agencies, organisations, or individuals.

The entire process for granting e-visas, from applying for, processing requests to issuing visas and paying fees, is now carried out online, said the Vietnam Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has freshly announced a list of 13 international airports permitting foreigners to enter and exit with electronic visas.

VOV.VN - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has hailed Vietnam’s latest visa policy as it has helped to facilitate international arrivals and attract further foreign direct investment (FDI) to the country.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh expressed Vietnam’s desire to enhance multifaceted cooperation with Israel during his reception in Hanoi on August 16 for visiting Minister of Economy and Trade Nir Barkat who is also co-chairman of the Vietnam – Israel Inter-government Committee.

VOV.VN - Citizens of 13 countries will be allowed to enter Vietnam without visas and enjoy 45 days of temporary residence as opposed to 15 days as previously, according to a Government resolution issued on August 14.

The new visa policy, which will officially take effect from August 15, is expected to offer a good chance for the tourism sector of the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan in particular and Vietnam in general, to attract more international tourists.

VOV.VN - The Government has requested that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to be well prepared to receive foreign holidaymakers during peak season starting in September.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held a phone talks with his counterpart from Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari on August 3, assuring that Vietnam always values and wishes to foster its traditional friendship and cooperation with the African country.

The search for destinations in Vietnam has increased sharply after a new visa policy was approved by the National Assembly (NA), according to Agoda, a digital travel platform.