European tourists are among the international visitors with long stays and high spending. Photo: Quang Dinh/tuoitre.vn

Currently, the visa-free travel list includes only seven countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Finland.

With the aim of promoting enhanced trade and investment opportunities, EuroCham Vietnam has underlined the vital importance of expanding the visitor visa exemption list to encompass all 27 EU member countries, said the Association.

“This expansion will bring in a large number of travelers from the EU market, which has a population of over 500 million. By removing barriers for high-income international travelers to visit Vietnam, we will undoubtedly unlock amazing opportunities for the country’s economy after difficult few years,” said Gabor Fluit, Chairman of EuroCham Vietnam.

He went on “It’s not only about the sheer number of visitors, but also the extended duration of their stay and their substantial purchasing power where European travelers truly stand out. European travelers tend to stay much longer, often for two weeks or more. This extended period allows them more of an opportunity to contribute to the economy, and perhaps even explore business prospects along the way. It’s all about creating room for travelers to create more value during their visit.”