(VOVWORLD) - A new law, which will take effect from Tuesday, is expected to generate golden opportunities for the tourism sector to attract international visitors, insiders have said.
 International tourists visit President Ho Chi Minh Monument in HCM city. (Photo: Hong Dat/ VNA) |
Under the law on amendments and supplements to the Law on the Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens, and the Law on Foreigners’ Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence in Vietnam, Vietnam will extend the validity of tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days, with multiple entries, and triple the previous duration of visa-free stays for visitors from certain countries to 45 days.
Both the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) and experts believe that the adjustments will help spur the domestic tourism sector and encourage investors.
For travel firms, the new visa policy has enabled them to develop long-stay travel packages, luring more high-spending tourists.
“The new visa policy will greatly affect travel firms like ours. It will make Vietnam’s tourism industry more competitive. Tourists will have more time to enjoy Vietnam and neighboring countries,” said Phan Anh Vu, Communication Manager of Viet Media Travel Corporation.
In the first seven months of this year, Vietnam welcomed nearly 6.6 million foreign holidaymakers, fulfilling 83% of the yearly target, which sparks a hope that the target of 8 million will quickly be achieved.