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7 Must-Try Experiences When Visiting Quy Nhon City

Quy Nhon City, located in the beautiful province of Binh Dinh, Vietnam, offers a captivating blend of natural wonders, cultural exploration, and tranquil coastal charm. From breathtaking sunsets at Eo Gio to exploring the rustic village life of Binh Dinh, here are eight must-try experiences that will make your visit to Quy Nhon truly memorable. Admire the Sunset at Eo …

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Proposal to Extend Vietnam E-Visa Duration to 3 Months

The Ministry of Public Security has put forth a proposal to extend the validity period of electronic visas (e-visas) issued to foreign visitors entering Vietnam from 30 days to a maximum of 3 months. The objective behind this proposal is to attract more international tourists to the country. The draft law, which involves amending and supplementing certain provisions of the …

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Vietnam Electronic Visa restarted

Good news for those who plan a short trip to Vietnam. The electronic visa (e-visa) was resumed from March 16. The applicants can visit directly the website of Vietnamese immigration to apply online and wait for the visa result in 3 days. The e-visa is valid for a maximum of 30 days, single entry, and good to use at 33 …

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Vietnam to ease entry rules for tourists

On the evening of March 15, the Ministry of Health released new entry regulations for international tourists. The regulations become effective from March 15, replacing the old stricter rules. Accordingly, the air travelers only require a negative test result to enter Vietnam. It can be a rapid antigen test valid 24 hours prior to the departure or a PRC test …

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Vietnam to resume visa policy and ready to welcome visitors

The government on Tuesday agreed to resume the unilateral visa exemption policy for 13 countries including Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K. Travelers from these countries will be allowed to visit Vietnam for up to 15 days without a visa regardless of passport type and nature of the visit. Meanwhile, …

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Deputy Prime Minister urged Health Ministry to revise entry requirements

On Monday afternoon, the government office sent Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam’s statement over revising entry and quarantine regulations for international tourists. The Ministry of Health was requested to submit the final plan to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism by the end of March 15 to be ready for the restart of tourism. In particular, the revised …

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Travel Advisory Board proposed to lift testing requirement

The Vietnam Travel Advisory Board (TAB) submitted a proposal to the government for an exemption from pre-departure test. “The proposal submitted to the government is based on principles that foreign and domestic tourists have same rights. Many countries had removed testing requirements for vaccinated tourists,” said Luong Hoai Nam, member of Travel Advisory Board. The TAB also made 3 recommendations. …

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Health Ministry’s proposal concerned travel agencies

Travel agencies and tourism experts affirmed it would be difficult to attract tourists if Health Ministry tightens the entry rules. According to the recent official dispatch of the Health Ministry, international travelers would have to self-isolate for 72 hours after arrival; the first 24 hours are mandatory. The Covid-19 testing must be conducted twice, each on the first and third …

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Health Ministry proposed to tighten entry requirements

The Health Ministry has released an emergency official dispatch on Covid-19 prevention and control associated with entrants, recommending the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Tourism to tighten the quarantine time and testing requirement for travelers. The Healthy Ministry requires travelers aged 12 or over to present a negative test result from PCR taken within 72 hours prior to the arrival …

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Countries you can travel in 2022 without having to quarantine

Asia While Vietnam will fully reopen to international tourists from March 15th,  Philippines, Bali (Indonesia), Thailand, Laos and Cambodia lifted quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers. Malaysia had allowed access to Langkawi under the international travel bubble initiative. Travelers to India are required to self-monitor their health within 14 days of arrival. The travelers must submit the negative PCR test result taken in …

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