Category Archives: Destination news

Latest update of Vietnam Visa in 2023: Vietnamese cabinet members agree on extending e-visa validity to three months. Among the items on the agenda were extending Vietnam visa for tourist to three months and easing conditions for Vietnamese citizens to apply for foreign entry visas. HÀ NỘI — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has emphasised the need to better […]

As part of the Cooperation Promotion Conference between India and South Central provinces, representatives of Indian tourism businesses surveyed tourism products in Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa Province) on 2 March 2023. Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Tower, and Hon Chong scenic spot were among the attractions visited by the delegation. In addition to Champa Island […]

Province officials cite safety concerns and animal welfare as reasons why the tourism activity will be stopped across all of Dak Lak. Influential rights group Animals Asia explains that elephant riding results in the pachyderms experiencing significant physical and emotional stress. Often the animals do not receive proper nutrition and are chained up when not forced to […]

Bamboo Airways became the first Vietnamese airline to participate in the IATA environmental assessment program. Bamboo Airways has just signed a cooperation agreement on participating in the Environmental Assessment Program initiated by IATA (IEnvA) with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Bamboo Airways’ signing activities took place within the framework of the 78th Annual General […]

No need for Thailand Pass and Covid-19 insurance, traveling to Thailand is as simple as before the epidemic According to a source from the Bangkok Post, a senior Thai government spokesman announced that from July 1, the country will officially remove the regulation that requires people entering Thailand to have a Thailand Pass. by air) […]

According to the regulations of the Vietnamese state, foreign citizens who want to enter our country must apply for a Vietnam visa (except for cases where they are exempted). The following article is 4 important information related to this type of visa. Why is Vietnam visa important? Vietnam visa, also known as Vietnam visa, is a “ticket” […]

I. General questions 1. Who is eligible for an e-Visa? Vietnam is currently launching a pilot e-Visa system for citizens from 80 countries. 2. How long does it take to obtain an e-Visa? An e-Visa is processed within estimated 03 – 05 working days after the Vietnam Immigration Department receives the completed application and full e-Visa […]

HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday that the e-visa system, available to citizens of 80 countries, is now in operation again as the country fully reopened to international tourists from March 15, 2022. The online visa application/approval process by Vietnam’s Immigration Department was halted in early March 2020 when the country sealed the […]

As of January 2022, regular passport holders of 25 countries DO NOT need a visa for Vietnam. Here is the full list of Vietnam visa exemption countries: Country Maximum stay Conditions (if any) Chile 90 days For tourist visa only Panama 90 days For tourist visa only Cambodia 30 days Indonesia 30 days Kyrgyzstan 30 days Laos […]

Announced April 22, 2022, Thailand is removing its requirement for pre-arrival and on-arrival PCR testing for fully vaccinated international travelers. The change takes effect May 1, 2022. What vaccinated travelers need to enter Thailand as of May 1, 2022 The new protocols are detailed in this press release from the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Travelers need to show proof that […]

A night street zone around Hue Imperial Citadel City, a UNESCO-recognized World Cultural Heritage, will be officially launched on April 22 at Ngo Mon Square, according to the Hue City People’s Committee and the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre. Following several postponements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the night street zone will open from 7 p.m. […]

Before Phu Quoc became the suave, well-groomed ecotourism destination it is today, it was a quiet island of no more than 45,000 people. In just a few decades the island has grown to accommodate nearly 180,000 residents and thriving tourism industry – and yet more than 50% of Phu Quoc Island and its surrounding marine […]

At 15:55, November 17, 2021, the first flight carrying international tourists to Vietnam in the pilot plan landed Da Nang International Airport. The Vietnam Airlines’ VN417 flight was from Seoul (South Korea) to Da Nang. After completing the immigration and medical procedures, the tourists moved to Hoi An (Quang Nam) for tour program.   The […]

Vietnam is launching a campaign name “Live fully in Vietnam” as it welcomes international tourists back into the country. For the first time since March 2020, travelers will be able to walk new paths and savor new tastes in Vietnam, to experience the country’s internationally-treasured culture and nature anew. The timing of the campaign is […]

Vietnam is announced as “Asia’s Leading Destination 2021” by The World Travel Awards, bested 8 other strong contenders to earn this top title, including Singapore, China, Indonesia, and Thailand. This year is the third time Vietnam has claimed the prestigious award since 2018. In total, Vietnam emerged as the winner in 32 categories this year. […]