Vietnam to reissue visas for 80 countries including China

Among the eligible countries is China, the Macau SAR and Hong Kong all of which are key tourism markets for Vietnam.

Vietnam.- Vietnam authorities have said they expect to welcome tourists from July 1 following the easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures in the country.

This includes allowing visitors from 80 countries to apply for an electronically generated entry visa.

Among the eligible countries are China, the Macau SAR and Hong Kong all of which are key tourism markets for Vietnam.

Other countries include India, Japan, Myanmar, the Philippines and South Korea; along with many European Union countries and Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

The e-visa fee is US$25, but the service does not apply to “Chinese e-passport holders”.

Eight airports in Vietnam will accept e-visas, including Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Cat Bi, Can Tho, Phu Quoc, and Phu Bai, as well as sixteen road border gates and thirteen sea border gates. 

Non-essential businesses – including casinos but excluding nightclubs and karaoke parlours – have been able to open their doors to visitors from May 8.