Vietnam: E-Visa Policy Changes  

Key Points  

  • Vietnam will update its e-visa policy in late May 2023 and increase the maximum period of stay 

Overview  

The government of Vietnam proposed changes to its e-visa policy that are expected to go into effect in late May 2023. Under the new policy, e-visas will be 90 days instead of the current 30-day period.  

The government has already reached bilateral visa exemption agreements with Chile, Panama, Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Brunei and Myanmar.   

What are the Changes?  

The government of Vietnam seeks to introduce a new e-visa policy that will extend the maximum period of stay for certain foreign nationals. According to the government announcement, this measure will help to attract more foreign national employees. 

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Vietnam’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.