The move is part of the Government's effort to stimulate inbound tourism this year, according to the Government's Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP dated January 15, 2025.

This is also a significant gesture announced ahead of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's tour to the three European countries.

This new policy shall be applied to tours organized by international travel service providers in Viet Nam until December 31, 2025.

Visa exemptions will be granted to citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland for a temporary stay of up to 45 days from the date of entry for tourism purposes.

Currently, Viet Nam also unilaterally exempts visas for citizens from 13 countries, namely Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus, with a duration of stay of up to 45 days from the date of entry.

The aforesaid countries are among the largest tourist source markets of Viet Nam, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Last year, international arrivals to Viet Nam reached more than 17.5 million, an increase of 39.5 percent from 2023.

Viet Nam targets to attract 22-23 million international tourists this year, surpassing the pre-pandemic levels, said the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).