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What is the change? Vietnam has extended its e-visa program to foreign nationals of 34 countries.
What does the change mean? Foreign nationals from 34 countries, including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Mexico and Switzerland, are now eligible for 30-day, single-entry e-visas to Vietnam. While tourist and business travel is allowed under the e-visa program, work activities are not.
Background: The e-visa program has been extended to nationals of 34 countries, along with Hong Kong and Macau passport holders, under Decree 17/2019. Nationals of the following countries are now eligible for the e-visa program, effective Feb. 1.
* China was previously included in the e-visa program, but not Hong Kong and Macau specifically.
Analysis & Comments: The e-visa program will ease travel procedures for nationals of 34 countries traveling to Vietnam for short-term stays. Travelers should note, however, that while the e-visa is typically appropriate for short-stay tourism and business activities, employees staying in Vietnam beyond 30 days or conducting work activities must apply for the applicable visa prior to entry.
Source: Deloitte LLP. Deloitte LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC303675 and its registered office at 1 New Street Square, London EC4A 3HQ, United Kingdom.
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