Vietnam 2025: Professional Guide to New Immigration Regulations
The new official visa portal
Since November 11, 2024, Vietnam has implemented a new simplified web portal for e-Visa applications:
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https://evisa.gov.vn
This portal includes three main improved sections:
- An Instructions zone
- An FAQ space
- A contact form
Strategic Provisions for the MICE Sector
Visa Exemptions
Vietnam now offers particularly advantageous visa exemptions for 26 priority markets, including major MICE source countries:
Exemption periods by economic zone:
- Europe: 45 days (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Nordic countries, etc.)
- Developed Asia: 45 days (Japan, South Korea)
- ASEAN: 30 days (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, etc.)
- Emerging markets: 90 days (Chile, Panama)
2025 Innovation: Extension to Poland, Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
Optimized e-Visa Solutions
Key features for organizers:
- Universal eligibility
- Flexible validity: 30-90 days
- Single/multiple entry options
- Express processing: 3 working days
- Competitive pricing: USD 25
Strategic Entry Points
- 8 international airports
- 16 land border crossings
- 7 seaports
Spotlight on Phu Quoc: Visa-Free Zone
MICE competitive advantage:
- 30-day exemption for all nationalities
- Connections via Vietnamese hubs permitted
- Premium MICE infrastructure
Visa on Arrival - Da Nang airport - Photo : Internet
Alternative: Visa on Arrival
Tailored solution for air groups via 8 major airports:
- Two-phase process
- Enhanced flexibility
- Multiple entry options
- Group adaptability
Organizer advisory: Favor e-Visa for planned events, reserve Visa on Arrival for last-minute adjustments.
2025 Operational Excellence
- Intuitive interface
- Real-time tracking
- Complete digitalization
- Extended durations and entry points
This regulatory modernization positions Vietnam as a major MICE destination in Southeast Asia, offering flexibility and efficiency to professional organizers.
Special Note for MICE Planners: The revised immigration framework particularly benefits corporate event planning, allowing for seamless delegate management and enhanced group coordination across all entry points.