The Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) said that after agreeing with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security has directed the Immigration Department to issue visas for US citizens to enter the country based on their requests, through agencies, organizations, and businesses in Vietnam inviting and sponsoring them, with visas valid for up to one year, multiple entries.
Accordingly, based on the regulations of the Ministry of Finance, the fee for a single-entry visa is 25 USD, and for a one-year, multiple-entry visa is 135 USD. For independent US travelers, they can apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) with a fee of 25 USD.
Ms. Tran Thi Viet Huong, Marketing Director of Vietravel, said that allowing American tourists to enter Vietnam for a short time to apply for a short-term visa, not necessarily a year, is very suitable for tourists, making them feel more comfortable. Since November 2016, the company's American tourists have been granted a single-entry visa.
Previously, according to the agreement effective from May 29, 2016 between the two governments, US citizens entering Vietnam for the purposes of tourism, seminars, conferences, personal matters, or working with agencies, organizations, and businesses in Vietnam were granted one-year, multiple-entry visas.
However, according to travel companies, this policy is only suitable for business travelers who need to travel to Vietnam many times a year, while there are "limitations" for tourists.
After a period of implementation, the US side sent a diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that granting visas to US tourists with a duration of less than one year or valid only once is not contrary to the provisions of the agreement.
Source: Vnexpress
