Vietnam to waive visas for tourists from Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland from March

The policy is part of the Government efforts to promote inbound tourism.

Vietnam will waive visas for tourists from Poland, the Czech Republic and Switzerland from March 1, 2025, the Government News has reported.

The move is part of the Government Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP on visa exemption issued on January 15 in an effort to promote inbound tourism this year.

The new policy will be applied to tours organized by international travel service providers in Vietnam 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, Vietnam 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.