30-day visa exemption for foreigner visitors to Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc is allowed to apply the visa exemption policy for foreigners entering Vietnam by satisfying the following conditions: having an international airport, separate space, definite geographical boundaries, separating from the mainland, being consistent with the socio-economic development policy and not harming Vietnam's defense, national security, social order, and safety.
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Phu Quoc Island |
These conditions are stated in the Law amended and supplemented a number of articles of the Law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam. This new law, effective July 1, 2020, also added a 30-day visa exemption for foreigners to enter the coastal economic zone.
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Phu Quoc from above. Photo: gettyimage |
According to businesses, a visa-free policy with a stay of no more than 30 days will create favorable conditions for tourism and Phu Quoc's economy to develop by taking advantage of the natural beauty this pearl island has.
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New dawn at Phu Quoc. Photo: gettyimage |
Currently, in the process of recovering the international tourist market after the COVID-19 epidemic, Phu Quoc is mentioned by tourism experts as an ideal location for isolated tourism products, which means bringing international tourists to designated resorts on charter flights.
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The sun setting on Phu Quoc Island. Photo: mrliinhadventure |
Visitors can participate in outdoor activities such as sunbathing, relaxing, playing water sports on beautiful beaches, and being checked on COVID-19 periodically during the vacation.
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