Vietnam returned visa-free entry for Russians

Vietnam has returned visa-free entry to the country for Russian tourists, the press service of the government of the republic said.

Under the updated rules, Russians will be able to stay in Vietnam without a visa for 15 days from the date of entry for the period from March 15, 2022 to March 14, 2025.

In addition, Vietnam has canceled visas for tourists from Belarus, Germany, France, Italy, Great Britain, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland.

The government noted that before the pandemic, citizens of more than 100 countries, including Russians, could enter the republic without visas. However, visa waivers have been suspended since spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 situation .