Vietnam resume visa-free policy for citizens of Italy starting from March 15, 2022
The Government of Vietnam has temporarily suspended the entry of all foreigners due to the complicated development of the Covid 19 pandemic. This move was just one of the many efforts that the Vietnam government has put in place in order to combat the quick increase of the coronavirus cases. In line with this, they have stopped issuing new visas to foreign tourists. They have also prevented the entry of those foreign nationals who were part of the visa waiver program. The program offers visa-free entry to citizens of more than 20 countries, including the citizens of Italy.
But now that the situation is already under control, Vietnam has started issuing new visas again. What’s more, they are now allowing visa-free entry to citizens who are part of their visa waiver policy.
👉 Requirements for International Tourists to Enter Vietnam Starting March 15, 2022
The Vietnam Visa Waiver Program
The Italians are among those foreign individuals that were granted visa-free entry to Vietnam under the country’s visa waiver program. Through this program, the Vietnam government hopes to attract more foreigners to visit the country and help boost its tourism industry.
So if you’re holding an Italian passport, you don’t have to worry about applying for a visa to visit Vietnam. All you need to show at Passport Control is your Italian passport. But the visa-free entry will only allow you to stay for a maximum of 15 days. Thus, aside from your passport, you’re also required to present a ticket showing your exit date. It can be a return ticket to your country or a ticket going to another country. Just make sure that you go out of the country before 15 days.
Temporary Suspension of Visa-free Entry Due to Covid 19
Italians, along with the other foreign visitors to Vietnam, have been prevented from entering the country. As mentioned, the Vietnam government has to limit the entry of foreigners in order to fight the spread of the deadly virus. Aside from preventing the visa-free entry, they have also stopped issuing tourist visas. But thanks to Vietnam’s serious efforts in combatting the rapid spread of the virus, things are now slowly going back to normal. In fact, the Vietnam government believes that it’s now safe to allow the entry of foreign tourists.
So if you are a citizen of Italy and you’re thinking of going to Vietnam for your holiday, you’d be happy to know that you no longer need to apply for a visa. You just book a flight to Vietnam, bring your passport, and you’d be able to get into the country.
Vietnam Visa-free Entry Requirements for Citizens of Italy
As a citizen of Italy, you can get into Vietnam without the need of a visa. However, you are required to present the following in order for the Immigration officer to let you in:
- Valid Italian passport – as with visiting any country, you must have your passport with you when entering Vietnam. Your passport should remain valid for six months from your entry date. It should also have two extra blank pages for the stamp.
- Proof of onward travel – aside from your passport, you are required to present a ticket showing your date of exit. Since you have to be in Vietnam for only 15 days, your departure ticket should be within the 15-day period.
Applying for a Vietnam Visa for Citizens of Italy
The visa waiver program is good if you’re only visiting Vietnam for a few days. However, if your holiday is longer than that, then this will not work for you. You should apply for a tourist visa that will let you stay in Vietnam for more than 15 days. But don’t worry because applying for a tourist visa to Vietnam is now so easy.
If you need a visa that will let you stay in Vietnam for up to 30 days, then go for the e-visa or electronic visa. You can apply for this visa online. Once approved, the visa will be issued online as well. It will be sent to your email in a PDF format and all you need to do is to print it out. Once printed, you can present it at Passport Control, and they will allow you to enter for your month-long vacation.
For holidays that are longer than 30 days, the visa on arrival is highly recommended. If you’re going to apply for this visa, they will let you choose between the single entry and multiple entries. Plus, you can choose to apply for a visa that will let you remain in Vietnam for up to 30 days. You just have to apply for this visa online in advance. When approved, they will give you a pre-approval letter. Show this letter to the Visa Counter at the airport and you’ll be given a visa sticker on your passport.