Hanoi, February 26, 2025 – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced the Plan to implement Government Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP, dated January 15, 2025, along with the 2025 Tourism Development Stimulus Program, under the theme “Vietnam – Timeless Journey, Endless Love!”

The program is issued to implement Government Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP on visa exemption in the Tourism Development Stimulus Program in 2025 for citizens of the Republic of Poland, the Czech Republic and the Swiss Confederation and Government Resolution No. 25/NQ-CP dated 5 February 2025 on growth targets of the economy; improve the quality of service for tourists, and foster the attraction of international tourists to Vietnam in 2025.

1.Information on the implementation of Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP

The visa exemption policy with a temporary residence period of 45 days from the date of entry for tourism purposes for citizens of the Republic of Poland, the Czech Republic and the Swiss Confederation under Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP is implemented from 1 March 2025 to 31 December 2025 to stimulate tourism development. Citizens of the 3 countries entering Vietnam need to meet: entry conditions under the unilateral visa exemption according to the Law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, and passports with a validity of at least 6 months. They are required to travel on tours organized by Vietnam’s inbound licensed tour operators and show a confirmation of participation in the tour program issued by the Vietnam’s tour operators (according to Form No. 2). Vietnam’s tour operators need to send registration of organizing tour programs for citizens of the 3 countries to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (according to Form No. 1).

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinates with ministries, sectors, and local authorities to guide businesses to implement Resolution 11/NQ-CP and the Tourism Development Stimulus Program in 2025; strengthen communication and promotion to attract international tourists to Vietnam as well as organize the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in the Republic of Poland, the Czech Republic and the Swiss Confederation and Vietnam Culture – Tourism Week in the Republic of Poland and the Czech Republic to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Vietnam.

The Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense create favorable conditions to welcome tourists to Vietnam under Resolution 11/NQ-CP entering via international border gates. Airlines increase connectivity, create favorable conditions, and serve international tourists who are exempted from visas under Resolution 11/NQ-CP.

2.Information on the Tourism Development Stimulus Program in 2025

To carry out Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP on visa exemption under the tourism stimulus program for 2025 for citizens of the Republic of Poland, the Czech Republic, and the Swiss Confederation, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued an implementation plan. This aims to attract international tourists from these markets to Vietnam and enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism sector through preferential policies, streamlined entry procedures, and unique travel experiences.
The plan also contributes to implementing Resolution No. 25/NQ-CP dated February 5, 2025, of the Government, which sets growth targets across various sectors and localities, ensuring that the national economic growth rate in 2025 reaches 8% or higher. Specifically, the plan aims to achieve the following tourism targets:

• International visitors: 22–23 million arrivals
• Domestic tourists: 120–130 million trips

Furthermore, the plan seeks to strengthen coordination between localities, tourism enterprises, and related industries to develop attractive and cohesive tourism products in service of international visitors.

It also ensures the timely implementation of Government directives, fosters close cooperation among ministries, agencies, and local authorities, and encourages active participation from organizations and businesses in the aviation and tourism sectors.

According to the plan, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism will take the lead in developing, issuing, and announcing the 2025 tourism stimulus program. As part of this program, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize several key activities, including:

• Promotional events introducing Vietnam’s tourism destinations in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland, in connection with the 2025 tourism stimulus program.
• Vietnam Culture and Tourism Week in Poland and the Czech Republic, commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
• Media campaigns to promote the 2025 tourism stimulus program.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Following the rule of Vietnam National Authority of Tourism’s and Government Resolution 11/NQ-CP about visa exemption policy for citizens of Poland, Czech Republic and Switzerland traveling on tours to Vietnam valid from March 01st 2025 to December 31st 2025, Citizens of 3 countries above who want to get exemption visa to travel on tours to Vietnam need to have some documents as below:
1- Valid passport (at least 6 months of validity)
2- Tour purchase confirmation issued by Vietnam’s inbound licensed tour operators (When you purchase a tour with these company they will send you for a tour program and a confirmation of participation in the tour program issued by the Vietnam’s tour operators(according to Form No.2). Vietnam’s tour operators need to send registration of organizing tour programs for citizens of the 3 countries to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (according to Form No. 1). All documents has to be signed and stamped (approved) by the Vietnam’s inbound licensed tour operators.
3- To pass Immigration Dept and get visa exemption at Vietnam airport when you arrival, Vietnam’s inbound licensed tour operators (who you purchased the tour from them) have to prepare tour guider to wait for you there, show all the documents and take care tour program for you from the airport.

If you don’t meet all conditions above, when you arrival Vietnam airport, Immgration Dept. at the airport will ask you take the reverse flight back to departure airport and don’t accept for you enter Vietnam with visa exemption 45 days.

You should read carefully this article before you take the trip to Vietnam but still not purchase a tour with Vietnam’s inbound licensed tour operators.

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