Vietnam to Start Issuing E-visas Again After COVID-19
6/11/2020
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Vietnam is set to begin issuing E-visas for international visitors again from July 1, 2020 after suspending the digital visa system due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The electronic visa or E-visa for Vietnam can be obtained via the internet by completing an online application form. It authorizes the holder to enter the country for tourism and business, among other reasons.
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) led Vietnam to introduce travel restrictions in March, barring entry to foreign nationals, with very few exceptions.
The country stopped issuing visas and suspended the online E-visa system as part of its measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
According to global visa information, a Vietnamese government resolution has now been passed to resume issuing E-visas to nationals of 80 countries, starting on July 1.
This means that Vietnam is set to reopen to international visitors now that the coronavirus situations appears to be under control in the country.

Which nationalities will be able to obtain a Vietnam E-visa?
Since Vietnam visas were suspended on March 18, foreign nationals have been barred from entering the country, with very few exceptions.
Diplomatic or official passport holders have been permitted to enter, as have certain individuals involved in special economic projects. However, all arrivals have been subject to coronavirus testing and a 14-day quarantine.
The online E-visa portal has been deactivated and international travelers have been unable to apply.
Starting from July 1, 2020, this is set to change. Citizens of 80 different countries will once again be able to apply online for a Vietnam E-visa, including most European Union (EU) countries, Australia, Canada, India, Japan, the UK, and the US.
The full list of sovereign states that will be permitted to apply for the E-visa is as follows:
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
China — including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR passport holders; Chinese e-passport holders are not eligible
Colombia
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Myanmar
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Samoa
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Timor Leste (East Timor)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK)
The United States of America (US)
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Venezuela