Vietnam set to be latest country to allow visa-free travel for Indians

A senior Vietnamese official called for short-term visa waivers for Indian tourists

Published: November 21, 2023 18:31 Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor

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Based on recent media reports, Vietnam could soon join the list of countries offering visa-free travel for Indian tourists. [Pictured: Golden Bridge] Image Credit: Shutterstock

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A local media publication reported that Vietnam Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung called for short-term visa waivers for Indian and Chinese tourists. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Passport holders of Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Denmark, and Finland can travel visa-free to this picturesque and culture-rich South Asian country. [Pictured: Thu Bon River] Image Credit: Bloomberg

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In its first ‘How India Travels’ report, travel platform Bookings.com found that India is set to become the fourth largest global travel spender before the end of this decade - $410 billion by 2030. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Vietnam has already crossed its yearly forecast of tourists, at over 10 million with a month left in 2023. [Pictured: Bach Long or 'white dragon' glass-bottomed pedestrian bridge] Image Credit: AFP

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Sri Lanka recently announced that free visas would be issued to Indians travelling to the island nation. The country launched a pilot project - which would also benefit travellers from China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand - until March 31, 2024. [Pictured: Nine Arch Bridge] Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Thailand is the latest to announce a visa-free scheme for travellers, including Indian citizens. Part of a trial programme that started on November 10, Indians can travel visa-free to Thailand. The programme will be active until May 10 next year. [Pictured: Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok] Image Credit: Bloomberg

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