Vietnam is proposing a package of special visa policies to make entry, exit and residence more flexible for international visitors. The plan aims to boost tourism competitiveness and attract higher‑spending travelers.

According to the draft resolution, the measures would expand bilateral visa exemptions for visitors from key source markets. They would also introduce flexible visa policies tailored to individual markets and give priority to high‑spending visitors, long‑stay travelers, repeat visitors and MICE participants.

The proposal also says improvements would cover visa validity, permitted length of stay, number of entries, costs and the convenience of application procedures. These changes would be accompanied by administrative simplification and digitalisation, while keeping national defence, security and public order.

A controlled pilot scheme would offer more favourable visa, entry and residence arrangements for foreign nationals working remotely, for medical tourists and for their accompanying persons. Eligibility and permitted stays would be decided according to the purpose, duration and confirmation from qualified receiving institutions and the relevant authorities.

Deputy Le Hoang Anh suggested piloting a one‑year multiple‑entry tourist visa for remote workers and for visitors seeking long‑term holidays or medical treatment, subject to income and insurance requirements. He also proposed time‑limited transit visa exemptions for passengers transiting through major international airports and for international cruise ship passengers. Deputy Ta Dinh Thi called for special visa arrangements for marine tourism, including dedicated visas for cruise passengers and tourists planning extended stays on islands and in marine tourism zones.