Vietlike Travel -Tour du lịch, du lịch Free and Easy,voucher giá rẻ, đặt phòng trực tuyến, vé máy bay giá rẻ chất lượng hàng đầu Việt Nam 0971 188 301 / 0971 188 303 / 0971 188 305 Foreigners a nd Vietnamese nationals holding foreign passports can enjoy visa exemption for stays of less than 30 days on Phu Quoc Island from March 10, according to a new decision by the Prime Minister. Besides, foreigners who enter Vietnam via either an international airport or an international port and then come to Phu Quoc can also enjoy the Moreover, 30 days visa exemption for the travelers visiting Phu Quoc Island only applies if they go straight to Phu Quoc and leave without entering main land Vietnam (the travelers can transit via Ho Chi Minh City). In this case, you will travel both Phu Quoc Island and Vietnam mainland and your entire stay exceeds 15 days that visa is required. Phu Quoc is located in south west coast of Vietnam and is considered as the largest island. Phu Quoc and its nearby islands are part of Kien Giang province. Phu Quoc International Airport is the hub connecting Phú Quốc with mainland Vietnam and other international destinations. The island has a total area of 574 square kilometers and a permanent population of approximately 103,000. The main Day 1: Ho Chi Minh - Phu Quoc. All the guests would be transferred to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, taking 40 minute flight to the sleepy tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand. Once arriving, passengers would be picked up and accompany to the hotel for relaxation. Phu Quoc is the only destination in Vietnam that allows tourists to stay for up to 30 days visa-free. Real estate Phu Quoc, one of Vietnam's three special economic zones, has been implementing favorable policies and incentives to attract mass investment including a 50% reduction in personal and corporate income tax as well as lease fee waivers. 0jszT0. Điều hướng nhanhBEST TIME TO VISITWHAT TO EXPLOREWHERE TO STAYWHAT TO EATHOW TO GET THEREPhu Quoc is unrecognizable today as the poor fishing village it once was. It’s a premier tourist destination - Vietnam’s only locality offering a 30-day visa-free TIME TO VISITThe ideal time to visit Phu Quoc is November to April when one is reasonably assured of calm waters and warm sunshine, ideal for a range of outdoor activities including the most relaxing of them all - period coincides nicely with the winter holiday escape that many Western tourists plan, so Phu Quoc has become a favored destination for some also enjoy the rainy season on the island between May and October, others are a bit worried that they can get stuck on the island if the weather gets worse. WHAT TO EXPLOREPhu Quoc is divided into four main areas the center Duong Dong Town and the southern, northern and eastern areas. Whatever the itinerary, it will take at least two days to get a hang of the island, so a prolonged stay is the southern tip of Phu Quoc, the Sao beach stretches for more than seven kilometers and its turquoise waters and white sands never fail to charm visitors. Tourists experience outdoor activities at Sao Beach in Phu Quoc. Photos by Shutterstock Those who want to expend some energy on the beach can ride a jetski or go kayaking, windsurfing, fishing, snorkeling and a jetski costs VND350,000 to 400,000 US$14-16 for 15 minutes, and going windsurfing costs VND800, rental services costs from VND100,000-150,000 per tours are highly recommended here because the coral reefs and diverse marine ecosystem are within easy reach and is not very expensive, at VND300,000 to million per longest beach in Phu Quoc, Bai Truong Long Beach has a coastline of about 20 km starting at the Dinh Cau Port. Sunset on Long Beach in Phu Quoc. Photos courtesy of InterContinental Phu Quoc Long BeachParallel to the beach runs the famous Tran Hung Dao restaurants, motels, resorts, shops, eateries and other entertainment services are concentrated deityPerched on an odd-shaped formation of rocks overlooking the ocean, 200 meters west of Duong Dong Town, Dinh Cau is the most visited temple in Phu Quoc. Fisherman pray there regularly for a smooth voyage. Dinh Cau Temple in Phu Quoc. Photo by Khuong NhaAccording to historical annals, the temple was built in 1937 and underwent restoration in 1997. Winding stone steps lead to the sacred highlight near Dinh Cau is the Phu Quoc night market that opens from 5 to 11 on weekends, making it a nightlife hub on the island. As in other such markets, local culinary specialties including seafood, spices, condiments and handicraft items are sold by dozens of vendors. Visitors at Phu Quoc night market near Dinh Cau Temple. Photo by Ngoc ThanhThe Phu Quoc Prison and Ho Quoc Pagoda are important cultural and historical attractions on the an area of 400 hectares, the prison used to be largest facility in the south and held more than 32,000 political prisoners during the built by French colonialists, the prison was reconstructed in 1967 and expanded to 12 main areas with 500 barracks. Phu Quoc Prison now serves as a historical museum. Photo by ShutterstockWith the advent of peace after decades of war, the prison now serves as a historical museum. It has a two-storey gallery with two separate screening room gives a brief introduction to Phu Quoc Island’s history and a showroom exhibits 43 artifacts, more than 100 documentary illustrations and records of the English description and narration, the prison is a foreigner-friendly historical the Ho Quoc Pagoda is the largest spiritual complex on the island with its design inspired by the architectural styles of the Ly-Tran the temple yard, a marble monolithic Buddha statue blesses the the southern tip of Phu Quoc, Thom Islet has experienced a tourism boom in recent years, dominated by luxury resorts and water sports services. Hon Thom Islet is surrounded by dense jungles and turquoise emerald waters. Photo by Khanh TranThe Eco Beach Diving & Water Sport area offers a VND950,000 tour package that includes a 20-minute diving can also go diving with an air tank VND650,000 per person and have underwater video recording done VND600,000. Coral reefs and marine ecosystem under the sea in Phu Quoc. Photos courtesy of Eco Beach Diving & Water SportTo get to Hon Thom Islet, visitors have to ride a three-wire cable car with total length of 7,899 the cabin, the sight of clear blue waters with boats is one to capture and can also book a combo package of VND1 million to visit four lesser-known islets off An Thoi Island Hon May Rut Trong, May Rut Ngoai, Gam Ghi and Mong Tay Fingernail. May Rut Islet. Photo by Khanh TranFor this tour, visitors will be picked up at hotels in Duong Dong Town. After reaching the An Thoi Port, the islets are accessed on canoes. Diving and snorkeling services are available. Those prone to seasickness can consider giving this tour a squid fishing tour usually starts in the afternoon and ends at around 1000 Visitors can hire their own boat if they are in a large group or join other small groups. Tickets cost around VND330,000 $ per person, with the price varying depending on the company and season. Freshly caught seafood will be cooked and served right on the TO STAYMost accommodations are located in Duong Dong five-star hotels include Saigon Phu Quoc Resort and Eden Resort where stays can be enjoyed at more than million a hotels charge million while two-star facilities like Gold Hotel, Lavita Hotel, Sea Star resort and Kim Hoa charge VND600,000 - 800,000 a Nha Trang where beaches are easily accessible from the main road, visitors have to travel some distance to get to Phu Quoc beaches from the town. Those looking for a quiet, relaxed, leisurely stay should look at resorts, villas or bungalows near the northern tip of the island hosts several famous resorts including Vinpearl Phu Quoc, Nam Nghi Coral Peninsula Phu Quoc and Fusion Resort Phu Quoc. Nam Nghi Coral Peninsula Phu Quoc. Photo courtesy of the resortOn the eastern side of the island, the Rocks Beach Boutique Phu Quoc opened early this year in Ham Ninh TO EATRaw herring salad can be found in almost all the restaurants on the island, from high-end to budget establishments. Raw herring salad is a signature dish in Phu Quoc. Photo by Huynh NhiThe salad, including fresh vegetables, herbs, coconut and peanuts is wrapped in rice paper and served with fish sauce as a dipping sauce. The natural sweetness and softness of the fresh fish, the sourness of the vinegar and lime juice, the minty taste of the herbs, the crunchiness of the vegetables, especially the coconut, and a hint of saltiness from the fish sauce make it a savory, highly popular dish can be tried at 262 Nguyen Trung Truc Street in Duong Dong Town or 217 April 30 half- naked pen shell is another popular local dish, grilled with scallions and other herbs with oil garnish or with salt and chilli when it’s boiled or fried, grilled pen shell retains its much-liked dish can be found at stalls in the Phu Quoc night ken ken noodles in Phu Quoc is distinct from the versions found Chau Doc and Can Tho in the Mekong Delta. Bowls of bun ken are served at a street-side stall in Phu Quoc. Photo courtesy of ansapsaigonFish cooked in tasty curry seasoned with lemongrass and coconut milk is topped with bun ken and a layer of fermented papaya salad. Not as common as the other foods, bun ken is found only at two places on the island at the Dinh Cau Night Market and Ut Luom, a street stall on April 30 Phu Quoc specialty are sea urchins – grilled, served as a sour salad, roasted or cooked in porridge. Grilled seafood are served at Phu Quoc night market. Photos by Khuong Nha, Huynh NhiHOW TO GET THEREVietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways and Vietjet Air operate direct flights from Hanoi and HCMC to Phu Quoc with round-trip airfares ranging from VND2-3 million $ Phu Quoc International Airport is about 15 minutes away from the downtown area. Some luxury hotels and resorts offer free shuttle services to and from the airport for addition to direct flights, visitors can reach Phu Quoc by motorbike, coach, speedboat or services from mainland Ha Tien and Rach Gia to Phu Quoc take around two most popular means of transportation on Phu Quoc Island are taxis and rental services offer packages to explore the southern and northern tips of the island for VND500,000-700,000 per rentals cost VND100,000-150,000 a day. Renters usually collect the customer’s ID passport etc.. Phu Quoc Island is seen from above. Photo by Ngoc Thanh Story by Lan Huong, Hoang Phong April 05, 2023 - 932 views Meeting all four specified conditions, only Phu Quoc is eligible for visa exemption for citizens from foreign countries. Foreigners will be exempt from visas for stays of less than 30 days on Phu Quoc Island, according to the prime minister's recent decision. Table of Contents1. Unilateral Visa Exemption2. Phu Quoc Free-visa Requirement3. Travel To Phu Quoc With Visa ExemptionDirect flight to Phu Quoc International AirportConnecting flight to Phu Quoc4. Ways To Have Visa For More Than 30-Day Stay Embassy visaVisa on arrival in VietnamExtend visa in Phu Quoc5. Visa Extend In VietnamRequirements for extending Vietnam visaRequired documents to extend Vietnam visaWhere to extend Vietnam visaHow to extend Vietnam visa In a nutshell No visa requirements upon entry into Phu Quoc for foreigners Double the length of visa-free stay for up to 30 days Foreigners can take a connecting flight, but must not leave the transit area & have to take a flight to Phu Quoc on the same day 1. Unilateral Visa Exemption Foreigners are exempt from visas while accessing coastal economic zones, according to Law No. 51/2019/QH14, which went into effect on July 1, 2020 Having international airports Having private space Having defined geographical borders and separate from inland Conformity with socio-economic development policies and not harming national defense and security, social safety, and order of Vietnam The law also stipulates that foreigners entering coastal economic zones who are exempt from visas are allowed 30-day temporary residence. 30-Day Visa Exemption To Phu Quoc Phu Quoc Kien Giang province is a coastal economic zone that is entitled to apply a visa exemption policy for foreigners entering the island. According to this, the Government enacted Resolution No. 80/NQ-CP on visa exemption for foreign visitors to Phu Quoc “Vietnam exempts visas for foreigners entering Phu Quoc from abroad with a residence period of 30 days; applies to the case of staying in transit areas at an international border gate of Vietnam including air and sea, and then continuing to Phu Quoc island.” The visa exemption policy with a maximum temporary stay of 30 days would create more advantageous conditions to attract international tourists to travel and relax. 2. Phu Quoc Free-visa Requirement All visitors from other countries won’t be required to have a visa if they stay in Phu Quoc for less than 30 days. Visitors who want to enter Phu Quoc without a visa must fulfill the following requirements Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of departure and have 2 blank pages for visa stamping. You have to fly from an international airport to Phu Quoc International Airport. This applies to direct and indirect flights where your final destination along the route is Phu Quoc. The onward destination can be any country, except Vietnam. Your stay on the island must be less than 30 days. You must provide proof round-trip airfare, cruise ship departure date, etc. that you will leave Phu Quoc Island within 30 days to be issued a visa-free stamp. Have not been extradited from Vietnam in the past. Not on Interpol's list of wanted persons. Travel to Phu Quoc by sea ship or cruise or by air plane, not by land border. 3. Travel To Phu Quoc With Visa Exemption If you are permitted to visit Phu Quoc without a visa, you can begin your journey in two ways below Direct flight to Phu Quoc International Airport The most convenient way is to fly directly to Phu Quoc International Airport. There are some airlines that offer direct flights to Phu Quoc International Airport Airline Departure Airport AirAsia Kuala Lumpur International Airport Malaysia Bangkok Airways Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok - Thailand China Southern Airlines Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport China Okay Airways Nanning Wuxu International Airport China Qingdao Airlines Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport China VietJet Air Hong Kong International Airport Hongkong Incheon International Airport Seoul - Korea South Vietnam Airlines Shanghai Pudong International Airport China Wenzhou Longwan International Airport China Connecting flight to Phu Quoc If you don’t want to choose a direct flight, you can also take a connecting flight Connecting flight to Phu Quoc International Airport Transit Connecting flight to Phu Quoc Airport from any international airport in Vietnam, and you must depart on the same day you have to stay in the transit area for connecting flight to Phu Quoc You can choose one of these airlines in Vietnam providing flights to Phu Quoc from a domestic terminal Airline Departure Airport Bamboo Airways Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Pacific Airlines Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Da Nang International Airport Danang Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ho Chi Minh Vietjet Air Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Cat Bi International Airport Hai Phong Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ho Chi Minh Vietnam Airlines Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ho Chi Minh Can Tho International Airport Can Tho Vietravel Airlines Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ho Chi Minh Read more Find your lowest fares for Vietnam domestic flights 4. Ways To Have Visa For More Than 30-Day Stay In case you plan to go to other destinations in Vietnam after Phu Quoc Island or want to stay there for more than 30 days, applying for a Vietnam visa is a must. There are three ways to apply for a visa to Vietnam If you intend to visit other places in Vietnam after Phu Quoc Island or stay longer than 30 days, you must apply for a Vietnam visa. There are three options to apply for a Vietnam visa Embassy visa Tourists will apply for a Vietnam visa at the Vietnam embassy/consulate for their entire trip before departure. Step 1 Contact the nearest embassy for the procedure Step 2 Prepare the necessary documents and deliver them to the embassy for submission Step 3 Pay the fee and get an appointment Step 4 Go back to the embassy to obtain your visa This option is suitable for those who live near the embassy/consulate. But if your residence is far from the embassy, use the following option. Visa on arrival in Vietnam It is convenient to get a Phu Quoc visa on arrival as it takes no document preparation to apply for a visa, and only needs a device can access the internet. Tourists merely need to complete an online form with their personal information. Step 1 Provide information according to the registration form via the website of the VOA visa service provider Step 2 Pay the service fee Step 3 Receive visa approval letter via email Step 4 Bring the approval letter, passport, and photo to Vietnam airport for procedures Step 5 Pay the stamping fee to finish the procedure Extend visa in Phu Quoc The two ways above are suitable for those who are planning a trip to Phu Quoc and have not yet entered the island. After arrival, you come directly to Vietnam Immigration Department to process the visa application as below Step 1 Prepare the necessary documents Step 2 Submit the dossiers to the immigration authority on Phu Quoc island Step 3 Wait for the authority’s examining the legality and content of the dossier Step 4 Get results Note The person who comes to receive the results shall give the receipt, identity card, or passport to the officials who return the results of the examination and comparison, and if the results are available, request the person who receives the results to pay fees. You can also use travel agencies to do it for you with a certain fee. The process will take about one week since Your passport must be delivered to Ho Chi Minh City for processing. Once your visa has been extended, you can get your passport in Ho Chi Minh City from the travel agent - they will send it back to you in Phu Quoc. 5. Visa Extend In Vietnam Requirements for extending Vietnam visa To extend a visa in Vietnam, travelers must meet all of the following requirements Valid passport to carry out procedures for Vietnam visa extension for foreigners Foreigners staying in Vietnam must have a register of temporary residence from the police of the area where the foreigner resides The Vietnam visa individual is still valid There is a company in Vietnam that guarantees to carry out procedures to extend Vietnam visas for foreigners for business, work, and investment visa Foreigners have not committed crimes during their stay in Vietnam Required documents to extend Vietnam visa Documents that are required Declaration form for issuance, supplement, amendment of visa, and extension of temporary residence form NA5 Passport or valuable papers of international travel of foreigners Furthermore, depending on the kind of visa, the Vietnamese visa agency will ask you to prepare additional documents. To be more specific For tourist visa Foreigners applying for this visa just need to prepare the two main documents listed above For work/business visa Legal documents of the guarantee company Confirmation letter of temporary residence from the local police where the foreigner temporarily resides in Vietnam Letter of introduction to the employee who submits the document to the immigration department For investment visa Legal documents of the company The Enterprise Registration Certificate which includes the name of the shareholders Confirmation letter of temporary residence from the local police where the foreigner temporarily resides in Vietnam Letter of introduction to the employee who submits the document to the immigration department For a visa to visit relatives Documents proving personal relationships Confirmation letter of temporary residence from the local police where the foreigner temporarily resides in Vietnam Identity card of the family member who guarantees foreigners Where to extend Vietnam visa Vietnam visa extension can be carried out at the Immigration Management Department in the cities and provinces where the foreigners live and work. These are the precise addresses in Vietnam's three largest cities Hanoi 44 - 46 Tran Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi Danang 78 Le Loi Street, Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District Da Nang Ho Chi Minh City 333 - 335 - 337 Nguyen Trai Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City How to extend Vietnam visa Step 1 Prepare the necessary documents Step 2 Submit the document directly at the office of the Immigration Department – Ministry of Public Security Vietnamese agencies, organizations, Vietnamese citizens, and foreigners legally residing in Vietnam submit the documents to one of the working offices of the Immigration Department – Ministry of Public Security. Officers will receive documents examining the legality and content If the document is complete and valid, the officer will receive the document, print it, and give a receipt, and an appointment to return the results. If the application document is not yet valid, the officer will instruct the applicant to complete the document. Note The application time is from Monday to Saturday morning except on New Year, holidays, and Sundays. Step 3 Receive the result Individuals who come to receive the results have to show the receipt to the officer for comparison, if there is a visa extension result, individuals will receive the result, pay the fee and sign the receipt. Note The time for processing a Vietnam visa extension is from 7 to 10 working days from the day when all the documents are completed. A Vietnam visa validity can be extended for 15 days, 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months depending on its original validity. Phu Quoc is one of the most beautiful destinations with gorgeous white-sand beaches and various types of fresh seafood that you should not miss when traveling to Vietnam. Do not hesitate to find your suitable tour on our website! Camellia Mie Image source Internet Skip to content The natural beauty along with the Government’s determination on visa exemption will turn Phu Quoc into truly Vietnam’s “Pearl Island Paradise”. In order to provide a stronger boost to the island’s strength, the Government issued Decision No. 80/2013/QD-TTg on a number of specific policies for Phu Quoc. Accordingly, foreigners visiting Phu Quoc will be exempt from entry, exit, and transit visas up to 30 days. The new visa policy will also be applied to foreigners in transit at any airport or seaport on the way to Phu Quoc. However, if you want to visit other destinations in Vietnam after coming to Phu Quoc or stay for more than 30 days, you must apply for a visa to Vietnam. Visa requirements for visiting Phu Quoc In the case of Vietnam visa exemption for Phu Quoc, you need to meet the following conditions Passport valid for at least 6 monthsProof that you will leave Phu Quoc for another country outside Vietnam after 30 daysNot prohibited from entry to VietnamEnter by sea or air To apply for Vietnam visa for visiting Phu Quoc more than 30 days, you also need to prepare common documents such as A valid passport at least 6 monthsPassport size photoVisa application formThe return ticket or ticket to another country after the tripSome other documents depending on the visa application way you choose How to get Vietnam visa for visiting Phu Quoc and other destinations in Vietnam In case you visit Phu Quoc and then other destinations in Vietnam and require a visa, you can choose one of three ways for Vietnam visa for Phu Quoc Get Vietnam visa at a Vietnam embassy/consulate before the trip Contact the embassy near you to find out the procedurePrepare the paperwork and bring it to the embassy to submitPay the fee and get an appointmentReturn to the embassy to get the results Get visa on arrival to Vietnam Provide information according to the registration form via the website of VOA visa service provider Pay service feeReceive visa approval letter via emailBring approval letter, passport, photo to Vietnam airport for proceduresPay stamping fee to complete the procedure Come to Vietnam with Phu Quoc visa exemption and get visa at the Vietnam Immigration Department You prepare the documents as stated above to be exempted from visa to Phu Quoc. After coming here, you come directly to Vietnam Immigration Department to process the visa application as follows Prepare documents as prescribed by the dossiers to the immigration authority on Phu Quoc for the authority’s examining the legality and content of the dossierGet results The person who comes to receive the results shall give the receipt, identity card or passport to the officials who return the results of the examination and comparison, and if the results are available, request the person who receives the results to pay fees. The Department of Tourism in Kien Giang Province has proposed extending the current visa-free entry policy for international visitors to Phu Quoc Island from 30 days to six months. The proposal aims to attract more foreign tourists and revitalize the island’s tourism industry, which has been declining due to the global economic situation and inflation. Phu Quoc Visa-Free Entry Phu Quoc Island, the only location in Vietnam that offers visa-free entry for 30 days, received almost 700,000 foreign visitors in 2019. However, the number of foreign tourists visiting the island has been decreasing in recent times. The Department of Tourism believes that extending the visa-free entry policy to six months will make it easier for foreign visitors to plan their trips and spend more time on the island. Also Read Vietnam Airlines Launches Flights Between Mumbai and Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Decline in Tourism Despite this, the number of foreign tourists visiting Phu Quoc has been decreasing recently, with some airlines having to cancel flights to the island due to the decline in tourism. The Department reported that in April 2023, the number of foreign visitors dropped by over 27% compared to the previous month, with a total of 47,725 tourists. Officials have attributed this to the global economic situation and inflation. Phu Quoc Island, known for its long, sandy beaches with turquoise waters and dense forests, is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. It is also home to a marine sanctuary and a national park that is famous among trekkers. The proposed extension of the visa-free entry policy aims to boost tourism on the island and attract more foreign visitors. The authorities hope that by providing easier access to the island, they will be able to revitalize the tourism industry, which is a crucial sector for the local economy. Follow and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Instagram and Google News for the latest travel news and updates! Visa exemption for Phu Quoc island2020-10-28T091608+0000 Phu Quoc is the island district of Kien Giang province with the largest area in the country. This is home to the amusement parks and resorts that, each year, attracts a large number of tourists from abroad. In order to create conditions for international tourists to go on holiday as well as develop Phu Quoc’s economy, the government has issued a 30-day visa exemption for those entering Phu Quoc Island. Who is exempted from visa in Phu Quoc? Accordingly, foreigners and Vietnamese holding foreign passports who enter, exit and reside in Phu Quoc island are exempted from visas with a temporary stay not exceeding 30 days. If foreigners enter an international border gate of Vietnam including by air and by sea, stay in the transit area at that border gate, then transfer to Phu Quoc island, they will be exempted from visa as prescribed. This has created favorable conditions to attract national tourists to come here for tourism and relaxation. The conditions for Phu Quoc visa exemption To get 30 days Vietnam visa exemption for Phu Quoc island, the foreigners must ensure that Their passport must be valid for at least 6 months, They are not prohibited from entry or wanted They must enter by air or sea. They shall stay for less than 30 days Some notes In addition, there are some other provisions on exit, entry and residence of foreigners on Phu Quoc Island such as Foreigners entering Phu Quoc border gate by sea shall carry out entry procedures with the immigration management agency right at the border gate. The foreigners entering Phu Quoc island by air shall carry out entry procedures at Vietnam’s international airports; then stay in the transit area of ​​the airport while waiting for conversion to domestic routes to Phu Quoc island. In case foreigners wish to visit Phu Quoc island and then other destinations in Vietnam, or wish to stay in Phu Quoc island for more than 30 days, they may consider getting it issued right on the island by the local Immigration Officer or applying for a visa on arrival. Crew members holding valid foreign crew members’ books or crew member’s passport may enter, exit from, and reside in Phu Quoc island during the period when their ships anchor at Phu Quoc island. Foreigners who enter Vietnam through Phu Quoc international border-gate shall be granted temporary residence certificate at the border-gate immigration authority with the temporary residence duration suitable to the visa exemption period. The foreigners who are legally residing in Vietnam coming to Phu Quoc Island do not have to carry out procedures for temporary residence certification, but only report temporary residence in accordance with current regulations. Foreigners who wish to extend the temporary residence, change the purpose of temporary residence already registered, grant temporary or permanent residence cards, through agencies, organizations, individuals or on duty continue carrying out procedures with the immigration management agency of Phu Quoc Police. Foreigners and Vietnamese nationals holding foreign passports can enjoy visa exemption for stays of less than 30 days on Phu Quoc Island from March 10, according to a new decision by the Prime Minister. Besides, foreigners who enter Vietnam via either an international airport or an international port and then come to Phu Quoc can also enjoy the visa exemption policy. The new decision doubles the visa-free stay compared to the decision issued in 2005, which helps boost the island’s tourism and heap praise from travel firms. Hoang Thi Phong Thu, chairwoman of Anh Duong Co. which cooperates with Pegas Touristik in taking Russian tourists to Vietnam on charter flights, said that the longer visa-free stay was great news to Russian visitors. Currently, Russian tourists can stay in Vietnam for only 15 days without visa requirement but many want to stay longer, she added. “We will introduce this policy to partners in Russia as well as offer new tours,” Thu said. Anh Duong Co. will welcome the first charter flight flying to Phu Quoc Island next month, and other flights of the kind will be operated regularly throughout the year. According to Thu, in an effort to take more tourists to Phu Quoc, representatives of Vietnam Airlines, Phu Quoc International Airport, Phu Quoc Island and Anh Duong Co. organized a meeting in Moscow last November with Pegas Touristik, Nordwind and Ikar airlines. To travel firms in HCMC, the longer visa-free stay for tourists on Phu Quoc Island is also a good chance to attract more tourists. However, many express concerns over the insufficient accommodation for tourists on the island. Therefore, to have more tourists Phu Quoc needs to accelerate investments in infrastructure, services and hotels so that travel firms can have sufficient rooms with good prices to be offered to tourists. Under Kien Giang Province’s overall socioeconomic development planning until 2020, Phu Quoc Island will become a special administrative-economic zone, a high-end entertainment-tourism center, a financial center and an important transport hub in 2020. Phu Quoc Island is forecast to welcome 2-3 million tourists per year in 2020, with international tourists accounting for 35-40%. The respective figures in 2030 will be 5-7 million and 45-50%. According to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, around 548,000 tourists came to Phu Quoc in last year’s January-October period, up year-on-year. Source SGT

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