When and how will Vietnam open to tourists?
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam approved a pilot semi-annual program to restart the reception of foreign guests.
The first to open the island of Phu Quoc, and it will happen in October 2021, reports ATOR.
At the first stage, which will last 90 days, only charter flights will be accepted on the island. The number of tourists will be limited to two to three thousand people per month. They will be settled in certain areas so that they do not intersect with local residents.
The second stage of the program provides for the reception of from 5 to 10 thousand guests from abroad, including travelers arriving on regular flights. The geography of travel of tourists and the list of available resorts will expand.
Phu Quoc is expected to receive between 25,000 and 40,000 foreigners in six months. Preference will be given to travelers from China, South Korea, Japan, USA, Taiwan, Germany, Russia, France and the UK.
The Ministry of Culture specified that it will be possible to visit Vietnam only as part of a package tour. In addition, going to the resort, tourists need to have a certificate of vaccination against coronavirus drugs recognized in the country (Sputnik V received approval).
COVID-19 patients will also be able to enter Vietnam: you need to present a document confirming a full recovery (no more than 12 months must pass from the moment of discharge from the hospital).
Vaccinated and ill tourists should do a PCR test no earlier than 72 hours before arrival.
Source: ria