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The average spending of an international visitor to Vietnam is 7.5 USD/night, but visitors to Thailand spend about 30 USD/night, and in Singapore it is over 100 USD/night. Visa exemption for rich guests can improve average spending on tourism in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed to extend the time limit for issuing electronic visas for foreigners entering Vietnam from 30 days to a maximum of 90 days to attract international tourists.

After Brexit in March 2020 and no longer a member of the European Union (EU), the UK changed its passport. The burgundy of the 1980s (the usual color of EU passports) has been replaced by dark blue.

The Numbeo website ranks Hanoi as the 5th safest city in Southeast Asia, while Ho Chi Minh City is 14th. Chiang Mai in Thailand is the safest city in Southeast Asia.

The Lunar New Year holiday lasts 1 week, the weather is favorable, so the number of people going to spring travel increased by nearly 50% compared to last year's Tet.