Hanoi (VNA), March 25 -- More breakthrough, open and facilitating visa policies are needed to attract foreign tourists, thus fulfilling the target set for this year, insiders have said.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture , Sports and Tourism said the country aims to serve about 18 million international visitors and 110 million domestic tourists, and earn some 840 trillion VND (33.89 billion USD) from the sector this year.

Vietnam now waives visas for travelers from 25 countries, with 13 enjoying unilateral exemption.

Since August 2023, Vietnam has issued e-visas for all nationalities and extended their maximum stay from 30 to 90 days, with unlimited entries. Those who get visa waivers under V...