It allows people to enter Russia for various purposes and stay for a maximum of 16 days.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin speaks at the Russia's lower house of parliament in March, 2023.

The visa is valid for 60 days from the date of issue.

Pham Thu Hang, a former deputy spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, had said that Vietnam "supports measures to create favorable conditions for facilitating trade and travel for citizens of Vietnam and other countries."

Russia has also added Cambodia and Myanmar to the list.

E-visa extension to 90 days expected to lure more foreign tourists to Vietnam

The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam is predicted to see a 1.5-fold increase following the extension of tourist e-visas from 30 to 90 days from August 15, according to insiders.

Vietnam lawmakers approve extension of e-visa validity to 3 months

The National Assembly on Saturday agreed to extend the validity of e-visas from 30 to 90 days and allow multiple entries to boost tourism recovery.

Visa granted to 160 Chinese traders to enter Bac Giang and buy lychee

(BGO) – The Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) has allowed 160 Chinese traders to enter Vietnam and buy Bac Giang’s lychee for export. They will receive the visa at Huu Nghi Border gate in Lang Son province.

National Assembly set to extend e-visa validity to 3 months

Legislators are set to back a government proposal to extend the validity of e-visas from 30 days to a maximum of three months and allow multiple entry.

Phu Quoc eyes 6-month visa waiver to lure overseas tourists

Authorities in the southern province of Kien Giang, home to Phu Quoc, have proposed extending visa-free stay on the island from the current 30 days to six months.

Source: VnExpress