Vietnam’s government has proposed to extend the validity of e-visas to 90 days and increase the duration of temporary residence in the country to 45 days for citizens of all countries and territories. The move is expected to boost tourism and make the industry more competitive with other countries in the region. Industry insiders have previously highlighted that Vietnam has trailed behind other Southeast Asian countries in terms of visa policies, deterring high-spending tourists who favour longer stays. The World Tourism Organisation and World Travel and Tourism Council have estimated that flexible visa policies could help lifts international visitor numbers by up to 25% per year.