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South Korea reduces visa fees and simplifies financial proof for Vietnamese tourists to attract more visitors.
Le Thi Thu Trang, Marketing Director at Korea Tourism Organization in Vietnam, announces visa fees reduced from $30 to $20, maintaining the 90-day visit duration.
Now, a gold or platinum Shinhanbank card suffices for financial proof, removing the need to prove a $5,000 balance for three months.
After a successful pilot in Hanoi, using Shinhanbank card certificates for financial proof is expanded to all visa applicants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The Korea Tourism Organization in Vietnam will organize meetings on October 25 and 29 to introduce new visa procedures and promotions for Vietnamese tourists with tourism businesses.
South Korea Offers Promotional Programs for Tourists, Including Up to 50% Discounts at Winter Resorts, Entertainment Tickets, and a 5,000 Won Shopping Voucher. For Discounts, Contact Korea Tourism Organization in Vietnam at [email protected].
Visitor Numbers from Vietnam to South Korea Rose by 8% in the First Nine Months of 2013, Reaching 99,799. Despite the Closed Labor Market, Tourism Growth from Vietnam Actually Increased to 20%.
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Source: Mytour Travel Guide - Via thesaigontimes.vn
MytourOctober 24, 2013
