The PCT assessed the prospects for introducing a visa-free regime for Vietnamese citizens

The head of the PCT press service, Artur Abdyukhanov, said that the introduction of a visa-free regime for Vietnamese citizens could further stimulate demand for trips to Russia.

He noted that the new procedure simplifies the organization of trips, but does not guarantee a sharp increase in tourist flow.

MOSCOW, October 12 - RIA Novosti. The introduction of a visa-free regime for the entry of Vietnamese citizens into Russia may further stimulate demand, but it is too early to talk about specific figures for the growth of tourist flows, Artur Abdyukhanov, head of the press service of the Russian Union of Tourism Industry (RST), told RIA Novosti.

Earlier on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on visa-free entry into the Russian Federation for Vietnamese citizens for up to 30 days until October 15, 2027.

“Vietnam is already demonstrating high growth rates of incoming tourist traffic to Russia. The introduction of a visa-free regime may further stimulate demand for trips to Russia, primarily in the organized tourism segment. However, it is premature to predict a specific percentage of growth,” Abdyukhanov said.

He emphasized that it is necessary to take into account that Vietnamese citizens previously had access to a Russian e-visa. “Therefore, the new order, first of all, simplifies the organization of trips, but does not guarantee a sharp increase in tourist flow,” Abdyukhanov added.