International visitors to Vietnam increase sharply in 8 months of 2025

International tourists experience cyclo tourism around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi.

In August alone, thanks to the effects of activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, the number of international visitors to Vietnam reached 1.68 million, an increase of 7.8% compared to July 2025. Revenue from tourism in the first 8 months of 2025 is estimated at VND 61,200 billion, an increase of 20.3% over the same period last year.

According to the assessment of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, although it is the low season for international tourism, the positive results in July and August showed clear signs of recovery and growth in the international tourist market (inbound) to Vietnam.

Of the nearly 14 million international arrivals in the past 8 months, 11.9 million arrived by air, accounting for 85.2% and up 22.6% over the same period in 2024; by road reached 1.9 million, accounting for 13.4% and up 17.5%; by sea recorded 187.8 thousand arrivals, accounting for 1.4% and up 13.4%.

In terms of markets, China and South Korea continued to maintain their leading positions, contributing nearly half of the total number of international visitors to Vietnam. China was the largest market sending visitors with more than 3.5 million arrivals, accounting for 25.4%, while South Korea ranked second with more than 2.9 million arrivals, accounting for 20.9%. Other markets in the top 10 markets sending visitors to Vietnam included: Taiwan (China), the United States, Japan, Cambodia, India, Russia, Australia and Malaysia.

In the first 8 months of 2025, most European markets continued to grow strongly, including key markets such as: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Norway.

Southeast Asian markets also grew well: Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand.

In particular, the number of visitors from the Russian market continues to grow very rapidly (164.9%). The remarkable growth of the Russian tourist market is the result of the tourism promotion and advertising program in Russia by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, localities and businesses in recent times.

In addition, the Indian market continues to affirm its great potential and maintain stable growth. In September 2025, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism organized a tourism promotion program in the two cities of Bengaluru and Hyderabad to enhance the presence of Vietnamese tourism in this market, creating conditions for businesses of both sides to connect, expand cooperation and promote bilateral tourist exchanges.

According to Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism Pham Van Thuy, India is a country with a long history, the birthplace of many major religions such as Buddhism and possesses many unique cultural heritages. India is not only a comprehensive strategic partner of Vietnam but also a great friend, having extensive cooperation with Vietnam in many fields, including tourism.

In the context of the increasingly developing Vietnam - India relationship, tourism is becoming an effective bridge, contributing to strengthening the bond between the people of the two countries. In 2024, Vietnam welcomed 501,427 Indian visitors, nearly three times higher than in 2019. In the first 7 months of 2025 alone, there were more than 387,000 Indian visitors to Vietnam, an increase of 42.5% over the same period last year. India is also among the top 10 markets with the largest number of international searches for Vietnam tourism from 2022 to present.

According to Deputy Director Pham Van Thuy, in order to create more favorable conditions for Indian tourists, Vietnam has implemented a quick electronic visa (e-visa) procedure, with a stay of up to 90 days, allowing single or multiple entries. At the same time, the aviation network connecting major cities of the two countries is increasingly expanding, while the safe, friendly tourism environment and hospitable Vietnamese people are contributing to bringing memorable experiences to international tourists.

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