Vietnamese entry visa is required for all foreigners wishing to visit Vietnam except citizens of countries having visa exemption inclusion in bilateral consular agreements with Vietnam.

Lotussia Travel, a Hanoi-based tour operator announces the offer of free visa to Vietnam for foreign visitors if they book any tour package with Lotussia Travel and travel to Vietnam during the period May – September 2010.

Travelling during this low-season in Vietnam, travelers would also receive value added tax refund when they buy goods in Vietnam. In addition, a state promotion campaign with reduction of 10-40 percent on goods prices would be run at the same time in Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City.

“This is a good opportunity for foreign visitor to come and experience Vietnam when everything become cheaper, especially when Hanoi local authorities prepare to celebrate the 1000-year anniversary of Vietnam’s capital Thang Long - Hanoi. Travelers will have chance to participate in lots of cultural activities will be held throughout the country before the grand ceremony opens on the 10th October 2010.” – Said Nguyen Khuong, Lotussia Travel’s Business Development Manager.

Vietnam Airlines will also continue to implement the campaign to stimulate domestic tourism demand. The fares from southern and central provinces to the north will be cut by 30-35 percent.

For further information about Lotussia Travel’s sample tour packages, visit www.lotussiatravel.com