The largest number of international visitors to Vietnam ever

In the first quarter, Vietnam welcomed 6. 76 million international visitors, a record high.

Zing News•04/04/2026

According to the Bureau of Statistics, in March, Vietnam welcomed nearly 2. 1 million international visitors, bringing its total number of first-quarter arrivals to 6. 76 million, up 12. 4 percent from the same period in 2025.

The Bureau Travel The country assessed this result as not only a record in terms of numbers, but also clearly reflecting the attractiveness, resilience and increasingly solid position of Vietnam's tourism in an uncertain global context.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS TO VIETNAM
Sources: Bureau of the Census
The brand.		The road?	The road	Sea routes
	%	82. 3	15 and a half	2 and 3

The Road to the Throne

Of the total 6. 76 million international visits, those arriving by air accounted for 82. 3%, by road 15. 5%, and by sea 2. 2%.

The overwhelming weight of aviation This shows that Vietnam is attracting a lot of visitors from medium and long-haul markets. political And the cost of fuel.

Against the backdrop of conflict in the Middle East that has increased oil prices and disrupted some international flights, airline passenger numbers have remained at a high level reflecting connectivity capacity and confidence by international travellers for a safe, stable, accessible destination.

Phu Quoc Airport is clogged with international travelers at the end of 2025. Sulfuric acid.

Besides that, 15. 5% of visitors arrive by road continue to assert the role of neighbouring markets such as China, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

This is a group of travelers with advantages in distance, reasonable cost, quick resilience and high flexibility. In the context of increasing global transportation costs, regional passenger flows act as "buffer", contributing to maintaining growth momentum and reducing the impact from external fluctuations.

In the meantime, Sea travelers now account for only 2. 2 percent.With the advantage of long coastline and abundant resources, Vietnam has many conditions to develop maritime tourism, a segment with high spending levels and large scale visitors.

Dedicated port investment and the development of high-quality short term products are seen as important directions to effectively exploit this segment.

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International visitors grow strongly

In the first quarter, China (1. 4 million views) and South Korea (1. 3 million visits) continue to be the two largest markets, accounting for about 40% of total international visitors to Vietnam.

Southeast Asian markets recorded strong growth, including Malaysia (21. 5%), Singapore (30. 2%), Cambodia (41. 1%), Indonesia (43. 9%), Philippines (69. 3%) and Thailand (6. 5%). In South Asia, India increased by 69. 3%, showing great potential of the world's most populous market.

10 MARKETS THAT SENT THE LARGEST NUMBER OF VISITORS TO VIETNAM IN Q1
Sources: Bureau of the Census
The brand.		Mainland China	South Korea	Russian	The Kingdom of Cambodia	Taiwan (China)	The United States	Japanese	India	Other countries	Malaysian
Reception of guests	Millions of views	1. 4 Other	One thirty three.	It's 0. 37.	0. 33	This is 0. 32.	This is 0. 3.	It's a quarter.	This is 0. 24.	This is 0. 174.	This is 0. 17.

Europe and Asia In March, despite being affected by the disruption of some international flights due to war in the Middle East, long-haul markets maintained growth over the same period last year. North and South America With the U. S. , it's up 17 percent, Canada is up 24. 2 percent and Oceania with Australia is up 18. 4 percent, New Zealand is up 19. 4 percent.

These figures show that Vietnam is not only expanding its scale but also diversifying the market, enhancing sustainability in growth.

In a context where traditional and non-traditional security factors are increasingly influencing travel behaviour, the safety factor has become an important criterion in choosing destinations, according to the National Tourism Board.

With a stable political environment, guaranteed social security order and the ability to control risk effectively, Vietnam has built confidence for international tourists. This is an important foundation in the context of uncertain world conditions.

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The attraction of Vietnamese tourism also comes from the diversity of its resources and cultural identity. Trends in experiential travel, green travel and native exploration help many destinations increase their appeal. 60 Minutes CBS (USA) is a testament to the spread of Vietnamese tourism image.

Increasingly flexible visa policies along with the expansion of e-visas, extended stay periods and increased frequency of international flights have contributed to improved accessibility.

Against the backdrop of rising global travel costs, "easy-to-go" destinations and cost optimization have clear advantages, Vietnam is taking advantage of this trend.

Promotion and promotion activities are also carried out in a professional, focused manner, promoting public cooperation and leveraging digital platforms. The image of Vietnam is positioned not only as an attractive destination but also as a friendly, stable and reliable country.

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