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Vietnam and Norway Strengthen Tourism Ties Through Historic Trade Deal and Visa-Free Access.
Vietnam’s historic partnership with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein could create new opportunities for tourism, visa-free travel and European investment by reducing barriers to trade and boosting business links. The Vietnam EFTA Free Trade Agreement 2026 was signed in Hanoi on 18 October. Vietnam already grants visa-free entry to eligible Norwegian and Swiss visitors, and there are growing tourism partnerships and new investment prospects that could benefit Vietnam’s travel and hospitality industries.Vietnam has signed a historic free trade agreement with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, opening new doors for trade, investment and possible tourism growth. The landmark deal was signed in Hanoi on Sunday, 18 October 2026, after more than 14 years of talks. While the agreement mainly focuses on trade, it could also strengthen business travel, hotel demand and tourism partnerships. Switzerland and Vietnam have already agreed to deepen tourism cooperation. Norway and Switzerland also benefit from existing Vietnamese visa-free travel policies. The development comes as Vietnam’s tourism industry continues to attract record numbers of international visitors.
Source: Travel and Tour World
