Russia's Vietnam Tourist Numbers May Hit Record 1.5M
Ministry of Economic Development: Russian tourists may set a record for Vietnam's visitor numbers.
Consensus
- The number of Russian tourists visiting Vietnam in 2026 is expected to reach 1.5 million.
- This would be a record high for tourism from Russia to Vietnam.
- Direct air connectivity between Russia and Vietnam is a factor in the increased tourism.
- Russian tourists can pay using QR codes and the 'Mir' payment system in Vietnam.
- The increase in tourism is attributed to the strengthening of the ruble and a shift from domestic to foreign travel.
Points of divergence
- The average duration of foreign trips by Russian tourists in January–July 2026 was 10.1 days, down from 10.6 days in 2025. — vedomosti
- The share of foreign trips in total summer bookings has increased. — vedomosti
- Many Russians may have chosen foreign destinations over domestic ones. — vedomosti
- The peak number of Russian tourists in Vietnam before 2026 was between 700,000 and 800,000 during 2018–2019. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Tourist traffic from Russia to Vietnam for the year may set a new record — Ведомости
- Ministry of Economic Development: Russian tourists may set a record for Vietnam's visitor numbers — Вести