India, April 7 -- The Embassy of India in Vietnam has issued an advisory for Indian nationals travelling to the country, urging caution over two key concerns - visa rules for Phu Quoc Island and risks associated with the loss of passports during travel.

Phu Quoc Island has emerged as a popular destination due to its visa-free entry policy for certain foreign nationals, including Indians. However, the Embassy cautioned that the exemption comes with strict limitations.

According to the advisory, visa-free access is restricted to Phu Quoc Island and does not permit entry into mainland Vietnam. This means Indian travellers cannot visit cities such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi without a valid Vietnamese visa.

The Embassy warned that complic...