Vietnam’s 90-day E-Visas to be Applied Since 15th Aug 2023

Vietnam National Assembly approved on June 24 2023 a bill revising the regulations on the entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam. Accordingly, the duration of an electronic visa (e-visa) will be increased to 90 days, with unlimited multiple entrances.

My Son Sanctuary - A World Heritage Located in Quang Nam Province, Central Vietnam

Vietnam: “Online Visa of 3 months” Draft Law Proposed to the National Assembly for Approval

HANOI - Minister of Public Security To Lam presented the revision draft of the Law on Immigration of Foreigners in Vietnam to the National Assembly on 2nd June 2023 at its ongoing congress. If passed, the max duration of online visa granted to foreigners shall be increased to 03 months; and duration of temporary residence for foreigners entitled to unilateral visa exemption shall be increased to 45 days.

Vietnam to Exempt Visa for Citizens from 13 Countries Since 15th Mar 2022

The Vietnam Government issued a resolution on visa exemption for citizens of the 13 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Belarus, effective from March 15th 2022.

Vietnam: All international regular routes to be resumed as before the epidemic

In order to prepare for the reopening of tourism for international visitors before March 31 under the direction of the Government, the  Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam decided to lift the restriction on operating frequency applied on international routes. Accordingly, all flights to and from Vietnam shall be soon back to normal as before the Covid-19 pandemic.

The changes in Vietnam's regulations on Work Permit for foreign labours

Foreign labours working in Vietnam are increasing rapidly, from 12,602 people in 2004 to nearly 84,000 in 2019. The regulations of the country on Work Permit (WP) have been changed over time to both simplize the procedures and tackle the "illegal" working in Vietnam by some foreigners. This article shall illustrate on how the regulations on WP have been modified from 2013 to 2020.