Under Vietnam's updated visa policy, effective August 15, the visa-free stay for citizens of 13 countries has been extended from 15 days to 45 days. Additionally, citizens of 12 other countries enjoy visa exemptions ranging from 14 to 90 days.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has directed the ministries of public security and foreign affairs to explore the possibility of expanding visa exemptions to additional countries as part of efforts to stimulate tourism recovery.
Please be advised that the Vietnam Immigration Department will be closed on Monday, August 19th 2024. We will not be engaging in immigration procedures on this holiday occasion.
VIETNAM IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT
Vietnam’s recent relaxation of visa regulations has significantly boosted tourism, drawing more foreign visitors and facilitating easier travel. Maria Sanchez, a Spanish traveler, enjoyed a three-week stay in Vietnam, followed by a week in Cambodia, before returning to Vietnam for a seminar. "Planning my trip was much easier," she remarked, highlighting the convenience brought by the new policies.
Official Dispatch No. 1265/BYT-DP dated March 15, 2022 of the Ministry of Health regarding the prevention and control of COVID-19 pandemic for people entering Vietnam.
The Government Office issued Document No. 1606/VPCP-QHQT on March 15, 2022 on the restoration of Vietnam's immigration policy.
Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP of the Government issued on March 15, 2022 on visa exemption for citizens of 13 countries: Federal Republic of Germany, French Republic, Republic of Italy, Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Finland, and the Republic of Belarus.
Automatic extension of temporary residence for foreigners affected by the Covid-19 epidemic until 30/11/2021.
The American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) urged Vietnam on Monday to ease its lengthy quarantine period for vaccinated travellers and allow the private sector to help procure COVID-19 vaccines for their employees in the Southeast Asian country.
The time for processing the procedures for issuing a work permit is only 05 working days, the Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs will return the result to the applicant while the previous time limit is 07 days.