The Government has just issued a revised Resolution on visa exemption for citizens of some countries.

Specifically, Vietnam exempts visas for citizens of the following countries: Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Belarus with a temporary stay of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry, on the basis of meeting all entry conditions as prescribed by Vietnamese law.

Thus, compared to Resolution No. 32 of 2022 of the Government, the temporary residence period for citizens of the above countries will be increased from 15 days to 45 days.

This resolution takes effect from tomorrow, August 15.

Tourists visit Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Thanh Tung

Previously, the National Assembly passed the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens and the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.

The temporary residence period for citizens of countries unilaterally exempted from visas by Vietnam is extended to 45 days, an increase of 30 days compared to the period prescribed in the 2014 Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.

Issue electronic visas to citizens of all countries and territories

The Government has just issued Resolution 127 on the application of electronic visas for citizens of countries and territories; allowing foreigners to enter and exit the country with electronic visas.

The Government has decided to issue electronic visas to citizens of all countries and territories.

List of border gates allowing foreigners to enter and exit with electronic visas:

List of airlines: Noi Bai; Tan Son Nhat; Cam Ranh; Da Nang; Cat Bi; Can Tho ; Phu Quoc; Phu Bai; Van Don; Tho Xuan; Dong Hoi; Phu Cat; Lien Khuong.

Photo: Anh Nguyen

List of roads: Tay Trang, Dien Bien province; Mong Cai, Quang Ninh province; Huu Nghi, Lang Son province; Lao Cai, Lao Cai province; Na Meo, Thanh Hoa province; Nam Can, Nghe An province; Cau Treo, Ha Tinh province; Cha Lo, Quang Binh province; La Lay, Quang Tri province; Lao Bao, Quang Tri province; Bo Y, Kon Tum province; Moc Bai, Tay Ninh province; Xa Mat, Tay Ninh province; Tinh Bien, An Giang province; Vinh Xuong road and waterway, An Giang province; Ha Tien, Kien Giang province.

List of sea routes: Hon Gai Port, Quang Ninh Province; Cam Pha Port, Quang Ninh Province; Hai Phong Port, Hai Phong City; Nghi Son Port, Thanh Hoa Province; Vung Ang Port, Ha Tinh Province; Chan May Port, Thua Thien Hue Province; Da Nang Port, Da Nang City; Nha Trang Port, Khanh Hoa Province; Quy Nhon Port, Binh Dinh Province; Dung Quat Port, Quang Ngai Province; Vung Tau Port, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province; Ho Chi Minh City Port, Ho Chi Minh City; Duong Dong Port, Kien Giang Province.

The Government assigned the Prime Minister to direct relevant agencies to take necessary measures to ensure sovereignty, national security, and social order and safety during the implementation of the resolution.

Currently, e-visas are issued by the Immigration Department to foreigners through the electronic transaction system and are valid for one time. Before the above resolution, Vietnam issued e-visas to citizens of 80 countries.

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