29/08/2023
Electronic Visa Issuance for Citizens of All Countries, Extending the Validity Period of Electronic Visas to a Maximum of 90 Days, and Extending the Temporary Stay Period for Citizens from Certain Countries to 45 Days from August 15, 2023
Starting from August 15, 2023, several new regulations regarding immigration management will come into effect. The government will begin issuing electronic visas (referred to as e-visas or EVs) for citizens of all countries and territories. The validity period for electronic visas will be extended from a maximum of 30 days to a maximum of 90 days, available for single or multiple entries. The temporary stay period for citizens from 13 countries to which Vietnam unilaterally exempts visas will be extended to 45 days.
Foreign individuals undergoing entry procedures at international airport checkpoints
Implementation of electronic visa issuance (or e-visas, designated as EV) for citizens of all countries and territories
On August 14, 2023, the Government issued Resolution No. 127/NQ-CP regarding the application of electronic visa issuance for citizens of various countries and territories. International checkpoints will allow foreign individuals to enter and exit using electronic visas. According to this resolution, the government mandates the implementation of electronic visa issuance for citizens of all countries and territories.
The list of international checkpoints allowing foreign individuals to enter and exit using electronic visas includes:
13 international airport checkpoints:
Noi Bai International Airport checkpoint
Tan Son Nhat International Airport checkpoint
Cam Ranh International Airport checkpoint
Da Nang International Airport checkpoint
Cat Bi International Airport checkpoint
Can Tho International Airport checkpoint
Phu Quoc International Airport checkpoint
Phu Bai International Airport checkpoint
Van Don International Airport checkpoint
Tho Xuan International Airport checkpoint
D**g Hoi International Airport checkpoint
Phu Cat International Airport checkpoint
Lien Khuong International Airport checkpoint
16 land checkpoints:
Tay Trang International Checkpoint, Dien Bien Province
Mong Cai International Checkpoint, Quang Ninh Province
Huu Nghi International Checkpoint, Lang Son Province
Lao Cai International Checkpoint, Lao Cai Province
Na Meo International Checkpoint, Thanh Hoa Province
Nam Can International Checkpoint, Nghe An Province
Cau Treo International Checkpoint, Ha Tinh Province
Cha Lo International Checkpoint, Quang Binh Province
La Lay International Checkpoint, Quang Tri Province
Lao Bao International Checkpoint, Quang Tri Province
Bo Y International Checkpoint, Kon Tum Province
Moc Bai International Checkpoint, Tay Ninh Province
Xa Mat International Checkpoint, Tay Ninh Province
Tinh Bien International Checkpoint, An Giang Province
Vinh Xuong land and river checkpoint, An Giang Province
Ha Tien International Checkpoint, Kien Giang Province
13 sea checkpoints:
Hon G*i Port checkpoint, Quang Ninh Province
Cam Pha Port checkpoint, Quang Ninh Province
Hai Phong Port checkpoint, Hai Phong City
Nghi Son Port checkpoint, Thanh Hoa Province
Vung Ang Port checkpoint, Ha Tinh Province
Chan May Port checkpoint, Thua Thien Hue Province
Da Nang Port checkpoint, Da Nang City
Nha Trang Port checkpoint, Khanh Hoa Province
Quy Nhon Port checkpoint, Binh Dinh Province
Dung Quat Port checkpoint, Quang Ngai Province
Vung Tau Port checkpoint, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
Ho Chi Minh City Port checkpoint, Ho Chi Minh City
Duong D**g Port checkpoint, Kien Giang Province
The Prime Minister of the Government will direct relevant functional agencies to take necessary measures to ensure national sovereignty, national security, social order, and safety during the implementation of the resolution.
This resolution will be effective from August 15, 2023, replacing Resolution No. 79/NQ-CP dated May 25, 2020, and Resolution No. 60/NQ-CP dated April 27, 2022.
Customs officers at the Immigration Department will assist foreign individuals with procedures at the Department's office.
The validity period of electronic visas will be extended from a maximum of 30 days to a maximum of 90 days, available for single or multiple entries.
According to Article 2 of the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens and the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam, starting from August 15, 2023, the validity period of electronic visas (or e-visas, designated as EV) will be extended from a maximum of 30 days to a maximum of 90 days, available for single or multiple entries.
The temporary stay period for citizens from 13 countries that Vietnam unilaterally exempts visas for will be extended to 45 days.
On August 14, 2023, the Government issued Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP to amend Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022, regarding visa exemption for citizens of certain countries. Specifically, Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP amends Article 1 of Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022, as follows:
Exemption of visas for citizens of countries: the Federal Republic of Germany, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Kingdom of Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Russian Federation, Japan, the Republic of Korea, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Finland, and the Republic of Belarus with a temporary stay period of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry, based on meeting the entry conditions stipulated by Vietnamese law.
Therefore, compared to Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022, the temporary stay period for citizens of these countries will be extended from 15 days to 45 days.
Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP will be effective from August 15, 2023.
Earlier, on June 24, 2023, the National Assembly passed amendments and supplements to certain articles of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens and the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. Accordingly, the temporary stay period for citizens from countries to which Vietnam unilaterally exempts visas will be extended to 45 days, an increase of 30 days compared to the stipulated period in the 2014 Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.
These policies represent a breakthrough, affirming the Vietnamese Government's continued commitment to opening up to foreigners visiting Vietnam, facilitating visa, entry, and exit processes, especially for foreigners coming to Vietnam for work, investment, market exploration, and tourism.
