New Vietnam Immigration Laws take effect January 1, 2015
Pursuant to new immigration laws passed by the National Assembly of Vietnam, the Immigration system in Vietnam will have several changes effective from January 1st, 2015.
New visa classification structure
Pursuant to visa code, which entered into effect on 1 January, 2015, Vietnam visa is divided into 20 categories instead 10 as previously. Accordingly, the foreign nationals have to apply for a visa based on their intended travel purpose. Please review the brief description of each visa classification in the chart below and choose the visa that most closely matches the purpose of your travel:
|
No. |
Vietnam visa code |
Features |
Duration of visa |
Duration of Temporary Resident Card |
|
1. |
NG1, NG2, NG3, NG4 |
This is diplomatic visa granted to diplomats and officials, United Nations officials (and their accompanied spouse/children) travelling on duty or visitors travelling to Vietnam on invitation of Vietnam government. It allows a temporary stay of foreign government officials to conduct official business on behalf of their government in Vietnam. |
Up to 12 months |
Up to 5 years |
|
2. |
LV1, LV2 |
This visa is available for those entering Vietnam to work with authorities or governmental agencies. |
Up to 12 months |
Up to 5 years |
|
3. |
DT |
This visa is issued for investors and lawyers |
Up to 5 months |
Up to 5 years |
|
4. |
DN |
Foreign nationals who want to work with Vietnamese enterprises are issued this visa |
Up to 12 months |
NA |
|
5. |
NN1, NN2 |
The visa is for Chief Representative Office, Project Manager of foreign NGOs, chief of foreign representative office in Vietnam |
Up to 12 months |
Up to 3 years |
|
6. |
NN3 |
The visa is applicable to foreign staff of NGOs or representative offices in Vietnam |
Up to 12 months |
NA |
|
7. |
DH |
This is student visa for foreign nationals who wish to study or do an internship in Vietnam |
Up to 12 months |
Up to 5 years |
|
8. |
HN |
Visa for foreigners attending meeting or conference in Vietnam |
Up to 3 months |
NA |
|
9. |
PV1 |
Foreign journalists with permanent residence who report on news or be engaged in activities to gather information for the media must obtain this visa |
Up to 12 months |
Up to 2 years |
|
10. |
PV2 |
Professional journalists should apply for this visa for the purpose of reporting on Vietnam events for a short term |
Up to 12 months |
NA |
|
11. |
LD |
This visa allows the foreigners to temporarily live and work in Vietnam |
Up to 2 years |
Up to 2 years |
|
12. |
DL |
This is nonimmigrant visa for those travelling to Vietnam for tourism purposes |
Up to 3 months |
NA |
|
13. |
TT |
This visa is issued for spouses and children under 18 years old of bearers of visa categories LV1, LV2, DT, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LD. It is also available for foreign nationals who are parents, spouse or children of Vietnamese citizens |
Up to 12 months |
Up to 3 years |
|
14. |
VR |
This visa is for the purpose of family-visit and other purposes |
Up to 6 months |
NA |
|
15. |
SQ |
This visa is issued to those who are in relationship with MOF, Consulate and enter Vietnam for the purpose of market research, medical treatment, family-visit or tourism |
Up to 30 days |
NA |
Attention:
· The passport of foreign applicants must be valid at least 1 month beyond the period of validity of the visa. After the visa expires, the foreigners can apply for a new visa to re-enter Vietnam.
· People interested in entering Vietnam under the DT, LD and DH categories must provide documentary evidence of the purpose of the visit.
· There is no limit on the number of entries for foreigners entering Vietnam under the unilateral visa exemption program. However, there must be a gap of at least 30 days between two visits.
· Foreign visitors are no longer permitted to change their visa category from within Vietnam. The foreigners must exit Vietnam and apply for a new visa if wishing to change visa status.
New entry and exit restrictions
In attempt to establish entry and exit policies that give more clarity to foreign nationals, the Vietnam government just offered greater restrictions on entry and departure.
The foreigners are not permitted an entry into Vietnam in the following cases:
· He/she was deported from Vietnam within the last 03 years
· He/she was compelled to leave Vietnam within the last 06 months
· He/she presents false information or documents to obtain entry/exit/resident permit
· He/she is under 14 years and travelling without an accompanying parent or guardian.
Foreign visitors are prohibited from departing Vietnam for up to 3 years in the following case:
· He/she hasn’t fulfilled tax obligations in Vietnam
· He/she is obliged to comply with an administrative sanction
· He/she has been criminally charged
· He/she is a party to judicial proceeding
As instructions on the implementation of the new law have yet to be provided, the companies sponsoring foreign employees should keep up-to-date with information on how Vietnam government will implement the laws to well-prepare for the application of work permit.
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