What is the time limit for visa waiver for nationals who stay in Vietnam?
From 15/8/2023, what is the time limit for visa waiver for nationals who stay in Vietnam? - Mr. Hung (Tay Ninh).
What nationals are eligible for visa waiver in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 1 of the Resolution 32/NQ-CP in 2022 (amended by Article 1 of the Resolution 128/NQ-CP in 2023) stipulating as follows:
Visa waiver will be applicable to nationals of the Federal Republic of Germany, The French Republic, Italian Republic, Kingdom of Spain, The 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 with a maximum temporary residence period of 45 days from the date of entry, no matter what visa types they currently hold or their purposes of entry, on the basis of eligibility for entry in accordance with Vietnamese laws
As regulations above, visa waiver will be applicable to nationals of following countries when entering Vietnam:
1. The Federal Republic of Germany
2. The French Republic
3. Italian Republic
4. Kingdom of Spain
5. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
6. Russian Federation
7. Japan
8. Republic of Korea
9. Kingdom of Denmark
10. Kingdom of Sweden
11. Kingdom of Norway
12. Republic of Finland
13. The Republic of Belarus
What is the time limit for visa waiver for nationals who stay in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 1 of the Resolution 32/NQ-CP in 2022 (amended by Article 1 of the Resolution 128/NQ-CP in 2023) stipulating as follows:
Visa waiver will be applicable to nationals of the Federal Republic of Germany, The French Republic, Italian Republic, Kingdom of Spain, The 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 with a maximum temporary residence period of 45 days from the date of entry, no matter what visa types they currently hold or their purposes of entry, on the basis of eligibility for entry in accordance with Vietnamese laws
As regulations above, the time limit for visa waiver for nationals who stay in Vietnam is 45 days from the date of entry.
What are conditions for visa waiver in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 20 of the Law on Entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam in 2014 (amended by Clause 11 Article 1 of the Law on amendments to the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam in 2019) stipulating entry eligibility as follows:
Entry eligibility
1. A foreigner shall be permitted for entry if he/she:
a) possesses a passport or documents enabling international travel, except for cases of visa-free entry as specified in this Law.
Passport of a foreigner wishing to make entry in form of unilateral visa-free must be valid at least for another 6 months; and
b) does not fall into categories of entry suspension specified in Article 21 of this Law.
2. A foreigner making entry on electronic visas must fully satisfy all conditions specified in Clause 1 of this Article and make entry via international border checkpoints decided by the Government.
As regulations above, a foreigner shall be permitted for entry if:
- Passport of a foreigner wishing to make entry in form of unilateral visa-free must be valid at least for another 6 months.
- He/she does not fall into categories of entry suspension in accordance with the law.
What are cases of suspension from entry of foreigners in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 21 of the Law on Entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam in 2014 stipulating cases of suspension from entry of foreigners in Vietnam as follows:
Cases of suspension from entry
1. Any of the conditions in Clause 1 Article 20 of this Law is not satisfied.
2. Children under 14 years of age without parents, guardians or authorized custodians.
3. Forging papers or providing false information to obtain entry/exit/residence permit.
4. Any person suffering from a mental disease or infectious disease that threatens the public health.
5. Any person that was deported from Vietnam within the last 03 years.
6. Any person that was compelled to leave Vietnam within the last 06 months.
7. For reasons of epidemic prevention.
8. For reasons of natural disasters.
9. For reasons of national defense, national security, social order, and social safety.
As regulations above, a foreigner shall be suspended for entry in Vietnam in following cases:
- Conditions for entry is not satisfied.
- Children under 14 years of age without parents, guardians or authorized custodians.
- Forging papers or providing false information to obtain entry/exit/residence permit.
- Any person suffering from a mental disease or infectious disease that threatens the public health.
- Any person that was deported from Vietnam within the last 03 years.
- Any person that was compelled to leave Vietnam within the last 06 months.
- For reasons of epidemic prevention.
- For reasons of natural disasters.
- For reasons of national defense, national security, social order, and social safety.
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