Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 5) — Prohibited Acts & Practical Examples

Article 5 lists what is not allowed in Vietnam’s immigration system: obstructing lawful rights/obligations, creating [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law Update – Key Amendments for Foreign Visitors (2023–2025)

On June 24, 2023, Vietnam’s National Assembly passed important amendments to the Law on Entry, [...]

Article 18 – Grant of Visas at Vietnam’s Border Gates

For travelers who were not able to obtain a visa beforehand, Vietnam’s Immigration Law provides [...]

Article 40. Requirements for Establishment and Management of the National Database on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens

The National Database on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens is a centralized, digital system [...]

Article 39 – Procedures for Exit Postponement, Extension, and Cancellation

Article 39 of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens outlines the order [...]

Article 31. Revocation or Invalidation of Passports (Explained)

In Vietnam’s immigration law, the government has clear regulations on when a passport may be [...]

Article 38 – Exit Postponement Period and Extension

Article 38 of Vietnam’s Immigration Law regulates the duration and possible extension of exit postponement [...]

Article 8 – Persons Eligible for Diplomatic Passports in Vietnam

Under Vietnam’s Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens, certain groups of individuals are [...]

Article 23. Responsibilities of Immigration Paper Holders

When traveling abroad or returning to Vietnam, holders of immigration papers—such as passports, e-passports, or [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 11) — When Vietnam Issues a “Loose-Leaf” (Separate Paper) Visa

Under Article 11, Vietnam may place a visa on a separate piece of paper—often called [...]