Under Article 6, Vietnam may revoke or invalidate a foreigner’s visa, e-Visa, entry permit, or Temporary Residence Card (TRC) when the holder violates immigration law—especially prohibited acts in Article 5 (cls. 3–6), entry-suspension grounds in Article 21 (cl. 3), or non-compliance with obligations in Article 44 (pt. b, cl. 2). Consequences can include immediate loss of status, fines, departure orders/deportation, and future entry bans.
Who this guide helps (and the problems it solves)
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Tourists and business travelers: “Can my e-Visa be canceled after approval?”
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Expats/students/TRC holders: “What mistakes cause TRC cancellation or deportation?”
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Employers, schools, hotels/landlords: “When can a sponsored foreigner’s papers be invalidated, and what are our duties?”
What “revocation” or “invalidation” means (plain English)
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Your entry/residence permission immediately stops being valid—even before its printed expiry date.
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You may be required to exit Vietnam; serious cases can trigger deportation or re-entry bans.
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Any extensions, conversions, or new filings can be refused while issues remain unresolved.
When can Vietnam revoke or invalidate immigration papers?
A) Violations under Article 5 (cls. 3–6) — Prohibited Acts
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Illegal entry/exit/transit/residence (e.g., overstaying, using non-approved checkpoints).
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False information / forged or altered documents (edited PDF visas, tampered passport scans, fake invites).
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Using immigration status for activities against national security/public order.
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Misuse/transfer of immigration papers (buying, selling, lending, borrowing visas/TRCs; erasing/modifying contents).
B) Article 21 (cl. 3) — Suspension from entry
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Grounds tied to national security, public order/public health, or criminal concerns.
C) Article 44 (pt. b, cl. 2) — Failure to fulfill obligations
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Examples: not declaring temporary residence, not updating addresses/employers, ignoring reporting or record-keeping duties required by law.
Rule of thumb: Most cancellations stem from four root causes: overstay, purpose mismatch (working on a tourist status), forged/altered documents, or address/reporting failures.
Real-world scenarios (answer-style)
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Tourist changed plans & overstayed: Visa can be invalidated; expect fine + exit and potential ban.
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Dual-passport traveler switches passports mid-trip: Record mismatch may trigger cancellation under procedural non-compliance.
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Employer forgets to update TRC holder’s worksite/address: Obligation breach risks the foreigner’s TRC revocation.
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Student submits edited bank letter: Document tampering → immediate invalidation and possible denial of future visas.
Consequences at a glance
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Status loss: Visa/TRC no longer valid.
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Administrative penalties: Fines, departure orders, or deportation in serious cases.
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Future travel impact: Temporary or multi-year entry bans; tougher scrutiny on later applications.
If you receive a revocation notice (5-step action plan)
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Verify the notice (name, passport number, case number).
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Stop risky travel (no border runs or domestic flights that require immigration checks).
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Contact your sponsor/host (employer, school, landlord, hotel) to fulfill declaration/rectification duties.
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Prepare corrective filings (correct documents, compliant photos, accurate ports/purpose).
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Cooperate with exit or remedy (pay fines if assessed; follow the departure order; reapply cleanly when eligible).
Prevention checklist (copy/paste)
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✅ Purpose matches status (tourism/business/study/work); no unauthorized work.
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✅ One-passport consistency (apply, enter, exit, residence records).
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✅ Passport validity ≥ 6 months; unaltered scans; compliant photo.
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✅ Temporary residence declared by hotel/landlord; update on address/employer changes.
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✅ Extensions/conversions filed before expiry; avoid overstay.
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❌ No altered PDFs, no borrowed invitations, no unofficial “fees/shortcuts.”
Quick FAQs
Can an approved e-Visa be canceled before entry?
Yes—if entry-suspension grounds or prohibited acts apply.
Does revocation always mean deportation?
Not always, but exit orders are common; deportation/entry bans depend on severity.
Can I fix a clerical mistake after a notice?
Sometimes—timely correction via your sponsor/host and compliant re-filing may restore eligibility.
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