Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 10) — Conditions for Grant of a Visa

To be issued a Vietnam visa, foreigners must (1) hold a valid passport/travel document, (2) [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 9) — Visa Validity Durations by Type

Article 9 sets the maximum validity for each Vietnam visa symbol. Short trips (SQ, HN, [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 8) — Visa Symbols (Codes), Who They’re For, and How to Choose

Article 8 assigns visa symbols (codes) to match your purpose of entry (diplomatic, business, work, [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 7) — Visa Validity & Forms (e-Visa, Sticker, Loose-Leaf)

Article 7 defines how long a Vietnam visa is valid and which forms it can [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 6) — Revocation or Invalidation of Visas, TRCs & Entry Papers

Under Article 6, Vietnam may revoke or invalidate a foreigner’s visa, e-Visa, entry permit, or [...]

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 (Article 4) — Principles for Entry, Exit, Transit & Residence

Article 4 sets four governing principles for foreigners in Vietnam: **(1) comply with Vietnamese law [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 2) — Subjects of Application (Who the Law Covers & Practical Implications)

Article 2 of Vietnam’s Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners applies to [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law (Article 1) — Scope of Regulation, Who It Applies To, and Why It Matters

Article 1 of Vietnam’s Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners defines the [...]

Vietnam Immigration Law Update – Amendments on Passports and Exit Procedures for Citizens (2023)

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