How to patch the hole in management of foreigners in Vietnam?

Local media last month reported that nearly 400 Chinese nationals were detained after a police raid on July 27 on a gambling den in Our City urban center in the northern city of Haiphong.

Draft law facilitates visa issuance for foreigners

Foreign tourists who choose Phu Quoc island, Kien Giang province, as their only destination in Vietnam may stay in the island for at most 30 days without having to apply for a visa to enter the country.

Official Gazette issues Nos 20-22/2019, issued on June 10, 2019

Electronic visa scheme extended

The pilot program on issuance of electronic visas to foreigners will be extended for two more years, starting from February 1, 2019.

National Assembly elects Party chief as President

National Assembly deputies on October 23 elected Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, as the President for the 2016-21 tenure during the month-long sixth session which opened on October 20 in Hanoi.

Lawmakers approve continued pilot e-visa issuance for foreigners

The National Assembly Standing Committee has decided to extend the pilot e-visa program for foreign visitors to Vietnam by another two years during its 28th session on October 15-17 in Hanoi.

Official Gazette issues Nos 9-12 October 2017, coming out on January 17, 2018

E-visa policy boosts tourism

The e-visa pilot scheme, implemented since the beginning of this year, appears to have a positive impact on Vietnam’s tourism.

Official Gazette issues Nos 7-9 February 2017, released on May 10, 2017

Official Gazette issues Nos 4-6 January 2017, coming out on April 5, 2017