Foreigners who are seeking e-visas should search for information in advance and access the right website, the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security said on October 25.

Vietnam will discontinue automatic stay extension for foreign nationals in the country starting January 15, as the country tentatively reopens its borders, according to a notice from Immigration Department.

Adapting to social distancing conditions is not easy for anyone, let alone foreigners who do not have a family around for support. This is the exact situation of many expats in Vietnam during the recent outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.

The Immigration Department will extend its visa waiver program for another month, officials have announced.

Citizens of 80 countries and territories who enter Vietnam with e-visas (EV) of a validity period of 30 days, once obtaining work permits or certificates of exemption from work permit, may have their e-visas changed into LD1 or LD2 visas or temporary residence cards in accordance with law.

Citizens of 80 countries and territories who enter Vietnam with e-visas (EV) of a validity period of 30 days, once obtaining work permits or certificates of exemption from work permit, may have their e-visas changed into LD1 or LD2 visas or temporary residence cards in accordance with law.

Foreigners who entered Vietnam from March 1 can have their temporary stay permits automatically extended for another month until September 30, the Immigration Department announced on Monday.

The Law Revising a Number of Articles of the Law on Foreigners’ Entry in, Exit from, Transit through and Residence in Vietnam was passed on November 25 last year. It adds three new articles to and revises 17 articles of the 2014 version.

The ninth session of the 14th National Assembly wrapped up on June 19 after 19 working days with both in-person and online meetings.

From the beginning of July, residents from a number of countries worldwide will be allowed to enter Vietnam using e-visas. The Government also revealed a list of border gates and airports that will accept electronic entry.