A Vietnam visa allows foreigners to enter Vietnam legally for a short, clearly defined period based on purposes such as tourism, business, or visiting family. In contrast, a temporary residence card (TRC) is designed for long-term stay and can replace a visa for entry and exit during its validity. Visas are suitable for short visits, …
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Vietnam currently grants visa-free entry to citizens of selected countries under unilateral and bilateral visa exemption policies. Travelers from 13 unilateral visa exemption countries—including Japan, South Korea, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and several Nordic countries—can stay in Vietnam for up to 45 days without a visa. In addition, citizens of ASEAN countries and …
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To apply for an entry approval letter into Vietnam for a foreign national, the dossier must include: a passport valid for at least 6 months, Form NA2, a certified copy of the sponsoring company’s Business Registration Certificate and Investment Licence, Form NA16, a USB digital signature token, … and a number of other requirements. Join …
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Currently, The temporary residence card fee in Vietnam is 165 USD for a TRC valid from over 5 to 10 years, 155 USD for 2–5 years, and 145 USD for up to 2 years. If a foreigner needs to renew a temporary residence card, the extension fee is 10 USD per renewal. Payments can be made …
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Temporary residence registration for foreigners in Vietnam is mandatory and should be declared within 12 hours of arrival at the accommodation (up to 24 hours in remote areas). You can do the declaration online via the official immigration portal or in person using form NA17, usually through the accommodation provider/host. Required details typically include the …
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Cyprus passport holders need a visa to enter Vietnam in most standard travel cases. At the moment, the two fastest and most practical options are applying for a Vietnam e-visa online or applying for an Approval Letter when there is a sponsoring company or a family sponsor in Vietnam. The right option depends on your …
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There are two simple ways for Chinese citizens to apply for a family visit visa in Vietnam: applying for an E-visa (Electronic Visa) or obtaining an Entry Approval Letter (followed by receiving the visa at the airport). So, what are the specific steps for applying for a family visit visa for Chinese citizens? Let’s explore …
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If your Temporary Residence Card Vietnam expired, you should immediately contact the Vietnam Immigration Department or the local Immigration Office to resolve the situation and apply for an extension or a new residence document. Overstaying a Temporary Residence Card may result in administrative fines ranging from 500,000 VND to 20,000,000 VND, depending on how long …
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If you are looking for a Vietnam visa for Czech Republic citizens, the two most common options are the Vietnam e-visa and the Vietnam Approval Letter. Each option has different entry conditions, document requirements, and application steps depending on your travel purpose and method of entry. Based on our practical experience handling Vietnam visa cases …
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Timor-Leste citizens need a valid visa or another equivalent immigration document to enter Vietnam. At the moment, Vietnam does not offer visa-free entry for holders of Timor-Leste passports. In many standard cases, the fastest options are a Vietnam e-visa from around 3 working days or an Approval Letter from around 5 working days, depending on …
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