COVID-19: Entry requirement exemptions announced

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Vietnamese government has announced exemptions to its entry requirements for qualifying foreign nationals, overseas Vietnamese nationals and their relatives.

Key Points:

• Individuals who hold a valid permanent resident card, temporary residence card, visa or visa exemption certificate are exempt from entry permit requirements and the immigration approval process.
• Foreign nationals who do not hold a valid permanent resident cards, temporary residence card, visa or visa exemption certificate and are traveling to Vietnam for work purposes must get an entry demand approval.
• Entry demand requests must be sponsored by a host entity in Vietnam, issued by the People’s Committee and approved by immigration authorities.

BAL Analysis: The government intends to reduce the administrative burden for individuals who hold a valid permanent resident card, temporary residence card, visa or visa exemption certificate. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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