From July 1, 2026, two additional visa types will be introduced for foreign nationals entering Vietnam.
On December 10, 2025, the National Assembly passed a law amending and supplementing a number of articles of 10 laws related to security and order, and from July 1, 2026, two more types of visas for foreigners will be added.
Immigration, emigration, and residence policies for foreigners in the International Financial Center.
(Chinhphu.vn) - The Government has issued Decree No. 327/2025/ND-CP regulating policies on entry, exit, and residence for foreigners at the International Financial Center in Vietnam.
Adding 41 international border gates allowing foreigners to exit and enter the country with electronic visas
(Chinhphu.vn) - The Government issued Resolution No. 389/NQ-CP dated December 2, 2025 on supplementing the list of international border gates allowing foreigners to enter and exit with E-VISA.
Vietnam - Destination for the world
With its rich landscape, unique cuisine, and friendly people, Vietnam is increasingly asserting its appeal on the world tourism map. In the first 10 months of 2025 alone, the country welcomed more than 17.2 million international visitors, an increase of 21.5% over the same period last year.
Urgent notice regarding permanent and temporary residence of all people nationwide from December 15
Several new immigration-related penalties take effect from December 15, 2025.
International visitors to Vietnam increased by 21.5% in 10 months of 2025
According to the report of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the number of international visitors to Vietnam in October 2025 reached over 1.7 million, an increase of 13.8% over the same period in 2024. Thus, in the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam tourism welcomed more than 17.1 million…
Reduce visa exemption issuance time to 1 day
(Chinhphu.vn) - Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh signed Decision No. 2109/QD-TTg dated September 21, 2025 approving the plan to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2025.
Attracting foreign experts and lecturers to work at Vietnamese educational institutions
(Chinhphu.vn) - The Ministry of Education and Training is drafting a Decree regulating foreigners entering to work as managers, teachers, scientific researchers and academic exchange workers at educational institutions in Vietnam.
Level 2 electronic identification for foreigners: Convenient, safe, fast
Convenient, safe and friendly for foreigners in Vietnam From today (July 1), the Ministry of Public Security has deployed nationwide the issuance of level 2 electronic identification accounts for foreigners residing in Vietnam. In the context of Vietnam's strong international integration, the number…
Documents that foreigners must carry when participating in traffic in Vietnam
(Chinhphu.vn) - Decree No. 30/2024/ND-CP clearly stipulates foreign drivers and motor vehicles participating in traffic in Vietnam.
How is illegal entry into Vietnam handled?
How is illegal entry into Vietnam handled? Depending on the severity of the illegal entry and the number of violations, appropriate sanctions will be applied, including administrative penalties or criminal prosecution. Administrative sanctions: Pursuant to the provisions of Point a, Clause 3 and Point…
Visa exemption for foreigners in special cases
(Chinhphu.vn) - The Government issued Decree No. 221/2025/ND-CP Decree No. 221/2025/ND-CP dated August 8, 2025, regulating the temporary visa exemption for foreigners in special categories requiring incentives to serve socio-economic development.
From August 15, 2025, visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries entering Vietnam for tourism
From August 15, 2025, visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries entering Vietnam for tourism
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