decree on piloting granting e visas for foreigners entering vn

Decree on piloting granting e-visas for foreigners entering VN

The Government has issued Decree No. 07/2017/NĐ-CP defining procedures on piloting granting e-visas for foreigners entering Viet Nam.
new policies take effect in february 2017

New policies take effect in February 2017

New regulations on e-visas for foreigners, sanctioning of administrative violations in the field of environmental protection, duty-free goods and business in prize-winning electronic games for foreigners will come into effect since February 2017.
us revoked 60000 visas after trump order

US revoked 60,000 visas after Trump order

WASHINGTON: The United States revoked 60,000 travel visas after President Donald Trump ordered a ban on visitors from seven mainly-Muslim countries, the State Department said Friday (Feb 3).
vietnam to begin granting e visa in february

Vietnam to begin granting e-visa in February

Vietnam will pilot granting electronic visas for foreign citizens from 40 countries worldwide as from February 1, 2017, the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security announced at a press conference in Hanoi on January 25.
tourism association seeks visa exemptions extension

Tourism association seeks visa exemptions extension

The HCM City Tourism Association has sought the continuation of an existing visa waiver for citizens of five Western European countries (UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy) and the addition of India and Australia to the list.
new uk and australia visa application centre opens in da nang

New UK and Australia visa application centre opens in Da Nang

The new joint United Kingdom and Australia Visa Application Centre has been inaugurated in the central city to help those in central Viet Nam apply for UK and Australian visas.
vietnamese tourists can apply for japan visas at travel firms

Vietnamese tourists can apply for Japan visas at travel firms

The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam has authorized some 30 travel firms in Hanoi and HCMC to receive visa applications from Vietnamese.
vn to launch e visas by 2017

VN to launch e-visas by 2017

Viet Nam will grant e-visas to foreigners from 2017-2018, aiming to attract more tourists and foreign visitors as well as boosting the domestic tourism industry, according to the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism.
fees on entry exit transit residence in vn

Fees on entry, exit, transit, residence in VN

The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No.219/2016/TT-BTC on collection, payment and management of fees for issuance of passports, visas, documents related to entry, exit, transit, and residence in Viet Nam.
british australian embassies open visa doors in central vietnam

British, Australian embassies open visa doors in central Vietnam

The embassies of the UK and Australia on December 13 officially opened visa application centers in Vietnam’s central city of Danang.
visa vietnam receives csr award

Visa Vietnam receives CSR Award

Global payments technology company Visa has received a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award from the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) for its efforts in bringing meaningful and positive change to the people of Vietnam.
vietnam to issue e visas for foreign visitors in 2017

Vietnam to issue ‘e-visas’ for foreign visitors in 2017

Vietnam plans to begin issuing electronic visas for foreign visitors on a trial basis by January of 2017, according to an announcement by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
winners announced for 2016 practical money skills competition

Winners announced for 2016 Practical Money Skills competition

Visa and the Central Committee of Vietnam Students’ Association (CCVSA) on November 2 announced the winners of its 2016 “Practical Money Skills” competition.
rok loosens visa policy for vietnamese tourists

ROK loosens visa policy for Vietnamese tourists

Vietnamese tourists, already owning a Visa Platinum credit card issued by Shinhan Bank of the ROK, will be exempt from providing specified documentary evidence of financial capacity, said Jung Chang Soo, CEO of the Korea Tourism Organization during his recent working visit to Vietnam.
japanese contingent requests visa exemption

Japanese contingent requests visa exemption

In a bid to attract more Japanese investment and tourism, Vietnam is expected to extend visa exemption conditions for Japanese citizens.