HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): Vietnam's immigration laws will undergo a radical shake-up this summer in an effort to widen the doors for tourists while protecting the country from foreign criminals and illegal workers.
Speaking exclusively to Vietnam News, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyễn Văn Minh from the Department of Immigration said major changes would include temporary permits for tourists, visa exemptions and changes to visa statuses.
But visitors here on a tourist visa will need to do more paperwork if they want to stay longer than 30 days. “Tourists can apply for an extension once or multiple times, but the maximum stay is 90 days. After this period, they must leave the country and if they want to return to Việt Nam, they will have to apply for a visa again, ” Minh said.“There are foreigners who have taken advantage of the three-month tourist visa to engage in activities that violate Vietnamese laws, such as high-tech crime and working illegally, ” Minh added.
Another major change is for the first time, eligible foreigners are now allowed to change their visa status without leaving the country.
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