Illustrative image (Source: VNA) According to Decree 07/2017-ND-CP issued by theGovernment on the same day, procedures for applying and payment will be doneonline. It will take 3 days to process application for an e-visa valid for 30days. The visa does not require letters of guarantee or invitation.
Foreign citizens can access the websiteshttp://www.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn or http://www.immigration.gov.vn to apply fore-visas.
Foreign citizens will be granted a e-visas forexit and entry through international border gates as listed in Appendix II attachedto Decree 07/2017-ND-CP.
The list of 40 countries is approved by theMinistries of Public Security, Defence and Foreign Affairs.
Major General Le Xuan Vien, Director of theImmigration Department highlighted the significance of the plan, saying that itwill benefit the country’s economic development and international integrationtarget, contributing to ensuring national security and social order.
The granting of normal visa will still beimplemented in line with regulations of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, andResidence for Foreigners in Vietnam, he noted.
The move demonstrates the Government’sdetermination to promote administration reform, the official added.-VNA
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