On May 18th ,2020, The Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security announced the extension of temporary residence for foreigner as follows:
Foreigner who entered in the form of visa-free entry, E-visa or tourism from March 1st ,2020 to now shall be “automatically extended for temporary residence” until the end of June 30th ,2020. He/she may exit during the above period without extension procedures. In case of entry before March 1st ,2020, if the foreigner can prove to be stuck in Vietnam due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, certificated by Diplomatic Note of a Diplomatic Mission (with a Vietnamese translation) or a written confirmation from the Vietnamese competent authority on quarantine, treatment status of Covid-19 or other force majeure reason, “automatic extension of temporary residence” can be considered to apply until June 30th ,2020 and he/she must present the Official Note or confirmation document mentioned above when exiting.
Foreigners undergoing the temporary residence extension must declare temporary residence and medical as required.
