On June 25, 2023, The National Assembly approved Law No. 23/2023/QH15 on amending and supplementing some articles of the Law on exit and entry of Vietnamese citizens and the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, thereby there are some following notable contents:
- Increasing the term of E-Visa:
- From 30 days to 3 months and valid for single or multiple entry.
- Increasing the term of and temporary residence for citizens of a country with Unilateral visa-free entry:
- From 15 days to 45 days and can be considered for visa issuance and temporary residence extension according to the law.
- Supplement place of birth to the regular passports
- Information on entry and exit documents of Vietnamese citizens must include:
- a) Portrait photos;
- b) Full name, middle name, and first name;
- c) Gender;
- d) Place of birth; date of birth;
- dd) Nationality;
- e) Sign, number of entry and exit papers; granting agencies; date, month, year of issue; expiration date, month, year;
- g) Personal identification number or identity card number;
- h) Positions and titles for diplomatic passports and official passports are suitable for foreign affairs;
- i) Other information prescribed by the Government.
This law takes effect from August 15, 2023