On August 3rd ,2020, Vietnam Immigration Department has notified to carry on the “automatic visa extension” for foreigners in Vietnam due to the impact of Covid-19 epidemic, details are as follows:
- Foreigners who entered Vietnam under the form of visa-free entry; e-visa or tourist visa from March 1st , 2020 to now shall get “automatic visa extension” to the end of August 31st ,2020, or may exit Vietnam during the above period without getting an extension of temporary residence. For foreigners who entered Vietnam before March 1st ,2020, if the foreigner can prove to be stuck in Vietnam due to the impact of Covid-19 epidemic, and have been certificated on Official Note by the Diplomatic Mission (with a Vietnamese translation) or written confirmation from Vietnamese competent authority on quarantine, treatment status of Covid-19 or other force majeure reason,…., will be also be considered to apply for “automatic visa extension” to the end of August 31st ,2020 and foreigners must present the Official Note or confirmation document mentioned above when exiting.
- Foreigners undergoing the “temporary residence extension” must declare temporary residence and medical declarations according to regulations
- Foreigners who are not entitled to the above cases or have violated other legal regulations shall comply with the current provisions of Vietnamese law
