The National Assembly Approves an Extension of the E-Visa Validity Period to 90 Days
Vietnam lawmakers approve the extension of e-visa validity to 3 months. Photo: VnEconomy During their visa validity, foreigners can enter and exit Vietnam multiple times, without having to go through new visa procedures, according to VOV. The Government has been assigned to decide on the list of countries and territories, and the list of international border gates allowing foreigners to enter and exit by e-visas . The National Assembly also allowed citizens of countries that are unilaterally exempted from visas by Vietnam to be granted temporary residence for 45 days as opposed to the current 15-day regulations and be considered for visa issuance and temporary residence extension according to regulations. The proposals were included in amendments and supplements to the Law on exit and entry of Vietnamese citizens and the Law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, which were approved by the lawmakers at the fifth National Assembly session on Jun...