Visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese
VGP – Overseas Vietnamese entering Việt Nam under visa exemption papers (VEPs) are allowed to stay here within 90 days each entrance. Those who expect to stay more than 90 days have to apply for visa in line with the current provisions before their entrance.
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Question: (An overseas Vietnamese in France) In 2011, I will return Việt Nam to set up a tourist agency. However, I find it difficult to conduct a feasible study within 90 days. I want to reside in Việt Nam for at least six month. Whether can I apply a visa? What are the procedures?
Answer: (Lawyer Trần Văn Toàn, Hà Nội law group)
Under Article 6 of the PM’s Decision 135/2007/QĐ-TTg, dated on August 17, 2007, promulgating the regulations on visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese, those who enter Việt Nam under the VEPs are permitted to stay in Việt Nam within 90 days each entrance.
Those who expect to stay more than 90 days must apply for visa according to current stipulations before their entrance.
If you want to stay in Việt Nam more than 90 days, you will have to apply for a Vietnamese visa.
Under Articles 4 and 7 of the National Assembly Standing Committee’s Ordinance 24/1999/PL-UBTVQH 10, dated on April 28, 2000, on entry, exit and residence of foreigners in Việt Nam, you should come to the Vietnamese Embassy in France to apply for a visa.
You can apply for a 12-month business visa, allowing single entry or multiple entries and stays./.
