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Vietnam and Mongolia have signed an agreement to exempt visas for their citizens, a move aimed at enhancing collaboration in trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

The agreement was officially signed during Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh’s visit to Vietnam from November 1 to 5. Under this agreement, visa exemptions will apply to diplomatic, official and ordinary passports.

This development is particularly significant as, in 2024, the two countries will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

A Vietnamese tourist meets reindeers during a trip to Mongolia in 2022. (Source: Photo by Pham Hoai Thuong)

During a meeting with the Mongolian President, State President Vo Van Thuong expressed the mutual wish of Vietnam and Mongolia to double bilateral trade to US$200 million in the coming years.

Both countries are committed to furthering two-way trade and promoting trading activities, taking into account the specific needs and requirements of each country.

President Thuong also underscored the importance of Mongolia’s ongoing support for ASEAN’s stance on ensuring maritime and aviation safety and security in the East Sea. This includes the resolution of international disputes through peaceful means and in accordance with international laws, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea adopted in 1982.

In response, President Khurelsukh expressed his hope that his State visit to Vietnam would significantly strengthen the traditional friendship between both countries.

He also emphasized the historic significance of the visa exemption agreement between Vietnam and Mongolia in stimulating bilateral relations, and creating favorable conditions for the citizens of both countries.


Source: The Saigon Times

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Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met Monday with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Luong Cong Truong, who is visiting the country at the head of a delegation that includes the Commerce and Industry Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, Deputy Science and Technology Minister and other senior officials. 

During the meeting, Vietnam agreed to add Israel to its E-visa project in the coming months, allowing Israeli citizens to obtain a fast and affordable electronic visa to the country without the need to visit an embassy or pay a fee.

Following the decision, Israelis will be able to enter Vietnam with an electronic visa starting from October 2023. Additionally, Vietnam’s deputy prime minister announced during the meeting that direct flights from Vietnam to Israel will also begin in the coming months.

Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyễn Hồng Diên (Source: Israeli Economy Ministry Spokesperson)

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, around 20,000 Israeli tourists visited Vietnam annually, and it’s estimated that the change in visa and direct flight policy will increase tourism ties between the two countries, which are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations.

Currently, there are no direct flights to Vietnam, and the route involves at least one connecting flight. Israeli travelers who wanted to visit the increasingly popular destination made the connections mostly through the United Arab Emirates, Turkey or one of the Far East countries.

If the agreement is approved, including a clearance to fly over Saudi Arabia’s airspace, the only airline with the capability to apply for flying Vietnam-Israel will be El Al. However, Vietnamese airlines are also expected to compete for the route and offer direct flights.

The officials also discussed the expected signing of a Free Trade Area agreement between the two countries. Vietnam is the second Asian country to sign a Free Trade Area agreement with Israel after Korea, making it the first such an agreement made by Vietnam in the Middle East.

Trade between the countries reached around $2 billion in 2020, with approximately 90% being Vietnamese exports.

“Direct flights and an ease in issuing visas will strengthen tourism ties between the countries and promote economic relations between Israel and Southeast Asia," Cohen said.

[...] “The increase in flight availability to these destinations is expected to encourage competition in flight routes and lead to reduced flight prices, while increasing the number of tourists between Israel, Vietnam, and Thailand."


Source: Ynetnews.com

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Vietnam 5-year visa exemption for foreigners is a special visa exemption policy of the Vietnamese Government regardless of nationality, as long as you are of Vietnamese origin, or once had Vietnamese nationality or have a father, mother, wife, husband or child who is a Vietnamese citizen residing abroad.

With a 5-year visa exemption certificate, you can enter Vietnam without having to apply for a visa with a validity up to 5 years. It's really convenient, isn't it? The procedure to receive a 5-year visa exemption certificate is also quite simple with the following 3 steps:

Step 1: Prepare documents in accordance with Article 6 Decree No. 82/2015/ND-CP Visa exemption for Vietnamese people residing overseas and foreigners who are spouses, children of Vietnamese people residing overseas or of Vietnamese citizens

Article 6. Dossier of application for visa exemption certificates

Visa exemption grantees must submit 01 dossier, comprising of:

1. A passport or an international travel document or a residence permit granted by a competent foreign agency for Vietnamese people residing overseas.

2. A declaration of application for a visa exemption certificate attached with 02 photos (01 photo pasted in the declaration).

3. A paper proving that the applicant is among the subjects eligible for visa exemption:

a) Vietnamese people residing overseas submit certified copies of original documents or present copies attached to original documents for reference one of the following papers: birth certificate, decision for renunciation of Vietnamese citizenship or certificate of loss of Vietnamese citizenship, other papers indicating Vietnamese citizenship or valid to prove the original Vietnamese citizenship of the applicant;

b) Foreigners submit certified copies of original documents or present copies attached to original documents for reference of papers proving their spouse or child relationship with Vietnamese citizens or overseas Vietnamese;

c) Where there are no papers proving the Vietnamese origin of an overseas applicant, competent Vietnamese visa-granting authorities abroad shall base on validity of the papers indicating that the applicant has Vietnamese origin to consider and grant visa exemption certificate.

Step 2: Submit documents to competent authorities 

- The applicant who is residing overseas shall submit 01 application for reissuance of the certificate of visa exemption to an overseas visa-issuing authority of Vietnam (Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in a foreign country)

- The applicant who is temporarily residing in Vietnam shall submit 01 application to Immigration Administration. 

  • Ha Noi address: 44-46 Tran Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi City.
  • Ho Chi Minh City address: 333-335-337 Nguyen Trai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Step 3: The authorities receive the documents, and guide you through the next steps.

Vietnam 5-year visa exemption is a great way to save time and money when planning your trip to Vietnam. With this visa exemption policy, you will not have to worry about paperwork and can comfortably enjoy your trip. 

What are you waiting for? Start planning now and get ready to explore Vietnam with all its wonders!

Above are detailed instructions for the Vietnam 5-year Visa exemption application process. If you still have questions related to this procedure, our Customer Service is always ready to assist you at

  • Phone: +84.28.6685.1315
  • Hotline: +84.357.522.522
  • Email: sales@vietnam-immi.org 
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Vietnam Visa is the document allowing foreign citizens to enter and exit Vietnam. However, in case your visa expires or your passport is unfortunately lost or damaged and you need to exit Vietnam. What should you do? Please take the reference details below.


What is exit visa?

Exit visa or exit permit is a legal document issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department that a foreign needs to leave Vietnam in case they cannot extend their existing visa due to overstaying or loss / damage of passport. The maximum validity of an exit visa is 15 days. When you have obtained the Vietnam exit visa, you will have to leave the country within a week.

Which cases should be allowed the issuance of a Vietnam exit visa?

There are 2 cases where you need to apply for a Vietnam exit visa if you would like to leave the country.

1. Visa overstayed or expired

 If you are in this case, you are unable to extend your visa but you can take to get an exit visa. You are advised as below:

 + You need to directly go to the nearest Vietnam Immigration Department/ Office to pay the fine as soon as possible. The penalty for overstaying the visa depends on the short or long overstay period. You should ask for the receipt of overstay payment and exit visa.

 + In this circumstance, you can pay the fine both at the Immigration and your Exit port. But paying the penalty at the exit port can cause a higher risk of being blacklisted. Therefore, you should try to visit the Immigration before boarding the plane.

 2. Damaged or lost passport

 This case is a little bit complicated:

 + Firstly, you need to go to the nearest police station and report your case. They will issue you a police report that will allow you to start the process of getting a new passport and exit visa. 

 + Next, please go to the embassy of your country in Vietnam:

  ++ Before going, please make sure you collect enough documents including in your passport photos, your police report and money in the local currency for the new travel document.

  ++ After checking all of the things, they will issue you with a new temporary passport.

 + Then, you need to go to the Vietnam Immigration Department to apply for a exit visa:

  ++ Before you go, please make sure that you have collected the following documents:

   * Original and copy of the police report

   * A copy of your old passport and visa if you have it

   * Form NA5 which you can pick up and fill in when you are there 

   * Your new travel document issued by your embassy/consulate

   * Cash to pay for your new visa.

  ++ After reaching the office, you take the Form NA5 and complete it. Then waiting for your number to be called. They will give you a new passport and process your new visa application.

  ++ Next, paying fees for the Vietnam exit visa application.

  ++ Finally, take your receipt and return on the required date to get your new passport and visa.

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