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Vietnam
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Vietnam Tightens Passport Validity Rules for All Arrivals
Beginning March 1, 2026, Vietnam will strictly require all foreign arrivals to hold a passport valid for at least six months. This enforcement applies to all entry methods, including e-visas and visa-exempt entries, necessitating advance renewal planning for long-term expats and frequent travelers.
Vietnam Updates Deportation Procedures for Foreign Residents
Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP introduces updated enforcement measures and rights for foreign nationals facing deportation, effective April 1, 2026. The new rules clarify the legal process and obligations for expatriates and investors, ensuring more structured administrative procedures.
Vietnam Updates E-visa Document and Printing Standards
Vietnam has confirmed updated e-visa rules effective March 15, 2026, maintaining the 90-day multiple-entry option for eligible nationalities including Czech citizens. Travelers must now adhere to stricter document standards, including specific passport scan formats and mandatory printed QR codes for entry at designated airports.
Inside Vietnam's Decade-Long Tourism Evolution
A decade-long focus on infrastructure and visa simplification directly improves the ease of living and travel for digital nomads choosing Vietnam as a long-term base.
Vietnam Updates Deportation Procedures for Foreign Nationals
Decree No. 59/2024/ND-CP introduces comprehensive new rules for the deportation and temporary custody of foreign nationals who violate Vietnamese law. Expats and travelers should ensure strict compliance with visa and local regulations as the government broadens its enforcement and management procedures.
Understanding Vietnam's TRC Requirements for Remote Workers
Vietnam has updated its immigration rules, now limiting direct Temporary Residence Card (TRC) issuance to work (LD2) and dependent (TT) visa holders. All other visa types must now undergo a mandatory visa conversion process, which adds approximately two weeks to the total processing time.