Since the beginning of 2020, due to the impact of the Covid-19
epidemic, many foreign nationals entering Vietnam on a visa-free basis,
entering with an e-visa or a tourist visa have been “stuck” in Viet Nam. In
addition, Vietnam is restricting the issuance of new visas to foreign citizens
to focus on the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic, hence many foreign
citizens in Vietnam cannot apply for a new visa, even though their visas have
expired. Many foreigners have been concerning whether they can extend visa in
Vietnam and seek help from best immigration
lawyers in Vietnam for such queries.
How Foreigners Can Extend Visa in
Vietnam During Covid-19
To ensure the legal residence of these foreign citizens during the
time when the world is facing the Covid-19 epidemic, Vietnam has “automatically
extended temporary residence” status for foreign citizens in the above
categories from March 01st, 2020 to the end of December 31, 2021.
Foreign nationals who are automatically extended temporary residence do not
need to apply for a new visa, however, they will renew their temporary
residence every month to legally reside in Vietnam.
The automatic extension of temporary residence is also applied to
cases of entry before March 01st, 2020 if they can be proven to be stranded due
to the Covid-19 epidemic, certification of the Diplomatic missions by
Diplomatic note (with Vietnamese translation) or a written certification from a
Vietnamese competent authority about being isolated, treated for Covid-19 or
other force majeure reasons.
In addition, to be automatically extended temporary residence,
foreign citizens eligible for automatic extension of temporary residence must
make temporary residence declaration and medical declaration according to
regulations. In addition, foreign citizens need to comply with and not violate
the law in Vietnam.
Automatic extension of temporary residence will help foreign
citizens save time, cost, and travel restrictions during the outbreak of the
pandemic as complex as it is today. However, the extended period of temporary
residence is normally 30 days, hence the foreigners need to carry out the
procedure to extend their temporary residence every month according to the
notice of the Immigration Department.
In cases of extension of temporary residence, foreign citizens are
allowed to temporarily reside in Vietnam for the permitted period and exit
without declaration. After exiting the country, if they wish to return to
Vietnam, foreign citizens must apply for a new visa in accordance with the law.
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