Duration of temporary residence for citizens of 13 countries that are unilaterally exempted from visas has been extended to 45 days.
On August 14, 2023, the Viet Nam Government issued Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP amending Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022 on visa exemption for citizens of several countries. Specifically, Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP amends Article 1 of Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022 as follows:
Visa requirements are exempted for citizens of the following countries: Federal Republic of Germany, Republic of France, Republic of Italy, Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Russian Federation, Japan, Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Denmark, Kingdom of Sweden, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Finland and Republic of Belarus with a temporary residence duration of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type, purpose of entry, provided that all entry conditions according to Vietnamese law are met.
Thus, compared to Resolution No. 32/NQ-CP dated March 15, 2022, the temporary residence duration for citizens of the above countries will be increased from 15 days to 45 days.
Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP takes effect from August 15, 2023.