Visa Procedures & Processing

What is a Vietnam loose-leaf / sticker visa? When is it issued?

What is a Vietnam loose-leaf / sticker visa? When is it issued?

A reader asks: When is a loose-leaf visa issued? How is the issuance of a loose-leaf visa by Vietnam’s overseas visa-issuing authorities regulated?

11 February 2026
Latest List of 83 Ports of Entry for Foreign Nationals Using Vietnam E-Visas

Latest List of 83 Ports of Entry for Foreign Nationals Using Vietnam E-Visas

The Government has issued a consolidated list of ports of entry through which foreign nationals may enter and exit Viet Nam using an electronic visa (e-visa) in accordance with the latest regulations.

09 December 2025
Processing Time for Visa Exemption Certificates Reduced to 1 Working Day

Processing Time for Visa Exemption Certificates Reduced to 1 Working Day

On 21 September 2025, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 2109/QĐ-TTg, approving a plan to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2025. This plan includes significant changes to procedures for the issuance of Visa Exemption Certificates.

21 September 2025
Procedures for Issuance of Special Visa Exemption Cards for Foreigners from 18 August 2025

Procedures for Issuance of Special Visa Exemption Cards for Foreigners from 18 August 2025

The Ministry of Public Security has issued Decision No. 7134, officially announcing the procedures for the issuance of special visa exemption cards for foreign nationals, effective from 18 August 2025.

15 August 2025