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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?
Vietnam Removes Police Loss Report Requirement for Lost Permanent Residence Cards from July 1, 2026
From July 1, 2026, foreign nationals in Vietnam who lose their permanent residence cards will no longer need to submit a separate loss report to the authorities. Instead, the loss must be declared directly in the application form for card reissuance, a change aimed at simplifying administrative procedures while maintaining transparency and preventing misuse of residency regulations.
From 1 July 2026, Vietnam Adds Two New Visa Types for Foreigners
The National Assembly has passed the Law amending and supplementing a number of provisions of 10 laws relating to security and public order. Under this law, effective 1 July 2026, Vietnam will introduce two additional visa categories for foreign nationals.
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.
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.
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.
Vietnam Grants Visa Exemption for Billionaires and Influential Public Figures from August 15, 2025
The Government has issued Decree No. 221/2025/NĐ-CP on visa exemptions for foreign nationals. Accordingly, from August 15, 2025, Vietnam will grant visa exemptions to certain billionaires and internationally recognized public figures.
Proposal to Grant Visa Exemptions and Apply Preferential Entry Visa Policies for Foreign Investors
Resolution No. 124 proposes the granting of visa exemptions and the application of preferential entry visa policies for foreign investors. On 8 May 2025, the Government issued Resolution No. 124/NQ-CP on the regular Government meeting for April 2025.