Temporary residence extended for foreigners unable to exit due to COVID-19
Vietnam has decided to extend temporary residence permit for foreigners who are currently in the country and unable to leave because of travel restrictions or quarantine order related to COVID-19, according to the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has decided to extendtemporary residence permit for foreigners who are currently in the country andunable to leave because of travel restrictions or quarantine order related toCOVID-19, according to the Immigration Department under the Ministry of PublicSecurity.
Foreign nationals entering Vietnam visa-free or on touristvisas, including e-Visa, who had their period of stay expired but unable toleave the country because of the pandemic can apply for an extension oftemporary residence of up to 30 days, the department said in a document issuedon April 1.
They can get guarantee of the embassy or consulate general oftheir country and lodge an application to the department.
Their application must include passport/or equivalentdocumentation, proofs of temporary residence registration and healthdeclaration, and an application form stamped by the embassy or consulate generalof their home country.
The Immigration Department will return the result fiveworking days after a valid application is successfully submitted.
This policy is effective from March 30 to April 30.
Thosewho overstay their temporary residence permit for less than 10 days due toforce majeure will be exempt from fine./.
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Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA)
