Significant points about the proposed Visa law changes (a part of this official government release) include a phrase that translates as evisas for all nations, so it appears from that reading that the list of eligible countries for evisas will no longer be limited to 80.
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Also the translation I get from Google indicates that both single entry and multiple entry visas will be available.
Definitely a 90-day maximum limit on those tourist visas (edited)
Remember as I make these comments that translations from Vietnamese language to English are very often fraught with slight errors which can cause major misunderstanding, so I'm not claiming to have absolute knowledge of any of this, only the impression I get from reading it through a Google translation
Obviously the actual policy that formulates from these changes will not be set in stone until there is an official letter with a red stamp on it and Visa agents obtain official instructions from the government.
The National Assembly's next meeting is in May, so it would appear that's when everything will be submitted to them.
The word immediate is included in the translation regarding the action they are supposed to take, and I understood that to mean that it will be presented to them for immediate approval.
That seems to contradict some of the readings of previous news reports and rumors that approval would have to wait until December.
-@OceanBeach92107
(The Google Translation I received)
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Proposal to increase the duration of electronic visas
Regarding a number of new policies in the field of management of entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, the Ministry of Public Security said that the proposed policies are included in the General Resolution of the National Assembly. at the 5th meeting in May 2023 to implement immediately, while amending and supplementing the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam.
This is to solve some urgent issues in order to create more favorable conditions for foreigners (tourists, investors, businessmen, etc.) to enter, exit, transit, reside and do business in Vietnam. Vietnam, contributing to the recovery and development of the tourism industry in particular and the economy - society in general.
Government members unanimously proposed to the National Assembly to allow the extension of the electronic visa (E-visa) period from no more than 30 days to no more than 3 months, valid once or multiple times; issue electronic visas to citizens of all countries and territories in the world and assign the Government to decide on a specific list of countries and territories; increase the time limit for granting temporary residence certificate at border gate for people entering unilateral visa exemption from 15 days to 45 days.
Create more favorable conditions for foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam
Government members unanimously evaluated the proposal to develop a Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on exit and entry of Vietnamese citizens and the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam. Vietnam is very necessary to meet the requirements of practice in simplifying administrative procedures and facilitating immigration procedures for Vietnamese citizens and foreigners.
Government members agreed with the proposed policies, accordingly, continuing to reform administrative procedures in the field of immigration in the electronic environment; create favorable conditions for Vietnamese citizens to apply for foreign entry visas and issue ordinary passports according to simplified procedures; improve the efficiency of State management, synchronization and unification of the legal system; create more favorable conditions for foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam; improving the efficiency of the management of foreigners' residence in Vietnam, contributing to ensuring national security and social order and safety...