Hello,
I am from Western Europe, working in Hong Kong and I applied for a 3-month Vietnam business visa via an agency.
I got an email from the agent telling me that I was denied, as the immigration told them "I have violated the laws of Vietnam".
1. I have never overstayed in Vietnam
2. I have never been employed in Vietnam
3. I have never been in any legal dispute or even been in contact with the authorities at any point in Vietnam.
4. I have one previous business visa (12-Months). This is the only Vietnam visa I ever got before, and I have rarely been there more than 2 weeks in a row during that time.
Hence, I am quite puzzled by this situation, as there was no specific law or reason given.
PS: I also entered the country (from Hong Kong where I am based) twice in the last 30 days, for short visits. I had no problems entering or leaving, as late as last week.
I have understood, by reading this forum, that I may be on some blacklist. Is it normal to be "blacklisted" like this for no apparent reason?