Exit Visa

Visa classification based on the number of entries includes:

• Single Entry Visa
• Multiple Entry Visa
• Visa classification based on the duration includes:
• Short-term Visa
• Long-term Visa

There is one general principle: regardless of who you are, if you intend to exit to another country from Vietnam, you must apply for an exit visa. Exiting Vietnam is defined as Vietnamese citizens leaving the territory of Vietnam through Vietnamese border checkpoints.

And another particularly important note is that in order to apply for an exit visa, your passport must have at least 6 months of validity remaining.

In addition, you must ensure that you meet the following conditions in order to be allowed to exit the country:

– Có thị thực hoặc giấy tờ xác nhận, chứng minh được nước đến cho nhập cảnh, trừ trường hợp được miễn thị thực;

Not falling under the categories of individuals prohibited from exiting the country or those subject to temporary exit restrictions as stipulated by the law.

Individuals lacking legal capacity for civil acts, those with cognitive impairments, or those unable to control their actions as defined by the Civil Code, as well as individuals under 14 years of age, unless specific conditions stated in Article 1 apply, must be accompanied by a legal representative.

Depending on each embassy or consulate and the specific purpose, the required documents may vary for visa applications to different countries. However, there are some common documents that need to be prepared:

- Embassy/Consulate's application form

- Original passport (with sufficient validity)

- 4x6 passport photos

- Invitation letter

- Flight tickets

- Itinerary

Visa classification based on the number of entries includes:

Single Entry Visa

– Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple visa)

Visa classification based on the duration includes:

Short-term Visa

- Long-term Visa

Visa classification based on the purpose includes:

- Tourist Visa

- Business Visa - for journalists, reporters, cultural and sports event participants, etc.

- Student Visa

- Diplomatic Visa

- Family Visit Visa

- Work Visa

- Commercial and Investment Visa

- Sponsorship Visa

- Permanent Residency Visa

And more.

Depending on the purpose of the visa, the duration of visa validity may vary, typically ranging from 30 days to 5 years.

As of now, Vietnamese citizens holding a green passport are exempt from obtaining a visa (visa-free) in 77 countries for tourism purposes. However, each country may have different regulations regarding the duration of visa-free stays, which can range from 14 days to 180 days. The most common duration falls between 14 days and 30 days.

Here is a list of countries that grant visa-free entry to Vietnamese citizens:

10 countries in Southeast Asia (except for East Timor, where a visa is granted upon arrival with an additional $30 fee)

Other countries in the Americas and Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Panama, Ecuador, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Haiti, Turks and Caicos, Dominica, Micronesia, Maldives, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, UAE, Iran, Burundi, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Madagascar, Mali, the Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Somalia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Tajikistan, Zambia, Tuvalu...

(*) Each country may have specific visa-free entry regulations and conditions, so it's essential to check if you qualify for visa-free entry based on your circumstances.

As mentioned earlier, the required documents for each type of visa and country may vary. Please contact our company for personalized guidance and assistance.