"Reject" information that Vietnam controls and tightens visas for foreigners

(Dan Tri) - Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang affirmed that information that Vietnam is increasing control and tightening visa policies for foreigners is completely unfounded.

Creating conditions for foreigners to enter, exit, and reside On the afternoon of November 21, at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Pham Thu Hang answered questions about recent changes in visa policy and control of foreigners in Vietnam. Ms. Hang affirmed that Vietnam always creates conditions for foreigners to enter, exit, and reside in Vietnam, thereby contributing to the socio-economic development of the country. On August 15, 2023, the 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 will come into effect. The amended law has many contents creating more favorable conditions for foreigners to come to Vietnam for the purpose of studying, working, investing, exploring the market and traveling in accordance with the provisions of Vietnamese law, according to Ms. Hang. "The information that Vietnam is increasing control and tightening visa policies for foreigners is completely unfounded," the spokesperson affirmed.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Vietnamese citizens should not travel to Ukraine The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a number of recommendations in light of the developments of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including the risk of escalation and spread to several major cities in Ukraine. According to Ms. Hang, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Vietnamese citizens do not travel to Ukraine unless absolutely necessary. For the Vietnamese community in Ukraine, it is necessary to prepare the best plan to keep themselves and their families safe, including evacuating from major cities and staying away from dangerous areas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that the Vietnamese community in Ukraine regularly monitor local warnings and warnings from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including the Consular Department and Vietnamese representative agencies abroad, to respond promptly. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain regular contact with associations and the Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine. To receive support in case of need, citizens are requested to contact the citizen protection hotline of the Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine: + 380 (63) 863 8999 or the Citizen Protection Hotline of the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs: +84-981-848-484.

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