Hire motorcycles, foreign tourists must have driving license
VietnamSurprise – To avoid accidents and to protect the safety of tourists as well as preserving the image and brand of Khanh Hoa’s tourism, foreign tourists will be asked driving…
Vietnamese regulations
More about Vietnam custom regulations
Arriving in Vietnam, all visitors must fill in declaration forms and show their luggage to Customs Officials upon request. There are no limited amounts of foreign currency, objects made of…
What is the fees for visas, temporary residence cards to increase since 2013
Fees for issuing single-entry visas for foreigners and Vietnamese residing abroad will be increased to US$45 from the current US$25, according to the Ministry of Finance’s new Circular 190/2012/TT-BTC. Multiple-entry…
How much money does a person can carry, in foreign currencies and VND, upon their entry into and exit from Viet Nam?
According to Item 1 of Article 2 of Decision 15/2011/TT-NHNN of the State Bank of Viet Nam, dated August 12, 2011, Vietnamese people or foreigners can carry US$5,000 (or an…
How to drive in Vietnam with Australian license?
Holders of foreign driving license are not permitted to drive in Viet Nam unless they have a temporary Vietnamese license. Question: (An overseas Vietnamese in Australia): I have an Australian…
The Vietnamese regulations on foreign exit and entry permits
Foreigners who apply for exit and entry permits must have permanent residence card issued by the Immigration Agency of Viet Nam, hold no passport issued by the competent authorities of…
The marriage procedures with foreigners
Vietnamese foreign diplomatic representative offices or consulates are in charge of handling marriage registration for Vietnamese citizens and foreigners. Question: (A Vietnamese citizen) I intends to marry a Malaysian. Could…
Foreign tourists to Viet Nam get VAT refunds?
Foreign visitors and overseas Vietnamese get Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds on purchases they made in Viet Nam from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014 under a pilot program,…
The regulation for changing foreigners’ driving licenses
Foreigners or Vietnamese nationals residing abroad, possessing a foreign driving license,must change it into the equivalent of Vietnam if they want to drive in the country. Question: A Chinese national,…
What is the valid term of exit and entry papers?
Vietnamese citizens shall be granted national passports or other relevant exit and entry papers under the provisions of Decree 65/2012/NĐ-CP and treaties which Viet Nam has signed or acceded to.…