U.S., North Korean delegations arrive in Hanoi for summit preparationsThe Saigon Times Daily South Korean reporters stand in front of the North Korean Embassy in Vietnam - PHOTO: THUY DUNG HCMC – A U.S. delegation arrived in Hanoi on Monday to work with the competent Vietnamese agencies on security for the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, while Kim’s delegation has been present in Hanoi since February 16, the local media reported. The U.S. delegation and the Vietnamese agencies have finalized plans to welcome U.S. President Trump and his entourage at Noi Bai International Airport. When welcoming the U.S. delegation, the airport will be at its highest security level, with 800 security officers. Over the last few days, the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs have surveyed the airport and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, a delegation from North Korea, led by Kim Chang-son, chief … [Read more...] about U.S., North Korean delegations arrive in Hanoi for summit preparations
Extending vietnam visa in hanoi
NA discusses CPTPP ratification, pilot issuance of e-visas
Deputy Vo Dinh Tin of Dak Nong province speaks at the session on on November 5 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly discussed in a plenary session the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and related documents, and the extension of the pilot issuance of e-visas for foreigners entering Vietnam, at the ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 5. Under the chair of NA Vice Chairwoman Tong Thi Phong, 14 deputies gave opinions on how to effectively realise the deal. Several opinions suggested amending and supplementing relevant laws, building an action plan to implement the agreement, and raising public awareness of new commitments in the deal. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh made clear the impacts of the CPTPP, labour issue, and amendment of related laws. Later, the legislature debated the extension of the implementation of the Resolution No.30/2016/QH14 on pilot … [Read more...] about NA discusses CPTPP ratification, pilot issuance of e-visas
NA discusses extending pilot e-visa issuance to foreigners
At Phu Quoc international airport (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 14th National Assembly (NA) has discussed the extension of the implementation of Resolution No.30/2016/QH14, on the piloted issuance of e-visas for foreigners entering Vietnam, during their ongoing sixth session in Hanoi on November 5. The NA Standing Committee agreed with the suggestion to extend the scheme for two more years, starting from February 1, 2019. It also asked the Government to promptly prepare the draft Law on the Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam for submission to the legislature. Minister of Public Security, General To Lam said the Government has decided to experiment with granting e-visas to citizens from 46 countries worldwide, enabling them to enter Vietnam through one of 28 international border gates around the country. The issuance of the resolution is a sound policy, making positive contributions to global integration, he said. … [Read more...] about NA discusses extending pilot e-visa issuance to foreigners
E-visa program extended by 2 years
The government has approved a two-year extension to the pilot e-visa program for foreigners traveling to Vietnam. The program was launched on February 1 last year and was scheduled to end in February next year.. It initially benefited travelers from 40 countries, with six more added under government Resolution No. 124/NQ-CP issued on November 29, 2017. The 46 countries are Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China (not applicable to Chinese e-passport holders), Colombia, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Timor Leste, the UAE, the UK, the US, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Applicants can get a 30-day, single-entry e-visa for a tourist or business trip by paying a $25 application fee online. … [Read more...] about E-visa program extended by 2 years
Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
The Vietnamese government has approved a two-year extension of the pilot e-visa issuance program for foreigners visiting the country. The policy was launched on February 1, 2017, allowing citizens from 40 countries to apply for electronic visas. These countries included major tourism markets of China, Japan, South Korea, the U.S, the U.K, Germany and Sweden. Last year, visitors from six countries, Australia, India, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the U.A.E were added to the list. The e-visa application scheme was scheduled to expire next February, but has been extended now. As of August 31 this year, more than 241,000 foreign tourists have entered Vietnam with e-visas, according to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). The policy allows foreigners to apply for a 30-day, single-entry e-visa for holidays or business trips by paying a $25 application fee online. Applicants are required to complete a form available on two separate websites (one in … [Read more...] about Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021