How to Get Vietnam Entry Permit in Covid 19

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Vietnam entry permit is not required for all those who wish to enter Vietnam. It is now available for business travelers and their family members only. Let’s share this how to get Vietnam entry permit in Covid 19 if you find it helpful for others.

Covid 19’s arrival has made everything changed, from the economic policies to entry policies of countries around the world, including Vietnam.

The Vietnamese authority suspended the entry of all foreign visitors from March 22, 2020 and subsequently suspended all international commercial flights.

However, the Vietnamese authorities still allow diplomats, other countries’ government officials, foreign investors, foreign experts, skilled workers and their family members, and foreign students to enter the country with special entry permits.

In this post, we will guide you through:

  1. What is exactly Vietnam entry permit in Covid 19?
  2. Who is eligible for Vietnam entry permit in Covid 19?
  3. What are Vietnam entry permit requirements?
  4. How to get Vietnam entry permit in Covid 19?
  5. How long does it take to get entry permit for Vietnam?
  6. FAQs

1. What is Vietnam Entry Permit in Covid 19?

Vietnam entry permit (also known as Vietnam entry approval or Vietnam expert visa approval letter) is a special permit issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department to allow its holder to enter Vietnam for 14-day quarantine and working in Vietnam afterward.

It is now required to all foreigners who wish to enter Vietnam no matter they have a valid visa to Vietnam or Vietnam temporary residence card, and must be obtained before their departure for Vietnam.

The entry permit for Vietnam will cover the following information:

  • Personal details of the foreign experts to enter Vietnam;
  • Name and address of the inviting company;
  • Granted entry and exit date of the Vietnam entry permit holder; and
  • Place of issue of the Vietnam visa, which can be the Vietnam embassy/consulate in foreign country or the Vietnam international airport, depending on the request.

Here is a sample of Vietnam entry permit in Covid 19.

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Note for Vietnam vaccine passport policy:

Although certain countries in Vietnam are apply the vaccine passport policy which exempts their entrants from on-arrival Covid test and/or quarantine, Vietnam is in the progress of consideration. The Vaccine passport policy in Vietnam is regularly tracked and updated here.

2. Who are Eligible for Vietnam Entry Permit?

As stated by the Vietnam Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam here, the following persons are allowed to apply for an entry permit for Vietnam:

  1. Foreigners being diplomats, other countries’ government officials, and their family members;
  2. Foreigners being investors, foreign experts, skilled workers (herein after referred to experts) their family members, and
  3. Foreigner being students to enter Vietnam for study.

The requirements and how to get Vietnam entry permits for foreign experts and their family members are as follows.

3. Vietnam Entry Permit Requirements

In order to get a Vietnam entry permit, the following requirements should be met:

  • The foreign experts have a sponsor company in Vietnam, it means that they have a company to work in Vietnam which will be responsible for all the paperwork and obtaining the permit for the foreigners’ entry into Vietnam.
  • The employers have all required papers for Vietnam entry permit including approval by the Department of Health, approval by the Provincial People’s Committee.

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4. How to Get Vietnam Entry Permit

In order to get the entry permit for Vietnam, the foreign experts and their employers should work together to complete the following steps:

Step 1: Prepare documents for Vietnam entry permit

The documents to apply for a work entry for Vietnam are quite complicated, requiring preparation of both foreign experts and their employers as follows.

Documents to be provided by the foreign experts, including:

  • Scan of valid passport;
  • Scan of valid visa for Vietnam or Vietnam temporary residence card (if any);
  • Scan of diplomas or 3 or 5-years working experience certificate.

Documents to be provided by the inviting company in Vietnam, including:

  • Application for Vietnam entry permit (form NA2 or the print out of the form completed here to http://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/huong-dan-dvbl-xdnc);
  • Certified copy of business registration certificate, investment certificate;
  • Certified copy of Tax Code Registration Certificate;
  • Document introducing the seal and signature of the organization’s competent person (Form NA16);
  • Power of attorney in case of authorized submission + ID card/TRC of the submitter;
  • Original or certified copy of the approval letter of the People Committee of the Province/City where the foreign expert is expected to work;
  • Quarantine accommodation booking confirmation by 3 or 4* hotel;
  • Covid insurance or medical coverage commitment by the inviting company in case of the foreign expert’s getting Covid.
  • Flight details if entering Vietnam via airport (including Flight Number, Flight Itinerary, and arrival airport). It case they are unknown at the time of submission, please notify the Immigration Department immediately after they are available.

Step 2: Submit to the issuing authority of Vietnam entry permit

After completing all the documents mentioned in step 1, the inviting company shall submit them to the Vietnam Immigration Department at the following addresses:

  • In Hanoi: 44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
  • In HCMC: 333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Step 3: Receive the Vietnam entry permit

The inviting company will receive the entry permit for Vietnam at the Vietnam Immigration Department where its documents are submitted.

After getting the entry permit, the inviting company and the foreign experts will follow this Vietnam entry procedure in Covid to enter Vietnam.

5. How Long Does it Take to Get Vietnam Entry Permit?

Normally, the processing time of a Vietnam entry permit by the Vietnam Immigration Department is 3 working days of full receipt of required documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to get Vietnam entry permit if I have valid Vietnam temporary residence card?

Yes. At the moment, due to Covid 19, all foreigners wishing to enter Vietnam are required to have an entry permit.

In case you have a valid temporary residence card for Vietnam, you will be exempted from the Vietnam visa stamping process at Vietnam airport upon your arrival.

I’m traveling to Vietnam as an expert with sponsor by my company. Can I take my wife to Vietnam with me?
Can I get the Vietnam entry permit without a sponsor company?

No, at the moment, you cannot get the entry permit without the sponsor company.

There are some companies offering your sponsor for entry permit. However, we highly recommend your consideration before using their service as it’s not a legal way to enter Vietnam.

How can I find a sponsor company for my Vietnam entry permit?

There are so many sources to find a job in Vietnam. After getting the job offer, just check whether the company is willing to sponsor your entry into Vietnam or not.

In case they agree, just let us know, we will work with them on your behalf and guide them how to get your entry permit for Vietnam.

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