The Immigration Department, Vietnam Ministry of Public Security announced a new policy providing an automatic extension of temporary stay and guiding the extension of temporary residence permits to foreigners during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Vietnam’s government has decided to temporarily halt visa issuance to foreigners for 30 days, applicable since March 18. Due to the increasing number of passengers infected with COVID-19 on flights that enter Vietnam recently, the Prime Minister decided to propose a suspension of visas to travelers from all countries, to limit the spread of the virus.