The Ministry of Public Security issued Circular No 44/2011/TT-BCA guiding the issuance of a Viet Nam Touring and Travelling Licence to transit foreigners.
The Ministry of Public Security issued Circular No 44/2011/TT-BCA guiding the issuance of a Viet Nam Touring and Travelling Licence to transit foreigners.
Accordingly, transit foreigners who want to tour and travel in Viet Nam must have an agreement with an international travel company. The company must get the licence at the Immigration Department. If approved, the Immigration Office at a border gate shall issue the Licence to transit foreigners.
The duration of a Viet Nam Touring and Travelling Licence will reflect time of transit and touring but must not exceed 15 days. Foreigners who get a Viet Nam Touring and Travelling Licence must pay a levy.
When the transit foreigners leave, they must return the Viet Nam Touring and Travelling Licence to the Immigration Office at a border gate.
This Circular takes effects from August 14, 2011.
(Source: VNS)
