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Cases of ban from exit from Vietnam for Vietnamese citizens and remedies

I. Regarding the ban on exit of Vietnamese citizens

According to the Law Entry and Exit of Vietnamese Citizens 2019, “exit” is the act of Vietnamese citizens leaving Vietnamese territory through Vietnam’s border gates.

From the above definition, exit ban can be understood as a Vietnamese citizen not being allowed to leave the territory of Vietnam. However, the current Law Entry and Exit of Vietnamese Citizens does not stipulate the concept of “exit ban” but only the concept of “exit suspension”.

In particular, exit suspension is a temporary prohibition of exit for Vietnamese citizens.

This can be understood that every citizen has the right to freedom of movement, the right to leave and return to the country and these rights cannot be taken away, therefore these rights are only temporarily limited if there are cases prescribed by law.

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Cases of ban from exit from Vietnam for Vietnamese citizens and remedies

II. Cases of exit suspension and remedies

Pursuant to Article 36 and Article 38 of the Law Entry and Exit of Vietnamese Citizens 2019, Vietnamese citizens will have their exit suspended in the following cases and 03 groups of remedies:

Group 1:

+ Accused, defendant; a person who is accused or a person who is recommended to be prosecuted, but through inspection and verification, there are grounds to determine that he or she is suspected of committing a crime and it is deemed necessary to immediately prevent that person from hiding or destroying evidence.

In this case, the exit suspension period shall comply with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Group 2:

+ People whose prison sentences are postponed, people whose prison sentences are temporarily suspended, and people who are released from prison ahead of time with conditions during the probation period.

+ People with civil obligations related to the State, agencies, organizations, and individuals and their departure from abroad affects the resolution of cases and the interests of the above subjects.

+ Civil judgment debtors and legal representatives of agencies and organizations that are obliged to execute judgments if there are grounds to show that their departure from abroad affects the interests of related entities. authorities or to ensure the execution of judgments.

+ People who have not fulfilled their tax obligations according to the provisions of law on tax administration.

+ The person being forced, the representative of the organization being forced to execute the decision to sanction administrative violations.

If falling into the above cases, the exit suspension period ends when the violator and the person with the obligation have completed serving the sentence or decision of the competent agency or person according to the provisions of this Law.

Group 3:

+ The person being inspected, examined, and verified has sufficient grounds to determine that he or she has committed a particularly serious violation and it is deemed necessary to immediately prevent that person from escaping.

In this case, the exit suspension period shall not exceed 01 year.

Group 4:

+ People who are suffering from dangerous and contagious diseases.

In this case, the exit suspension period must not exceed 6 months or if entry is permitted by the country from which the person departs.

Group 5:

+ People whose departure from the country has grounds to believe affects national defense and security.

In this case, the exit suspension period is calculated until it no longer affects national defense and security according to the decision of the Minister of National Defense and the Minister of Public Security.

After the suspension period expires and is not extended, according to Clause 2, Article 39 of this Law, the competent authority will issue a decision to cancel the exit suspension.

To save time on researching procedures, filling out forms, notarizing, and waiting to submit documents, you can contact HT for consultation and assistance for Visa

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WHAT IS VISA RUN? RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR VISA RUN

1. What is Visa Run Vietnam?

When the visitor’s stay in Vietnam is about to expire, the foreign visitor will leave Vietnam, go to a neighboring country or a country in the region, then return to Vietnam, stamped with a new period of stay.

Visa run is the form of choice when foreigners cannot extend Vietnam visa in Vietnam or the extension cost is too high compared to the cost of running visa.

2. The subjects most often performing run visas in Vietnam include:

  • Visitors entering Vietnam under Visa Exemption,
  • Visitors entering Vietnam under a 5-year Visa Exemption Certificate,
  • Visitors entering Vietnam under 30-day e-visa,
  • Visitors entering Vietnam to work on corporate visas.

3. Dossiers

To be able to apply visa run easily, foreigners need to prepare all the following documents:

  • Original passport (valid for at least 6 months from the date of re-entry into Vietnam and at least 02 blank pages),
  • One of the valid documents to enter Vietnam (unless foreigners are exempt from visa):
    • 5-year visa exemption certificate,
    • E-visa Vietnam,
    • Entry letter to get visa at the border (currently only applicable for corporate visa applicants).
  • Airfare/bus ticket
  • Black or blue ink pen to fill out the required declaration forms.
  • If you pick up your visa at the border, you need to bring more:
    • 2 4*6 portraits
    • Vietnam visa application form
    • Stamping fee: $25 for single-entry visa and $50 for multiple-entry visa.
WHAT IS VISA RUN? RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR VISA RUN

4. Vietnam run visa procedures

Step 1: Prepare the required documents

In this step, foreigners preparing to apply for a run visa will prepare the documents as mentioned above

Step 2: Leave Vietnam

Depending on the form of run visa, foreigners will complete Vietnam exit procedures, stamp Vietnam exit and move to third countries by air or land.

Step 3: Enter to a third country

Upon arrival at the 3rd country border gate (airport or land border gate), the foreigner will present the necessary documents to complete the 3rd country entry procedures.

Step 4: Exit the 3rd country

Foreigners can return to Vietnam immediately after entering the 3rd country or stay for a few days before returning to Vietnam.

After arriving at the international border gate of the 3rd country, foreigners will complete exit procedures to move to the border gate of Vietnam.

Step 5. Re-enter Vietnam and complete visa run procedures

After arriving at the Vietnam border gate, foreigners will present the following documents:

  • Original passport (valid for at least 6 months from the date of re-entry into Vietnam and at least 02 blank pages),
  • One of the valid documents to enter Vietnam (unless foreigners are exempt from visa):
    • 5-year visa exemption certificate,
    • E-visa Vietnam,
    • Entry dispatch.
  • If you pick up your visa at the border, you need to bring more:
    • 2 4*6 portraits
    • Vietnam visa application form.

Travelers who need to stamp their visa at the border will need to affix their visa stamp to their passport. As for other tourists, they will immediately come to the security border gate to clear Vietnam immigration procedures and stamp the entry stamp as well as the new period of stay on the passport.

To save time on researching procedures, filling out forms, notarizing, and waiting to submit documents, you can contact HT for consultation and assistance for VISA

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PROCEDURE FOR EXIT VISA

I. Exit visa in accordance with Vietnamese law

Exit means that a foreigner leaves Vietnamese territory through a border gate. Depending on the remaining duration of the visa, the exit applicant can voluntarily apply for exit or be forced to leave the country. According to the provisions of Point a, Clause 1, Article 30 of the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014 (Law on Immigration), forced exit occurs when the foreigner has expired. temporary residence but do not leave the country. The competent authority in this case is the Immigration Department.

Regarding exit conditions for foreigners, according to Article 27 of the Law on Immigration, foreigners to exit need to meet the following conditions:

“a) possesses a passport or documents enabling international travel; 

b) Valid temporary residence certificate, temporary residence card, or permanent residence card;

c) does not fall into categories of exit suspension specified in Article 28 of this Law.

A foreigner making exit on electronic visas must fully satisfy all conditions specified in Clause 1 of this Article and make exit via international border checkpoints decided by the Government”.

Regarding the sanctions for the act of not leaving the country when the temporary residence expires:

According to the provisions of Point đ Clause 2; Point e Clause 3; Point b, Clause 4; Point b, Clause 5; Point d, Clause 6, Article 18 of Decree 144/2021/ND-CP, the sanction level is based on the overstay period of the visa:

– Overdue less than 16 days: fine from 500,000 – 2,000,000 VND

– Overdue from 16 to under 30 days: fine from 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 VND

– Overdue from 30 to less than 60 days: fine from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 VND

– Overdue from 60 to less than 90 days: fine from 10,000,000 to 15,000,000 VND

– Overdue for more than 90 days: fine from 15,000,000 VND to 20,000,000 VND

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II. Orders and procedures

About dossiers

Basically, the dossier composition includes the following documents:

– Passport of the person leaving the country (with a minimum validity of 6 months).

– Certificate of temporary residence (stamped by the ward police)

– Portrait photo 4×6 (white background, no glasses, hats)

– Application form for exit visa (Form NA5).

– Flight ticket.

In some special cases, additional documents may be required by the agency:

– In case the company is guaranteed: A copy of the certificate of business registration (for the case of the guarantor company) or the personal legal document (for the case of an individual guarantor).

– In case the child was born in Vietnam, a birth certificate and a marriage certificate of his/her parents are required.

– In case of overstay of visa, an explanation must be submitted (if required).

About the procedure:

Step 1: Submit the prepared documents directly at the Immigration Department where the applicant resides

Step 2: Complete the payment of fee for temporary residence during the overdue period

Step 3: Receive results in person or by post.

Time limit for settlement: 5-7 working days from the date the competent authority receives the valid application.

Note: In case the passport is lost or damaged, the applicant must apply for re-issuance at the competent authority.

       To save time learning about the law, filling out forms, and submitting documents, you can contact HTLaw for consultation and legal services related to Law on Immigration. 

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JAPANESE VISA (TOURISM, FAMILY VISIT)

Japan is often chosen as a tourist destination with beautiful natural scenery along with unique culture. To come to Japan for the purpose of tourism or to visit relatives, you must first obtain a tourist visa or visit relatives of Japan. Please refer to the following information about the procedure as well as the required documents with HT.

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I. Required documents for visiting relatives visa of Japan

*  Documents of personal information

    1. Passport;
    2. ID Photograph (Photo taken within 6 months, size 4.5cm x 4.5cm);
    3. Identity Card;
    4. Visa application form;

*  Proof of finances

    1. Certificate of bank account in the visa applicant’s name, income certificate issued by the competent authority (if you pay for the trip by yourself);
    2. Tax payment certificate, tax declaration, income certificate, a photocopy of the bank passbook clearly stating the account usage history within the last 6 months (if you have a financial guarantor in Japan);

*  Proof of visiting relatives

    1. Evidence of the applicant’s relationship to the intended visitor (Birth certificate, marriage certificate, exchanged correspondence, e-mails, photos);
    2. Invitation letter from the person the applicant intends to visit;
    3. Itinerary during stay in Japan;

*  Documents related to the guarantor

    1. Residence certificate (record of all household items);
    2. Letter of Guarantee;
    3. List of Visa Applicants.

II. Required documents for Japan tourism visa

*  Documents of personal information

    1. Passport;
    2. ID Photograph (Photo taken within 6 months, size 4.5cm x 4.5cm);
    3. Identity Card;
    4. Visa application form;

*  Proof of finances

    1. Salary bank account statement;
    2. Credit card statement showing current balance;
    3. Proof of income from real estate rental business, shares or other investment sources;

*  Proof of employment

    1. Labor contract;
    2. Application for leave;
    3. Social insurance book (if any);
    4. Business registration certificate, tax receipt or tax declaration (for businessmen and company directors);

*  Proof of travel

    1. Itinerary during stay in Japan.

III. Settlement time

In principle, the results of visa approval will be notified after 15 working days from the next day of receiving the visa application.

IV. Procedures

Step 1: Plan your trip and prepare required documents

Step 2. Apply at the Japanese Embassy

V. Fees

Consular fee:      – 640,000 VND (one-time entry)

                                    – 1,280,000 VND (multiple entries)

       To save time learning about the law, filling out forms, and submitting documents, you can contact HTLaw for consultation and legal services related to Japan Visa (Tourism, Family visit).

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    • Phone number: +84 935 439 454. 
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JAPANESE BUSINESS VISA

I. What is Japan Visa?

A Japanese visa, is a “passport” issued by the Government of Japan to foreigners, allowing foreigners to enter Japan for a certain period of time with particular purpose.

If divided by the purpose of the trip, the Japanese visa includes the following common types:

– Visa to visit relatives

– Tourism Visa

– Transit Visa (Transit)

– Business Visa

– Student Visa

– Medical Visa

When coming to Japan for business, commercial purposes, attending conferences and seminars, you need a commercial visa (Business visa).

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II. Required documents for a business visa

*  Documents of personal information

    1. Passport;
    2. ID Photograph (Photo taken within 6 months, size 4.5cm x 4.5cm);
    3. Identity Card;
    4. Visa application form;

*  Proof of employment

    1. Business registration certificate, investment license, representative office establishment license, etc. where the visa applicant is working;
    2. Labor contract;

*  Documents proving the relationship between the inviting company and the invitee’s company

    1. Public documents that introduce the relationship of companies in the same group;
    2. Documents proving the commercial relationship between companies;
    3. Invitation letter to visa applicants (for cases where there is no commercial relationship);
    4. Brief introduction document about the Japanese receiving agency;
    5. Invitation letter;
    6. Guarantee letter and List of visa applicants (from 2 people or more) of the receiving place on the Japanese side;
    7. Schedule of stay;

These are the types of documents that are required to provide when applying for a Japan business visa, you need to prepare fully to achieve the desired results.

III. Settlement time

In principle, the results of visa approval will be notified after 15 working days from the next day of receiving the visa application.

IV. Procedures

Step 1: Plan your trip and prepare required documents

Step 2. Apply at the Japanese Embassy

V. Fees

Consular fee:      – 640,000 VND (one-time entry)

                                    – 1,280,000 VND (multiple entries)

       To save time learning about the law, filling out forms, and submitting documents, you can contact HTLaw for consultation and legal services related to Japan Business Visa.

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    • Email: hue.truong@htlaw.vn
    • Phone number: +84 935 439 454. 
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CANADA VISA (TOURISM, FAMILY VISIT)

For the purpose of tourism or visiting relatives in Canada, you need to have a tourist visa or a visitor visa to Canada. Join HT to learn about the application as well as the fees when applying for the two types of visa above.

I. Required documents for Canada Business Visa

* Personal Information

  1. Passport;
  2. ID Photograph (Canada visa application photo 3.5*4.5cm);
  3. Birth Certificate;
  4. Identity Card;
  5. Household Registration Book;
  6. Certificate of marriage (if any);
  7. Canada visa application form;
  8. Detailed declaration of identity;
  9. Authorization letter;
  10. VFS Consent Form;

* Proof of finance

  1. Certificate of bank account balance;
  2. Bank account statement;
  3. Savings book (if any);
  4. Statement of company account (if the company sponsors the entire trip);

* Proof of employment

  1. Labor contract;
  2. Social insurance book (if any);
  3. Business registration certificate and Tax receipt or tax declaration (for businessmen and company directors);
For Tourism visaFor Visting relatives visa
* Proof of travel
18. The trip's schedule;
19. Flight information (if any);
20. Hotel reservation (if any);
21. Confirm registration for the event (if any).		* Proof of relative’ relation
18. Evidence of the applicant's relationship to the intended visitor;
19. Invitation letter from the person the applicant intends to visit;
20. In case the inviter pays/guarantees the expenses for the trip, provide proof of the individual's income and finances;
21. Documents proving the inviter's Canadian residency;
22. The trip's schedule and information about the person will accompany you;
23. Flight information (if any);
24. Hotel reservation (if any);
25. Confirm registration for the event (if any).

These are the types of documents that are required to provide when applying for a tourist visa or visiting relatives of Canada, you need to prepare fully to achieve the desired results.

II. Procedures

Step 1: Plan your trip and prepare required documents

Step 2: Apply at VFS Global or at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Step 3. Make an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken (biometric information) at the Visa Application Center

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III. Fees

VFS biometric fee                                                    439,000 VND

Consular fee                                                            85 CAD ~ 1.500.000 VND

Delivery fee                                                             4,25 CAD ~ 77.000. VND

       To save time learning about the law, filling out forms, and submitting documents, you can contact HTLaw for consultation and legal services related to Canada Visa (Tourism, Family Visit).

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    • Email: hue.truong@htlaw.vn
    • Phone number: +84 935 439 454. 
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CANADA BUSINESS VISA

1. What is Canada Business Visa?

Canada Business Visa is a type of visa for people wish to take a business trip to Canada in order to carry out international business and trade activities without directly participating in the Canadian labor market; or come to Canada for a short time to seek investment, promote business relationships, expand businesses.

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2. Required documents for Canada Business Visa

* Personal Information

      1. Passport;
      2. ID Photograph (Canada visa application photo 3.5*4.5cm);
      3. Birth Certificate;
      4. Identity Card;
      5. Household Registration Book;
      6. Certificate of marriage (if any);
      7. Canada visa application form;
      8. Detailed declaration of identity;
      9. Authorization letter;
      10. VFS Consent Form;

* Proof of finance

      1. Certificate of bank account balance;
      2. Bank account statement;
      3. Savings book (if any);
      4. Proof of income from real estate rental business, shares or other investment sources;
      5. Statement of company account (if the company sponsors the entire trip);

* Proof of employment

      1. Labor contract;
      2. Application for leave;
      3. Social insurance book (if any);
      4. Business registration certificate and Tax receipt or tax declaration (for businessmen and company directors);

* Proof of travel

      1. Invitation letter from host institution in Canada;
      2. Details of transactions conducted with business partners and partner organizations in Canada (if any);
      3. Flight information (if any);
      4. Hotel reservation (if any).

3. Procedures

Step 1: Plan your trip and prepare required documents

Step 2: Apply at VFS Global or at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

Step 3. Make an appointment to have your fingerprints and photo taken (biometric information) at the Visa Application Center

4. Fees

VFS biometric fee:                                             439,000 VND

Consular fee:                                                          85 CAD ~ 1.500.000 VND

Delivery fee:                                                            4,25 CAD ~ 77.000. VND

       To save time learning about the law, filling out forms, and submitting documents, you can contact HTLaw for consultation and legal services related to Canada Business Visa.

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Urgent US visa – Is it really difficult?

The current situation of the US visa interview schedule is full until 6/2023. Should greatly affect the schedule of customers who are planning to go on a business trip/travel/visit relatives/settle down. So what is the reason for your application to be able to request an urgent appointment.

Conditions for being granted an urgent appointment for the following reasons:
 – Humanitarian reasons: Visiting critically ill relatives.
– Reason for work: Urgent business trip greatly affects the company’s development in the US and Vietnam.

Above are 2 main reasons for you to book an urgent appointment for US Visa.

❤️ If you want to get a visa for the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Europe, or Japan, please contact HT for further consultation. In addition, HT also provides Vietnam visa support for foreigners.  

To save time learning about the law, filling out forms, waiting to submit the dossier, you can contact HT for advice and support for The USA, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia & Japan services.

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Australia Business Visa

Today, HT completed 2 Australian business visas for customers. This is a 3-year visa, multiple entry, 3 months each time. Visa is issued after 8 working days. 

HT specializes in providing tourist, business and family visit visa services to the US, Canada, Australia, UK and Europe. At the same time, HT also supports making APEC cards for Vietnamese businessmen who often go abroad on business.

To save time learning about the procedure, filling out forms, waiting to submit the dossier, you can contact HT for advice and support for Visa services.

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Four types of documents to prepare when applying for visas to go abroad

To help you less confused when applying for a visa to go abroad, HT would like to summarize 4 main types of documents that need to be prepared to apply for a visa. However, depending on the country, the prepared documents will be different, may be simpler, may be more complicated, can be submitted online or in hard copy, use fingerprints or an interview.
To make your trip abroad easier and faster, HT has visa services for the US, Canada, Europe, UK, and Australia. Please contact HT for more detailed advice!

1. Personal Documents when applying for a foreign tourist visa

    • Passport valid for 6 months from departure date and still have a blank page for visa stamp
    • 02 photos size 3.5*4.5. Note that the photos must be wearing a shirt with a collar and exposing the ears
    • Identity card for people over 14 years old and copy of birth certificate for children under 14 years old (copy, notarized).
    • Household book (copy, notarized all pages).
    • Certificate of marital status, marriage certificate or divorce certificate (copy, notarized).

      Depending on the purpose of the visa, the Embassy or Consulate may require you to prepare additional documents. For example, if you want to apply for a family visit visa to Canada, you will need to submit additional documents confirming your relationship with the person in Canada; Original invitation letter, confirmation of family relationship, photocopy of Canadian passport, 2-sided copy of the inviter’s residence card).

2. Work Proving Documents when applying for a foreign tourist visa

If you are an employee working for a business or organization, you will need to prepare:

    • Labor contract (if working as a private agency) or a decision on appointment of a position (if working as a state agency)
    • Salary slip for the last 3 months
    • Leave application form (original, stating the country to travel)

If the visa applicant is still a student, the Embassy/Consulate will require:

    • Student ID card and confirmation of being a student confirmed by the school
    • Application for leave of absence from school

If Bussiness Owner

    • Business registration license with the owner name on it.

With some more “fastidious” countries, business owners will need to prepare additional supporting documents. For example, if you are applying for an Australian tourist visa as a business owner, you will need to submit a Tax Return for the last 3 months.

3. Financial proof when applying for a foreign tourist visa

When making visas for Vietnamese people, countries with strong financial backgrounds want documents with stable economic and financial conditions to avoid illegal immigration. There are 3 most common types of documents proving financial ability:

    • Bank Book

The Embassy/Consulate not only needs you to have a large amount of money in your savings book, but also wants to be proven that it is a legal amount with a clear accumulated origin.

    • Bank account statement with balance above the specified amount

(Depending on the requirements of each country you need to apply for a visa. For example, the application for a visa to France will require an account balance of more than 15000$)

    • Certificate of right to use and own valuable assets such as Cars, Real Estate. This will be a factor to help your visa pass rate increase

4. Proof of travel plans when applying for a visa to go abroad

Your foreign tourist visa procedure will need to prepare additional documents verifying your journey. For example: Confirmation of hotel reservation, air ticket; itinerary and trip insurance (if necessary); Travel insurance meets the standards set by a number of countries.

In order to save time to find out the procedure, fill out the form, notarize, waiting for the application to be submitted, you can contact HT for advise and support for the Abroad Visa application.

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