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1. Who Qualifies for the 5-Year Visa Exemption?
- Overseas Vietnamese (Việt Kiều): Individuals who formerly held Vietnamese citizenship or have biological Vietnamese parents/grandparents.
- Foreign Spouses & Children: Foreign nationals married to a Vietnamese citizen, or biological/adopted children of a Vietnamese citizen or overseas Vietnamese.
2. Privileges of the 5-Year Exemption Certificate
• 5-Year Validity: Valid up to 5 years (must expire at least 6 months before your foreign passport expires).
• 180-Day Continuous Stay: Stay up to 180 days per visit without leaving the country.
• In-Country Extension: Extend for another 180 days directly at the local Immigration Department under family sponsorship.
• Unlimited Multiple Entries: Travel in and out freely across all 42 international border gates.
3. Document Checklist (Decree 82/2015/ND-CP)
- Form NA9: Completed visa exemption application.
- Original foreign passport valid for at least 1 year.
- Proof of lineage or marriage: Old Vietnamese passport, birth certificate, or legalized marriage certificate + Vietnamese spouse's CCCD.
- Two (2) 4x6 cm photos on white background.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work legally in Vietnam on a 5-Year Visa Exemption Certificate?
No. Formal paid employment requires an official Work Permit (Giấy phép lao động).
Can I apply for the 5-Year Exemption while in Vietnam on an eVisa?
Yes! Eligible travelers can submit dossiers directly to the Immigration Department in Hanoi, Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City.