Vietnam Increases Foreign Worker Compliance Penalties Under New Decree 283/2026
Vietnam’s new Decree 283/2026/ND-CP took effect on September 10, 2026, replacing Decree 12/2022/ND-CP and introducing an updated penalty framework for labor and social
Read More »China Expands 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Program to Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam
China has announced the expansion of its 240-hour visa-free transit program to include citizens of Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, further broadening visa-free travel options and
Read More »Vietnam Simplifies Electronic ID Rules for Foreigners
Vietnam has introduced significant changes to its electronic identification framework for foreign nationals through Decree No. 320/2026/ND-CP, issued on August 13, 2026. The
Read More »Vietnam Requires Business VNeID for Immigration Procedures
Effective June 1, 2026, a significant and immediate change has taken place in Vietnam’s digital administrative system. Enterprises, representative offices, and other
Read More »Vietnam Requires New Health Declaration for Entry and Exit From July 2026
The government has announced that, effective July 1, 2026, all inbound and outbound travelers are subject to presenting a health declaration. Travelers must complete the
Read More »Vietnam Joins Apostille Convention Effective September 2026
On 31 December 2025, Vietnam has formally acceded to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents —
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