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IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Vietnamese government has announced exemptions to its entry requirements for qualifying foreign nationals, overseas Vietnamese nationals and their relatives.
Key Points:
BAL Analysis: The government intends to reduce the administrative burden for individuals who hold a valid permanent resident card, temporary residence card, visa or visa exemption certificate. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Vietnamese government has recognized the vaccine certificates of 72 countries and territories.
BAL Analysis: Vietnam’s decision allows fully vaccinated travelers from the aforementioned countries to enter the country with reduced health requirements. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Ministry of Labor Invalids and Social Affairs has directed provincial labor authorities to reduce document requirements for experts, specialists and technicians applying for work permits.
Additional Information: Foreign nationals who hold a valid work permit in one province may now be temporarily transferred to work in another province for six months without having to apply for a new permits. Employers must notify the provincial labor authorities when transferring an employee. Labor authorities have yet to announce when and how this will be implemented at the local level.
BAL Analysis: The Vietnamese government has reduced current administrative requirements for the issuance and re-issuance of work permits for foreign nationals to help businesses and individuals recover from the ongoing pandemic. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
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The Ministry of Health recently announced that it would reduce the quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers granted approval to enter Vietnam.
Additional Information: Upon arrival, travelers will be tested and continue to be monitored for COVID-19 during the quarantine period.
BAL Analysis: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Vietnamese government recently extended health protocols for Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi for an additional two weeks.
HCMC:
Hanoi:
Additional Information: As of July 14, the mandatory hotel quarantine was reduced form 21 days to 14 days. Following the hotel quarantine, individuals must quarantine for an additional 14 days at home. All travelers arriving in Vietnam must have a PCR test conducted within 72 hours of arrival.
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The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Labor Invalids and Social Affairs (HCMC DOLISA) has restarted accepting work permit applications for Chinese e-passport holders.
Key points:
BAL Analysis: The change finally allows companies in HCMC to apply for work permits for their Chinese employees.
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Vietnam’s government has announced changes to the Labor Code that impact work permits for foreign nationals. The following changes will be implemented Feb. 15:
Additional Information: In June 2020, the Vietnamese government created a process for companies and other work organizations to apply for entry approval in order to bring foreign nationals into the country for work purposes.
Analysis & Comments: Employers may wish to consult with Deloitte to discuss how the Labor code changes may impact their business.
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IMPACT – HIGH
Vietnam has created a process for companies and other work organizations to apply for entry approval in order to bring foreign nationals into the country for work purposes.
Analysis & Comments: The creation of the entry approval application process for companies and work organizations that wish to bring foreign investors or workers into the country is good news, as it could facilitate business and work opportunities. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.
Rest of World Source: Deloitte. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. Deloitte Legal means the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or their affiliates that provide legal services. For legal, regulatory and other reasons, not all member firms provide legal services. This includes Deloitte Tax LLP in the United States which does not provide legal and/or immigration advice or services. This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, its member firms or their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte network”) is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No entity in the Deloitte network shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever sustained by any person who relies on this communication. © 2020. For information, contact Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.
Vietnam recently announced an automatic extension of stay for certain foreigners to provide relief to them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Analysis & Comments: The automatic extension of stay is good news because it provides some relief to foreign nationals stranded in Vietnam. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.
IMPACT – HIGH What is the change? The Vietnamese government has implemented multiple new travel measures to halt the spread of COVID-19.
What does the change mean? Travelers arriving from Italy or Iran who left those countries less than 14 days ago will be denied entry or will be placed in a government quarantine area. The Immigration Departments in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have temporarily stopped issuing visas of all categories to Korean, Italian and Iranian nationals. Visa exemptions for citizens of South Korea and Italy have also been temporarily suspended until further notice.
Additional information: The Ho Chi Minh City Labor Department has temporarily stopped accepting applications for initial/new work permits and renewals for Korean and Chinese nationals. Business and work visa renewal procedures for foreign nationals coming from countries strongly affected by the epidemic are subject to additional travel declaration requirements which the host company must sign. Travelers from areas impacted by COVID-19 may be requested to complete a medical declaration questionnaire after arriving in Vietnam, which a Health Quarantine officer will review.
Analysis & Comments: The new measures for travelers from Iran, Italy, South Korea and COVID-19-impacted areas represent Vietnam’s latest efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19. Those planning travel to Vietnam from the target countries and areas may wish to reconsider their plans. The response to the COVID-19 outbreak continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
Source: Deloitte. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. Deloitte Legal means the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or their affiliates that provide legal services. For legal, regulatory and other reasons, not all member firms provide legal services. This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, its member firms or their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte network”) is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No entity in the Deloitte network shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever sustained by any person who relies on this communication. © 2020. For information, contact Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.