Vietnam's visa policies for foreigners undergo major changes

Foreign tourists by Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hanoi. Under new immigration laws, visitors on a tourist visa will need to do more paperwork for a trip longer than 30 days. — VNA/VNS

HANOI (Vietnam News/ANN): Vietnam's immigration laws will undergo a radical shake-up this summer in an effort to widen the doors for tourists while protecting the country from foreign criminals and illegal workers.

Speaking exclusively to Vietnam News, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyễn Văn Minh from the Department of Immigration said major changes would include temporary permits for tourists, visa exemptions and changes to visa statuses.