What are the conditions and procedures for foreigners leaving Vietnam? Can they leave the country with an expired visa? Let’s find out with fdiinvietnam.com in this article.
Conditions for foreigners to exit Vietnam
Exit for foreigners is the act of foreigners leaving the territory of Vietnam. According to the provisions of Article 27 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014 (referred to as the Law on Entry and Exit for Foreigners), to exit Vietnam, foreigners must meet the following conditions:
- Valid passport (or international travel document);
- Have a valid temporary residence certificate or temporary residence card or permanent residence card;
- Not subject to temporary suspension of exit according to Vietnamese law.
Note:
- In case a foreigner is using an electronic visa, at the time of departure, the electronic visa must fully satisfy the above 3 conditions.
- When meeting all of the above conditions, foreigners can book flight tickets and complete exit procedures at international border gates to return home or go to a third country without any problems.
➨ So when the visa expires, can I leave the country?
In case the visa expires before leaving the country, foreigners need to carry out visa extension procedures at the immigration authority and pay a fine to have enough documents to leave the country. Details will be guided by fdiinvietnam.com below.
Exit procedures for foreigners leaving Vietnam when their visa expires
According to the regulations of the Immigration Department or the Immigration Management Office, foreigners who are in Vietnam and have not yet renewed their visas and want to leave Vietnam will be subject to a certain fine and will be granted a visa with a validity of less than 15 days.
1. Some documents needed to prepare for exit visa application
Exit visa application for foreigners includes:
- Original passport (valid for at least 6 months);
- Application for exit visa;
- Application for explanation of visa overstay in Vietnam;
- Flight booking information;
- Legal documents of the enterprise or organization sponsoring a foreigner include:
+ Business registration certificate/establishment decision;
+ Document introducing the seal and signature of the legal representative of the organization or enterprise.
DOWNLOAD FORM: Application for exit visa for foreigners.
2. Place of submission of application
Because each case of a foreigner applying for an exit visa is different, the agency that handles visa procedures will be different, which can be the Immigration Department or the Immigration Department of the Provincial or City Police where the foreigner is temporarily residing.
3. Time to process the application
The competent authority will receive and process the application within 8-10 working days. The result will be returned after the foreigner completes the obligation to pay the renewal fee.
Cases of temporary suspension of exit and exit time
Suspension of exit for foreigners is the temporary suspension and prohibition of exit for foreign citizens in Vietnam.
According to Clause 1, Article 28 of the Law on Entry and Exit for Foreigners, foreigners will be temporarily suspended from exiting the country in the following cases.
- Foreigners who are currently suspects, defendants, respondents, persons with related obligations in criminal cases or civil, commercial, labor, administrative, marriage and family cases;
- Foreigners are performing the obligation to comply with the judgment, decision of the Court, decision of the Competition Handling Council. During the execution phase, foreigners must perform the obligations according to the judgment as well as the decision of the competent authority, ensuring that the law is enforced according to the will of the State;
- Foreigners who are obliged to comply with decisions on administrative sanctions and have not fulfilled their tax and financial obligations to the Vietnamese state;
- Temporary suspension of exit for national defense and security reasons to ensure social order and security.
The period of temporary suspension of exit for foreigners is prescribed by law to not exceed 3 years and can be extended.
Some questions about exit procedures for foreigners
1. What are the conditions for foreigners in Vietnam to exit the country?
To exit Vietnam, foreigners need to meet the following conditions:
- Valid passport (or international travel document);
- Temporary residence certificate or temporary residence card, permanent residence card with valid term;
- Foreign workers are not subject to temporary suspension of exit according to the provisions of law.
2. What documents are required for an exit visa application for foreigners?
Documents required for applying for an exit visa for foreigners include: passport (valid for at least 6 months), application for a Vietnam visa to exit, explanation of visa overstay in Vietnam, legal documents of the enterprise or organization sponsoring the foreigner, and flight booking information.
3. Where to submit exit visa application for foreigners?
The state agency that receives exit visa applications for foreigners is the Immigration Department or the Immigration Department of the Provincial or Municipal Police where the foreigner is temporarily residing.
4. Can foreigners with expired visas leave the country?
No. Foreigners need to apply for a visa extension at the immigration office and pay a fine to have enough documents to leave the country.
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