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28 August 2025

Vietnam announces new Special Visa Exemption Card for certain categories of foreign nationals

Effective 15 August 2025, certain categories of foreign nationals are eligible for a Special Visa Exemption Card (SVEC), which grants them visa-free stays in Vietnam over a five-year period. Business executives, investors, experts, scientists, scholars and others in special categories whose activities are deemed to support socio-economic development are eligible to obtain a SVEC. The SVEC allows multiple entries and permits stays of up to 90 days per entry within a five-year period. Upon their first arrival to the country with a SVEC, SVEC holders will be issued a temporary residence certificate. They must present their SVEC and temporary residence certificate for all subsequent entries. The Immigration Control Unit verifies these documents during entry procedures.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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