The Immigration Management Division carries out the deportation of four Nigerian nationals. Photo: Khanh Hoa Provincial Police
Khanh Hoa police announced on Friday that their Immigration Management Division had imposed administrative penalties on 42 foreign nationals for violating Vietnam’s immigration regulations since September.
Of these, 15 have undergone deportation procedures, conducted in coordination with immigration authorities at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa and Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
The violations included overstaying temporary residence permits, working or engaging in other activities in Vietnam without authorization, and undertaking activities inconsistent with the purposes declared in visa or residence applications.
Authorities also fined 14 accommodation establishments a combined VND420 million (approximately US$16,000) for allowing foreigners to stay illegally or failing to register their temporary residence as required by law.
Police said such violations complicate the management of foreign residents and could pose risks to local security and public order.
Local authorities said they would step up inspections and coordinate with local police, accommodation providers, and relevant agencies to monitor foreign nationals' residence and activities, detect violations, and ensure compliance with immigration laws.
Under Vietnamese law, foreign nationals must comply with immigration and residency regulations, including their permitted length of stay and declared purpose of entry.
Visa requirements and permitted lengths of stay vary depending on nationality, passport type, and visa category. Vietnam offers electronic visas valid for up to 90 days, while eligible foreigners may enter without a visa under various exemption arrangements.
Accommodation providers are also required to register foreign guests' temporary residence with local police.
This requirement applies not only to hotels, guesthouses, and homestays but also to private homes, company-provided housing, and other accommodation facilities.
Those responsible for managing such accommodation must ensure that foreign guests' residence information is reported accurately and within the legally prescribed timeframe.
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