What penalties do foreigners face for overstaying visa in Vietnam?
Vietnam News 13:41 07/08/2026Foreign nationals who overstay their visa or temporary residence in Vietnam can be subject to penalties under Vietnamese law, with the sanctions varying according to the duration and nature of the violation.
6 Nigerians found overstaying in Vietnam’s Nha Trang
Vietnam News 15:52 06/08/2026Police in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have discovered six Nigerian nationals overstaying by more than one year during surprise inspections of two accommodation establishments in Nha Trang.
Japan unveils 2nd basic plan for immigration control
World 16:49 31/07/2026TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency on Friday unveiled its second basic plan for immigration control and residency management, including measures to promote smoother adaptation of foreign residents to local communities.
Japan to boost immigration agency staff by 226
World 15:21 29/07/2026TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency will hire 226 more employees to bolster its operations amid an increase in foreign residents in the country, Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said Tuesday.
Japan to reinforce immigration services agency
World 16:37 24/07/2026TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to reinforce the Immigration Services Agency to strengthen the oversight of foreign nationals in the country, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Friday.
Important notes for foreigners entering Vietnam
Expat Life 17:44 28/05/2026The Ho Chi Minh City Immigration Office has outlined important reminders to ensure foreigners comply with Vietnam’s entry regulations.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa deports 8 foreigners over immigration violations
Vietnam News 10:42 20/05/2026The immigration management agency under Khanh Hoa police in south-central Vietnam has deported eight foreign nationals, including six Russians, one Ukrainian, and one Kyrgyz, for violating Vietnam’s immigration regulations, according to local media reports.
Vietnam hands over 33 immigration offenders to China
Vietnam News 11:20 16/05/2026Border and police forces in the northern province of Quang Ninh on Friday handed over 33 Chinese nationals who violated Vietnamese immigration laws to Chinese authorities.
Japan likely to pass bill to raise immigration fees
World 17:08 29/04/2026TOKYO -- Japan's House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to raise the ceiling on fees for immigration procedures, making it likely to be enacted during the current parliamentary session ending in July.
Vietnam requires pre-arrival declarations for foreigners at Tan Son Nhat airport
Ho Chi Minh City 07:38 17/04/2026Vietnam’s Immigration Department has introduced a mandatory pre-arrival information declaration for certain travelers entering via Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, effective Wednesday.
New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns
World 15:18 18/03/2026WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government will introduce legislation on Wednesday to tighten deportation, asylum and immigration enforcement rules, saying the changes are needed to tackle serious offending, migrant exploitation and bad-faith claims.
Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles
World 12:57 19/02/2026TORONTO -- Canada introduced new immigration priority categories on Wednesday to bring in skilled workers in fields ranging from research and health care to aviation, and to include certain military recruits.
