Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa tightens oversight of foreign nationals to address safety, residency issues

The provincial People’s Committee on Wednesday issued instructions to police and related agencies to enhance monitoring of foreigners’ entry, stay, and residence.

Police were tasked with drafting procedures for handling violations and deportation when necessary.

Local lodging facilities and tourist apartments must also improve temporary residence reporting.

Foreigners facing difficulties such as illness or lack of funds will be supported with care and treatment while awaiting verification and repatriation procedures.

The provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism was asked to ensure hotels and travel companies strictly comply with reporting requirements.

They must promptly notify authorities if foreign guests lose documents, leave accommodations unexpectedly, or show signs of vagrancy.

The Department of Health will oversee medical facilities and centers providing care for foreigners in hardship cases during the verification process.

Speaking to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, a commander of the Nha Trang traffic police unit reported that violations involving foreigners have decreased recently, though enforcement remains challenging out of language barriers and non-compliance.

Officers have coordinated with local police and immigration authorities to track where foreigners are concentrated in the beach town.

Tran Xuan Tay, chairman of the Nha Trang Ward People’s Committee, said all car and motorbike rental businesses have been required to sign commitments to follow the law when renting to foreigners.

He warned that violators could face administrative fines or have their business licenses revoked if they provide vehicles to individuals without proper driving qualifications.