Japan denies reported special visas for young Africans
World 15:55 28/08/2025TOKYO -- The Japanese government has denied a reported plan to issue special visas for young people from African countries with partner municipalities in Japan, amid social media worries about an influx of immigrants.
Japan to tighten visa requirements for biz managers
World 17:10 26/08/2025TOKYO -- Japan's Immigration Services Agency plans to tighten the requirements for foreign corporate managers to obtain the country's business management residency status, including raising the minimum capital needed from the current five million yen to 30 million yen, it was learned Monday.
Eased visa policies drive tourism growth between Vietnam and S.Korea, Taiwan
Travel 16:59 24/08/2025Relaxed visa policies and streamlined application procedures are fueling a surge in tourism between Vietnam and South Korea and Taiwan, with officials and travel industry leaders highlighting significant growth in two-way visitor numbers.
Foreign experts, businesses pin hopes on Vietnam’s new visa
In-Depth 12:10 21/08/2025Foreign experts and business leaders are hopeful that Vietnam’s recent changes in visa and foreign labor policies will enhance the country's global competitiveness and attract more foreign investment, though some challenges still need to be addressed.
Vietnam grants 45-day visa waivers to citizens of 12 more countries starting August 15
Travel 17:14 11/08/2025The Vietnamese government on Monday issued a resolution granting visa exemptions to citizens of 12 more countries entering Vietnam for tourism purposes, effective from August 15.
Vietnam rolls out red carpet for high-profile foreigners with new visa waiver policy
In-Depth 18:15 10/08/2025The Vietnamese government on Friday issued a decree on a limited-term visa waiver scheme for foreign nationals in specially designated categories whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development. This move is expected to boost the tourism sector, particularly the high-end segment.
US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content
World 09:14 19/06/2025Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow screening for anti-American content under new State Department guidelines released Wednesday.
Trump administration halts scheduling of new student visa appointments
World 10:30 28/05/2025WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's administration has ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants as the State Department prepares to expand social media vetting of foreign students, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
Vietnam’s tourism body proposes 10-year Golden Visa to attract global talent, investors
Vietnam News 18:20 17/05/2025Vietnam’s Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) has proposed a new long-term visa scheme aimed at attracting international experts, high-net-worth individuals and skilled professionals, as the country seeks to boost competitiveness in the regional tourism market.
Despite reforms, Vietnam’s visa policy remains inflexible: seminar
Travel 08:51 26/04/2025Expanding visa access is seen as a vital step to boost Vietnam’s tourism industry. But according to experts at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on Thursday, the country’s current visa policies remain too rigid and ineffective to attract more international visitors.
EuroCham makes proposals to help Vietnam attract more investors, tourists
Economy 11:51 13/04/2025The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) on Friday released the 2025 Whitebook, presenting a series of proposals regarding visas, entry procedures, and value-added tax (VAT) refunds, aiming to help make Vietnam a more attractive business environment for investors and tourists.
Which agency issues permanent residence cards to foreigners in Vietnam?
Vietnam Life 12:23 20/03/2024A law expert has addressed this query from a resident
