Vietnamese Passport and Entry Permit Issues

by Danson
(Singapore)

I plan to bring my Vietnamese girlfriend to Thailand on this April. Right now she is holding a one month short term entry permit till 22nd April 09. When we come back from Thailand, will her visa be affected or cancelled by the immigration authority?

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Vietnamese Passport and Entry Permit Issues

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Mar 23, 2009

Vietnamese Passport Holders Don't Need Visa to Enter Singapore
by: Gabriel Tan

Hi Danson

I'm curious about the entry permit for your Vietnamese girlfriend.

According to this Singapore ICA webpage, it seems that Vietnamese passport holders do not need a visa for social visits to Singapore.

Is there a reason why your Vietnamese friend needs an entry permit to Singapore? Is this a requirement by the Vietnamese immigration authority?

I suggest that you call the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's Call Centre (Tel: +65 6391 6100) for verification.

Mar 23, 2009

30-Day Validity for Vietnamese Passport Holder
by: Gabriel Tan

Hi Danson

I checked with the ICA. They told me that Vietnamese passport holders do not need a visa to enter Singapore (social visits only).

At the point of entry into Singapore, a Vietnamese passport holder may stay in Singapore for up to 30 days without a visa. Of course the other requirements must be met, e.g. 6-month passport validity, onward/return ticket, etc.

So upon returning to Singapore, your Vietnamese friend may stay for up to 30 days in Singapore without a visa.

As I'm not an official spokesperson of the ICA, I advise you to call the ICA number above for confirmation. They'll put you through some waiting, but they do eventually answer your call.

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