1. This Circular takes effect on August 14, 2011, and replaces the Public Security Minister s Decisi

This Circular guides procedures for the grant of permits for foreigners in transit via international airports or seaports (below referred to as international bordergates) for travel or tourism in Vietnam within 15 days.
Pursuant to the 2000 Ordinance on Entry Exit and Residence cruise ship packages of Foreigners in Vietnam and the Government s Decree No. 21/2001/ND-CP of May 28, 2001, detailing the Ordinance on Entry, Exit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam;
This Circular guides procedures for the grant of permits for foreigners in transit via international airports or seaports (below referred to as international bordergates) for travel or tourism in Vietnam within 15 days.
1. In-transit foreigners wishing to enter Vietnam cruise ship packages for travel cruise ship packages or tourism shall reach agreements with international travel companies on travel programs (the agreement can be reached before or upon their arrival at bordergates).
2. International travel companies wishing to organize tours in Vietnam for in-transit foreigners shall submit dossiers evidencing their legal entity status to the Vietnam Immigration Management Department under Clause 2. Section 1 of Joint Circular No. 04/2002/TTLT-BCA-BNG of January 29, 2002, of the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, guiding the Government s Decree No. 21/2001/ND-CP of May 28, 2001, detailing the Ordinance on Entry. Exit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.
2. Within one working day after receiving a written request, the Vietnam Immigration Management Department shall issue a written reply, made according lo a set form enclosed with this -Circular (not printed herein), to international travel companies. In case of refusal, it shall clearly state the reason.
3. Exit and entry control offices at bordergates shall grant Vietnam travel or tourism permits, made according to a set form enclosed with this Circular (nut printed herein j, to eligible foreigners.
2. To observe Vietnamese laws; to strictly implement travel programs registered by the travel companies with the Immigration Management Department and the companies guidance, not to combine travel purpose with other purposes.
- To provide declaration forms for requesting travel or tourism permits and guide passengers in filling in these forms; to grant Vietnam travel or tourism permits according to the list and travel time approved by the Vietnam Immigration Management Department.
3. To assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with directors of international airports or seaports in. determining boundaries of transit areas; to put up signboards cruise ship packages describing transit areas at international bordergates.
1. This Circular takes effect on August 14, 2011, and replaces the Public Security Minister s Decision No. 1279/2002/QD-BCA of December 19, 2002, promulgating the Regulation on management of in-transit foreigners cruise ship packages entering Vietnam for travel or tourism.
2. General directors of general departments, heads of units of the Ministry cruise ship packages of Public Security, cruise ship packages directors of provincial-level police departments and directors of the Fire Prevention cruise ship packages and Fighting Police Department shall implement this Circular.
cruise ship packages Any problems arising in the course of implementation should be reported by police offices cruise ship packages of units and localities and related agencies and organizations to the Ministry of Public Security (through the Vietnam Immigration Management Department) for timely cruise ship packages guidance.-
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