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/ June 2, 2020

Vietnam repatriates first citizens from Australia, New Zealand

The Hanoitimes - Both Australia and New Zealand are easing restrictions except border controls. Vietnam on June 2 repatriated 344 citizens from Australia and New Zealand, the first repatriation flight from those two countries amid strict travel rules there due to coronavirus. Passengers on the flight. Photo: Vietnam Airlines The flight by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines picked up passengers in Sydney and Auckland and landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The passengers are those of priority like children under 18, the elderly, those with pre-existing diseases, pregnant women, workers having expired visa, student without dormitories, and stranded visitors. All passengers required to wear personal protection equipment. Photo: Vietnam Airlines Australia has become one of the main destinations for Vietnamese students and visitors. Due to rising coronavirus infections, Australia has limited travel options. It is up to each state and territory to decide when and how far they will relax restrictions. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s government will consider a move to lift all Covid-19 restrictions except border controls. As of June 2, Australia reported 7,221 coronavirus cases while New Zealand has 1,504 infections. Under the request by Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Vietnamese diplomatic missions abroad and Vietnam Airlines continue to bring citizens home depending on the citizens' demand, the pandemic evolution, and the country’s quarantine capacity. So far, the country has repatriated more than 5,000 citizens from different parts of the world. Until now, Vietnam has not allowed international flights and keeps borders closed to foreign visitors, except for diplomatic staff, skilled workers, and experts. …

/ March 14, 2020

Vietnam Airlines suspends flights from Europe to Vietnam

The Hanoitimes - The airline still maintains flights from Vietnam to Europe as usual to help European passengers return to their countries. Starting from March 15, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines would only operate empty flights from London, Paris and Frankfurt back to Vietnam, and maintains flights from Vietnam to Europe, local media reported. Illustratiave photo. The move is part of the airline’s efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 epidemic, said the airline. Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines’ flights on March 14 from London, Paris and Frankfurt to Vietnam are business as usual, but they would be rerouted to land in Van Don and Can Tho airports instead of Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports, with passengers being subject to mandatory quarantine. Passengers affected by changes in flight schedules between and Vietnam and Europe could apply for a new flight date or new flight route for free, said the airline. Previously, Vietnam Airlines announced it would temporarily reduce the number of flights between Vietnam and Europe by 14 flights per week. The routes include those between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and London/Paris/Frankfurt. With growing uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 epidemic in Europe, Bamboo Airways has delayed its first flight to Praha from March 29 to April 26. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 14 released a statement saying from March 15, foreign nationals will be temporarily refused entry to Vietnam if in the previous 14 days they have been to the United Kingdom, or any Schengen country, including in transit. Granting visa on arrival will also be temporarily suspended. This restriction will be in place for 30 days and not applied to those bearing diplomatic or official passports. …

/ May 27, 2020

Vietnam okays e-visa for citizens of 80 countries from July 1

The Hanoitimes - The government also revealed a list of border gates and airports that will allow the entry of e-visa holders. The Vietnamese government has made public a list of 80 countries whose citizens are eligible for e-visa to enter Vietnam as well as a list of international border gates that allow the entry of e-visa holders from July 1. Noi Bai International Airport prepares to welcome a number of foreign visitors once the regulation on issuing e-visa takes effect into July 1. Photo: Vietnam News The new regulation, Resolution No.79/NQ-CP, was issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc in line with the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam. Nationals of Austria, Poland, Belgium, Portugal, the UAE, Germany, India, South Korea, the US, Italy, Finland, France, China, Brazil, Canada, Russia, the UK, Japan, Spain, among others, are allowed to enter Vietnam if granted e-visas. E-visas procedures are carried out at eight international airports, 16 international land border crossings and 13 sea ports across the country. Eight airports that accept e-visas are Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Cam Ranh, Da Nang, Cat Bi, Can Tho, Phu Quoc and Phu Bai. Sixteen land border crossings processing e-visas are Tay Trang (Dien Bien province), Mong Cai (Quang Ninh province), Huu Nghi (Lang Son province), Lao Cai (Lao Cai province); Na Meo (Thanh Hoa province), Nam Can (Nghe An province), Cau Treo (Ha Tinh province), Cha Lo (Quang Binh province), La Lay, Lao Bao (Quang Tri province), Bo Y (Kon Tum), Moc Bai, Xa Mat (Tay Ninh province), Tinh Bien, Song Tien (An Giang province), and Ha Tien (Kien Giang province). Thirteen seaports that accept e-visas are Hon Gai, Cam Pha in Quang Ninh province, Hai Phong, Nghi Son in Thanh Hoa province, Vung Ang in Ha Tinh province, Chan May in Thua Thien-Hue province, Da Nang, Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa province, Quy Nhon in Binh Dinh province, Dung Quat in Quang Ngai province, Vung Tau in Ba …