This Circular guides procedures for the grant of permits for foreigners in transit via international airports or seaports (below referred to as international border gates) for travel or tourism in Vietnam within 15 days.

THE MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom – Happiness
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No. 44/2011/TT-BCA

Hanoi , June 29, 2011

CIRCULAR

GUIDING THE GRANT OF VIETNAM TRAVEL OR TOURISM PERMITS FOR IN-TRANSIT FOREIGNERS

Pursuant to the 2000 Ordinance on Entry Exit and Residence 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;