Tag: Passport
Germany officially recognises new Vietnamese passport, re-issues Schengen visa
VOV.VN - Germany has moved to recognise the new version of the Vietnamese passport containing birthplace information, whilst it has also resumed issuing visas including C multi-year visas (Schengen Visa).
Ordinary passports with electronic chips to be issued from next month
Ordinary passports with electronic chips will be issued for Vietnamese citizens from March 1, 2023, according to the Ministry of Public Security’s Immigration Department.
Vietnam jumps four notches in global passport rankings
VOV.VN - Vietnam climbed a total of four positions to secure 88th place in a ranking of the world’s most powerful passports in 2023, according to the latest report compiled by the Henley Passport Index.
Birthplace information added on new Vietnamese passports
The Ministry of Public Security and Vietnam’s overseas representative agencies will add “place of birth” information in new passports from January 1, 2023, said the Vietnam Immigration Department.
National Assembly approves adding birthplace info to new passports
The National Assembly, the legislature of Vietnam on November 15 adopted a resolution that allows the addition of the place of birth (POB) field to new Vietnamese passports.
Minister To Lam urges "place of birth" to be added to new passports
VOV.VN - The Government realizes that it is necessary to study and add “place of birth” information to the personal page in passports and this should be implemented soon before January 1, 2023, has said Minister of Public Security, General To Lam.
Vietnam, Namibia to boost relations in multiple fields
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Quang Hieu held online talks with Namibian Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Jenelly Matundu on October 24, affirming that Vietnam always attaches importance to the friendship and cooperation with Namibia.
France issues new regulation on Vietnamese passports
VOV.VN - The French Embassy has announced that from October 17 it will issue visas for Vietnamese new passport holders with added information regarding holders' place of birth on Page No.2, 4 and 5.
US requires new Vietnamese passports to state place of birth
VOV.VN - The United States Embassy in Hanoi announced that as of October 3, all Vietnamese visa applicants with the new blue-covered passports must have their place of birth stated in their passport before being allowed a visa interview.
Czech Republic recognises new Vietnamese passport
VOV.VN - The Czech Republic announced on September 7 that it will temporarily recognise Vietnam’s new passport providing that the place of birth of the passport holder is added, according to the official website of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Vietnam.
