Journalists and reporters who enter Vietnam to operate in the long term need to apply for a PV1 visa (Journalist visa). Requirements for conditions, instructions for applying for a new PV1 visa,... please continue reading below:
What is a PV1 visa?
Vietnam PV1 visa is issued to foreign journalists and reporters residing long-term in Vietnam. In case, you are a reporter, or foreign journalist entering Vietnam only for short-term activities, you need to apply for a PV2 visa.
Duration of PV1 visa
PV1 visa is granted to foreigners with a term not exceeding 01 year. However, when holding a Vietnam Journalist PV1 visa, foreigners can apply for a Temporary Residence Card with a duration of up to 2 years, with the same symbol as a visa (Vietnamese Temporary Residence Card with symbol PV1).
Condition to apply for PV1 visa
- Have a passport or valid international travel document
- Not in the cases that have not been allowed to enter the country as prescribed
- There are agencies, organizations and individuals in Vietnam to invite or guarantee
Extension or application for a PV1 visa procedures
Below are the required documents when applying for or extending a Vietnam PV1 visa:
Application for PV1 visa
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity
- Visa type and specific entry time
- Documents proving that you are a reporter or journalist resident in Vietnam
- Vietnam visa application form according to the prescribed form
- Copy of Approval Entry Letter issued by Vietnam Immigration Department
- Some other required documents (if any)
Application to extend the PV1 visa
- Original passport
- Documents proving that you are a reporter or journalist resident in Vietnam
- Documents proving family members (if any)
- Vietnam visa extension application - NA5 form
- Other required documents (if any)
*Note: These are documents that foreigners need to prepare. However, before applying for visa stamping procedures, foreigners need to have an approval entry letter - for reporters and journalists residing in Vietnam. This procedure is carried out by the unit inviting and guaranteeing foreigners in Vietnam.
>> Detailed application: https://nhigia.vn/en/service-for-foreigner/approval-letter
Where to apply for a Vietnam Journalist visa - PV1 visa
The agency that invites and guarantees foreigners in Vietnam shall apply for a Letter of Invitation to Entry and submit the dossier to the Immigration Department, under the Ministry of Public Security.
Currently, the Immigration Department is headquartered in Hanoi and has a branch in Ho Chi Minh City. You can apply for an Approval Entry Letter at one of the following places:
- In the North: 44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
- In the South: 254 Nguyen Trai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Processing time of PV1 visa
The processing time for Vietnam PV1 visa is about 3-5 working days, from the date of receipt of documents as prescribed.
With a Vietnam PV1 visa, with a maximum period of 12 months, foreigners will be considered to get a single or multiple entry visa. Based on the number of entries, the PV1 visa fee will be different, specifically:
- Single entry visa: 25 USD/pcs
- Visa types with validity of no more than 03 months: 50 USD/pcs
- Visa types with validity from more than 03 to 06 months: 95 USD/pcs
- Visa types with validity from more than 06 months to 12 months: 135 USD/pcs
Complimentary consultation for PV1 visa
Above is the information related to Vietnam PV1 visa (including the application and extension of PV1 visa). During the process of preparing documents for a Vietnam visa, if you encounter any problems, please contact Nhi Gia immediately.
- Hotline: [+84] 1900 6654 - [+84] 906 736 788
- Email: info@nhigia.vn
- Address: 186-188 Nguyen Duy, Ward 09, District 08, HCMC
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