Police in Hung Yen Province recently reported that 11 Chinese nationals, despite having valid passports and visas, were penalized and deported because their actual activities did not match their declared visa purposes, and they failed to register temporary residence according to local regulations. Fines for the violations totaled 265 million VND, roughly 70,000 yuan or about 10,000 US dollars. On October 9, Vietnamese authorities escorted all 11 individuals to the Friendship International Border Gate and handed them over to Chinese authorities.
Vietnamese immigration oversight consistently focuses on two core compliance rules: ensuring daily activities strictly match the declared visa type, and ensuring that temporary residence registration is properly filed. Foreign visitors often overlook residential filing requirements or engage in business while holding non-business visas, which frequently triggers immediate administrative scrutiny during local police checks.
This incident highlights the strict enforcement of foreign residency compliance in Vietnam. Entering legally is merely the first step; foreign nationals must ensure that their ongoing activities align with their visa categories and that temporary stays are duly registered to avoid heavy fines and deportation.
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