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Navigating Visa and Passport Procedures: Your Key to International Travel
Deciphering Visa and Passport: Essential Procedures Unveiled
Unraveling Visa: What Does It Entail?
Visa, also known as an entry permit, is a certification issued by immigration authorities of a country to confirm the entry of a specific individual into that country for a certain period.
Currently, Visas are divided into two main types:
- Immigrant Visa: Used for entry and settlement in a foreign country.
If a Visa serves as a certificate for individuals seeking entry but not being citizens of that country, issued by the respective authority of that nation, then Passport is the document granted by the competent authority of the country where the citizen resides. Currently, there are three common types of Passports:
- Regular Passport has a validity of 10 years from the date of issue. This type is often utilized by students studying abroad and permanent residents.
- Official Passport is issued to individuals serving in governmental agencies for official duties abroad.
- Diplomatic Passport is granted to government diplomatic officials stationed abroad for official purposes.
Embarking on Passport Issuance Procedures
To obtain a passport, you need to prepare the following documents:
- National ID Card valid for up to 10 years from the date of issuance.
- Household registration or Temporary Residence Permit (KT3) for those residing outside their province.
Prepare four 4x6 photos with a white background.
After completing the application, proceed to submit it to the Immigration Department of the city and collect your passport within the specified timeframe. For children under 14, they must have local authentication, a copy of their birth certificate, and four 4x6 photos.
In general, the Passport issuance process is simpler and quicker compared to the Visa issuance process. Depending on your travel needs, you can use the corresponding certificate to facilitate easy entry and exit. Currently, alongside countries in the Southeast Asia region, some countries worldwide also implement visa exemption policies for Vietnamese citizens entering their countries. You can explore this to ensure you have all the necessary documents to confidently pursue your objectives.
