The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam announced Monday that it will not entertain visa applications submitted by seven Hanoi-based travel firms. It said the agencies had violated the commitments they had made, as evidenced by some of their clients going missing after reaching Japan on tourist visas. The Hanoi branch of leading travel agency Vietravel was suspended from submitting Japanese visa applications for six months starting July 1. Some of the blacklisted travel companies said they did not understand why they had lost their accreditation and are working with the Japanese side to deal with the issue. Truong Tuong Lan, director of Nam Cuong Tourism Co., Ltd, one of the eight blacklisted travel agencies, said the embassy has informed that 48 tourists that his firm had submitted visa applications for had gone missing for a year starting March 2018. However, the embassy had provided no documentation proving this, he said. "The decision from the embassy has affected the prestige of our … [Read more...] about Travel firms surprised by Japan Embassy visa actions
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Vietnam travel firms surprised by Japan Embassy visa actions
The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam announced Monday that it will not entertain visa applications submitted by seven Hanoi-based travel firms. It said the agencies had violated the commitments they had made, as evidenced by some of their clients going missing after reaching Japan on tourist visas. The Hanoi branch of leading travel agency Vietravel was suspended from submitting Japanese visa applications for six months starting July 1. Some of the blacklisted travel companies said they did not understand why they had lost their accreditation and are working with the Japanese side to deal with the issue. Truong Tuong Lan, director of Nam Cuong Tourism Co., Ltd, one of the eight blacklisted travel agencies, said the embassy has said that 48 tourists that his firm had submitted visa applications for had gone missing for a year starting March 2018. However, the embassy had provided no documentation proving this, he said. "The decision from the Japanese embassy has affected the prestige of … [Read more...] about Vietnam travel firms surprised by Japan Embassy visa actions
Japan tightens visa policies for Vietnamese students
The Embassy of Japan in Hanoi has announced that students who want to study in Japan must include a high school graduation certificate in their visa application starting from March 1. Japan tightens visa policy The certificate proving that the students have graduated from high school must be signed and stamped recognition of Vietnam National Academic Recognition Information Centre under the Ministry of Education and Training. Therefore, the students can file the application form and mail their high school diploma to the centre to get the certificate. It will take about VND350,000 and 20 days for the certificate. The Embassy of Japan in Hanoi and Ministry of Education and Training worked together to tighten visa policies after many cases involving faked high school diplomas and overseas study consultancy companies providing false information to students have been reported in the past years. According to the Embassy of Japan, 25,000 Vietnamese students were given visas to Japan … [Read more...] about Japan tightens visa policies for Vietnamese students
Vietnam visa hassles could deter long holidayers
Frenchman Thomas and Thai girlfriend Araya had big plans for Vietnam. Their first visit to the country in August had impressed them so much that they wanted to return for a much longer trip. The first trip happened after they’d traveled from France to Bangkok to visit Araya's parents. As they socialized with Vietnamese people and learnt about different places in the country, they regretted not visiting Vietnam sooner. After the trip, Thomas researched more information about other travel destinations in Vietnam. Fond of motorbikes, he planned to enjoy exploring the northern mountains on one, apart from a leisure trip to Nha Trang, a resort town in central Vietnam, and Ho Chi Minh City for Araya. Vietnam’s beaches are a popular draw among foreigners, but those who want long holidays in the country face complicated visa rules and procedures. Photo acquired by VnExpress The plan was to spend the entire month of November exploring Vietnam, before Thomas starting a … [Read more...] about Vietnam visa hassles could deter long holidayers
PM receives Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Chairman
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Toshihiro Nikai (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Toshihiro Nikai, Chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance and Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, and the alliance’s members in Tokyo on October 8. The PM expressed his pleasure at the development of Vietnam-Japan relationship, including the ties between the two legislatures, the exchange of the two countries’ parliamentarians, while valuing highly the sentiments and contributions of the alliance’s Chairman and members. PM Phuc suggested the alliance continue promoting high-level meetings between the two ruling parties, governments, and parliaments, as well as supporting further cooperation enhancement in trade, investment, and cultural and locality-to-locality exchanges. He also proposed the alliance speed … [Read more...] about PM receives Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Chairman