Vietnam-China Flight Crews Given New Visa Policy

Beginning November 1st, 2008, flight crews between China and Vietnam will be able to enter both countries without applying for a visa for 30 days. Crew captains can now submit a list of official flight crew members at the Exit-Entry Administration of Vietnam and the China Port Authorities, and flight crews will now be able to enter the other country by simply presenting a valid passport. Once the crews enter the other country, they will be able to stay for 30 days before being required to apply for a visa. The new flight crew visa policy applies to designated airlines outlined in the “Air Service Agreement” between Vietnam and China, signed in March of 1992.