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Often called a “five-year visa,” Vietnam’s Visa Exemption Certificate can simplify repeat family visits for overseas Vietnamese and eligible foreign relatives. This practical guide explains who qualifies, how long each stay can last, where to apply, what the official process costs, and when an extension or new certificate is required.

Who counts as a lawyer in Vietnam, how to check a lawyer and a law firm, what international firms cannot do, how fees and contracts work, and what the new Law on Lawyers may change.