The Law on the Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreign Nationals in Vietnam came into effect in 2015, and was further amended in 2019 and 2023. The latest Law No. 23/2023/QH15, amending and supplementing several articles of Law No. 47/2014/QH13 on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreign Nationals in Vietnam, came into effect on 15 August 2023 ("Amended Law") and aimed to further streamline the immigration process and facilitate foreign nationals' entry.

Vietnam has introduced an e-visa, e-work permit and e-residence registration in an effort to set up an e-government.