With reference to DFA Foreign Service Circular No. 29-2020 dated 19 March 2020 and in light of Proclamation No. 929 dated 16 March 2020 Declaring a State of Calamity and Proclamation No. 922 Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency dated 08 March 2020 throughout the Philippines due to Corona Virus Disease 2019, the Philippine Embassy in Hanoi wishes to announce that visa issuance is temporarily suspended.

Likewise, Visa-free privileges including those pursuant to Visa Waiver Agreement and for holders of Hong Kong SAR passports, Macau-Portuguese passports and British National Overseas passports are temporarily suspended.

Foreign spouses and children of Filipino nationals are exempted from this temporary suspension.

Further, all previously issued visas are deemed canceled except those issued to the following:

• Foreign Government and International Organization officials accredited to the Philippines; and
• Foreign spouses and children of Filipino nationals.

This announcement shall remain valid and effective until further notice.