VietNamNet Bridge – Minister, Chairman of the Government Office, Mr. Vu Duc Dam, told an online newspaper that the government had instructed to not affix any seal of Vietnam on the passports that have the "U-shaped line."

“U-shaped line passport” to make China isolated

According to Dam, relating to the new Chinese passport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Vietnam’s standpoints as well as sent a diplomatic not of protest to China. In addition, with the integration and open-door policy, Vietnam also finds ways to not make it difficult for Chinese visitors to Vietnam.

"The government has directed, with the Chinese who use the passport with the "U-shaped line," relevant agencies will not affix any seal of Vietnam on it," said the government spokesman. He said these people will be granted with a leaflet. This, according to Dam, on the one hand is to facilitate Chinese citizens to work or travel to Vietnam, on the other hand; it clearly shows the Government of Vietnam’s point of view.

An official at the Noi Bai Airport told VNExpress online newswire that many Chinese passengers used the new passport entering Vietnam via the Noi Bai Airport.

"In principle, we cannot ban these passengers from entry, but the customs agency does not stamp these passports," the representative of the airport said. Instead, the customs agency issued a separate visa for these passengers. Around 100,000 Chinese tourists enter Vietnam through the Noi Bai International Airport each month.

Translated by Tran Cham
from VNE

Chairman of the Government Office Vu Duc Dam.