Great news for travelers and business executives planning international trips! According to official information from representative officials of the General Department of Taxation during a seminar hosted by Dan Tri Newspaper, the procedure to lift travel bans due to tax debts is now processed in just 3 to 5 minutes after taxpayers fulfill their financial obligations, thanks to an interconnected electronic data system.
Let Joy Travel guide you through the details of this regulation so your overseas tours and business trips always go smoothly!
Travel Bans Lifted in Just 3–5 Minutes via New Inter-Agency Coordination
During the seminar "Cleaning Up Tax Identification Numbers: How Can Businesses 'Close Down' Smoothly?" hosted by Dan Tri Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Duc Huy - Deputy Head of the Tax Policy and Operational Division (General Department of Taxation) shared major breakthroughs in immigration management regarding tax obligations.
Since May 2025, the Tax Authority and the Immigration Department (A08 - Ministry of Public Security) have formally implemented a joint coordination scheme featuring fully automated electronic data connection and transmission.
Instant Processing Workflow: Once a taxpayer completes their payment via the eTax Mobile app or the National Public Service Portal, the payment data is immediately transmitted to the tax agency to issue an official notice lifting the travel ban.
Record Execution Time: The clearance notice is directly sent to immigration control at airport border gates within 3 to 5 minutes.
This administrative reform permanently eliminates the worry of "being stuck at the airport" due to lengthy paperwork, giving citizens and business travelers complete peace of mind before takeoff.
Who Is Subject to International Travel Bans Due to Tax Debts?
To avoid being turned away at border control gates, Mr. Nguyen Duc Huy highlighted the key categories subject to current legal regulations:
Business Owners / Beneficial Owners: For operating enterprises with tax debts of 500 million VND or more, owners or beneficial owners subject to these regulations must fully discharge all tax obligations prior to departure.
Legal Representatives of Inactive Businesses: Individuals serving as legal representatives for enterprises no longer operating at their registered addresses—but who have not completed the formal tax code closure process—remain responsible for settling all outstanding tax liabilities.
Critical Warning from Tax Authorities: Review Status Code 03 and 06 Tax IDs
Tax representatives strongly advise taxpayers to proactively check their tax status—especially ahead of scheduled international journeys (leisure tours, business, overseas study, or labor).
Tax Status Code 03: Businesses that have suspended operations but have not yet completed procedures to terminate tax code validity.
Tax Status Code 06: Businesses no longer operating at their registered headquarters address.
If you are listed as the legal representative of a company in either group, proactively contact your managing tax office for guidance to resolve outstanding obligations. Early review helps prevent unexpected legal issues or disruptions to your international travel plans.
Tips from Joy Travel for a Seamless International Journey
Although the travel ban clearance process now takes only 3 to 5 minutes, Joy Travel recommends maintaining a proactive approach to ensure a stress-free departure:
Check Your Tax Status Early: 3 to 5 days before booking a tour or flying, log into the eTax Mobile app to verify whether you or your business have any pending tax debts.
Pay Taxes Online Promptly: If outstanding tax balances appear, complete payment immediately via mobile banking or eTax Mobile so the system automatically revokes the exit ban.
Keep Payment Proof: Save digital receipts or screenshots of successful transactions on your mobile device for quick verification at airport customs if needed.
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