Why Can’t Vietnamese People Travel To Uk?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Driven by poverty in their own country

, an estimated 18,000 Vietnamese risk their lives each year being smuggled illegally into the UK. They are lured to Britain by the promise of jobs involving long hours, poor conditions and meagre wages.

Why do Vietnamese want to leave their country?


Political oppression, poverty, and continued war

were the main reasons Vietnamese fled their country. The desire to leave was especially great for Vietnamese who had fought for the South, worked with the United States, or held positions in the South Vietnamese government.

How many Vietnamese people live in UK?

Vietnamese residing in the United Kingdom number

around 55,000 people

, in contrast to the trend of the U.K. tending to have the largest East and South East Asian diasporas in Europe.

Is it illegal to leave Vietnam?

Under the new regime of the Republic of Vietnam,

leaving the country was initially illegal

. While this would change with time and the intervention of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), escaping occurred illegally by sea.

Are Vietnamese allowed to leave Vietnam?

Answer: According to Article 33, 34 of the Law on exit and entry of Vietnamese citizens,

Vietnamese citizens are allowed to exit or enter Vietnam when their passports and travel documents are intact and valid and have visas for foreign countries

, and they are not subject to exit suspension and exit prohibition.

Can I bring my Vietnamese wife to UK?


They would need to have UK status documents

. We also note that your partner is a visa national (Vietnamese) for UK travel purposes. This means they would normally need to obtain a visa from the British Embassy or UK Visa office / Commercial partner office, prior to their travel.

Do Vietnamese need a visa for UK?

As a Vietnamese citizen,

you cannot travel to the United Kingdom unless you obtain a visa first

. That can be achieved only if you go to the nearest British embassy.

What happened when U.S. left Vietnam?

Shooting and fighting continued for years; eventually,

the American combat troops withdrew from the South and signed the Paris Peace Accords, which resulted in two separate governments in Vietnam.

Which country has the most Vietnamese?

The

United States

is by far the most popular destination for Vietnamese living abroad, according to mid-2020 estimates from the United Nations Population Division. Japan is home to the next largest population of Vietnamese immigrants (336,000), followed by China (303,000), Australia (270,000), and Canada (182,000).

Which US city has the most Vietnamese?

Rank City Number (2016) 1

San Jose, California

106,992
2 Garden Grove, California 52,894 3 Houston, Texas 38,619 4 San Diego, California 37,606

What are common Vietnamese names?

Some of the most common names used by both genders are

Anh, Dung, Hanh, Hoa, Hong, Khanh, Lan, Liem, Nhung, Duy and Xuan

. Middle names tend to be more gender specific. The most common middle names are ‘Thi' for females and ‘Van' for males. Other common male middle names include Huu, Duc, Xuan, Ngoc, Quang and Cong.

Why are there so many Vietnamese in Japan?

Migration history

However, the community of Vietnamese people in Japan is dominated by

Vietnam War refugees and their families

, who compose about 70% of the total population. Japan began to accept refugees from Vietnam in the late 1970s.

Why are there so many Vietnamese in Germany?

Nowadays. The new group of Vietnamese migrants that have come in recent years are mainly coming because of

educational and economic reasons

. This new group is young and mainly come from Central Vietnam. Illegal Vietnamese immigration has also increased throughout the years.

Why did between 200000 and 400000 Vietnamese boat people died at sea?

boat people, refugees fleeing by boat. The term originally referred to the thousands of Vietnamese who fled their country by sea following the collapse of the South Vietnamese government in 1975. Crowded into small vessels, they were prey to pirates, and

many suffered dehydration, starvation, and death by drowning

.

Is Vietnam still communist?

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a one-party state. A new state constitution was approved in April 1992, replacing the 1975 version. The central role of the Communist Party was reasserted in all organs of government, politics and society.

Is Vietnam a poor country?

Vietnam's shift from a centrally planned to a market economy has transformed the country from

one of the poorest in the world

into a lower middle-income country. Vietnam now is one of the most dynamic emerging countries in East Asia region.

Can Vietnamese visit America?

Vietnam does not participate in the Visa Waiver Program.

To visit the United States you will need to apply for a visa

.

How much is a Covid test in Vietnam?

Airline passengers departing from areas identified by the Vietnamese government as “Very High Risk (Level 4)” must present a rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen testing certificate issued within 72 hours prior to boarding. Testing fee ranges from around

83,000 VND to around 600,000 VND

, depending on the testing facilities.

Can I keep two wives in UK?

Polygamy in England and Wales 16/08/2021

Under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973,

it is illegal for anyone in England and Wales to enter into a polygamous marriage

; that is a marriage that would mean they had more than one wife (polygyny) or husband (polyandry).

How can I bring my Filipino girlfriend to UK?

You can bring your Filipina wife to the UK by

making an entry clearance application as a spouse or an unmarried partner if you are not legally married but have lived together for 2 years in a relationship akin to marriage

.

Can I bring my boyfriend to UK?


To apply as a partner, you and your partner both need to be 18 or over

. Your partner must also either: be a British or Irish citizen. have settled in the UK – for example, they have indefinite leave to remain, settled status or proof of permanent residence.

How long can a Vietnamese stay in UK?

Type of visa

Up to 15 days

Over 15 days
Business visa Not required Required

Can Vietnamese travel to Spain?


Spain schengen visa is required for Vietnamese citizens

. The stay is usually short with a period of 90 days and visa expires in 90 days. Applicant is required to be present when applying for Spain schengen visa. A total of 12 documents are required for applying Spain schengen visa.

How safe is Vietnam?

Vietnam is a

relatively safe country

, however petty theft is a legitimate concern, especially in the big cities. Refrain from extending cameras and cellphones on busy streets and corners: most robberies are drive-by snatchings.

Why did America fail in Vietnam?

Failures for the USA

Failure of Search and Destroy (My Lai Massacre): Search and Destroy missions were often based on

poor military intelligence

. The brutal tactics used by US troops often drove more Vietnamese civilians to support the Vietcong.

Who ended the Vietnam War?

January 27, 1973:

President Nixon

signs the Paris Peace Accords, ending direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.

Which president pulled US out of Vietnam?

In order to buy time with the American people,

Nixon

began to withdraw forces from Vietnam, meeting with South Vietnam's President Nguyen Van Thieu on Midway Island on June 8 to announce the first increment of redeployment. From that point on, the U.S. troop withdrawal never ceased.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.