During the first four months of 2026, the Department of Foreign Citizens and Nationality investigated and processed 994 violations involving 2,340 individuals from 34 different countries. According to official reports, these cases involved various breaches of the Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens.

Under Article 16.2 of the Law on Violations, penalties are enforced against foreign citizens, stateless persons, and their local sponsors who fail to meet their legal obligations. Records indicate that the most frequent infractions involve the mismanagement of residence permits, including their possession, use, and storage, as well as overstaying visas and engaging in activities inconsistent with the declared purpose of stay.

A significant portion of these violations stems from negligence by inviting enterprises, organizations, and private citizens who failed to register documents or obtain necessary permits within the legally mandated timeframe. Specifically, authorities identified 238 foreign nationals whose sponsors failed to secure residence permits on time, while 606 individuals were found to have exceeded their residency limits. Additionally, 43 individuals were cited for overstaying their entry visas.

Demographic data reveals that the majority of violators are citizens of China and Vietnam, accounting for 1,506 (64.3%) and 252 (10.7%) individuals, respectively. Other countries represented in the report include Nepal, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Azerbaijan, Russia, South Korea, and France.

Published Date:2026-04-27