Requirements for extension of visa in Vietnam

Foreign people who enter Vietnam are required to have Vietnam visa which allow them to stay in Vietnam for a permitted duration. For foreigners wishing to stay in Vietnam longer than noted validity length in their visas, they can get their visa extended without having to exit the country. The requirements for extension of Vietnam visa is very different from that for applying for a new visa when foreigners are outside Vietnam.

1. Visa extension advice for those who exit country by the visa expire date

For foreigners who will exit Vietnam before your visa expires, but still want to re-enter Vietnam, Vietnam visa extension is not recommended as extension fee is much higher than the applied fee for getting a new Vietnam visa. In addition, passport submission will disable you from travelling by airplane and other activities. In this case, foreigners are advised to apply for new Vietnam visa. The procedure of applying for new visa is very simple. You just need to spend couple minutes to submit visa application online and follow all steps instructed by the system. After receiving your final confirmation and payment for visa approval fee, we will process and send you visa approval/code issued by Vietnam Immigration Department within 2 business days.

2. Visa extension requirements for those who stay in Vietnam after the visa expire date

For foreigners wishing to extend your current visa (you do not need to exit Vietnam), the longest period you can extend your visa is 3 month (either single or multiple entries).  The requirement to extend Vietnam visa is your original passport submitted at our office It takes from 5 to 10 working days to get your extension visa. The extension fee depends on some factors namely the quantity of Vietnam visa got in your passport, the port of your arrival in Vietnam (or where you got the visa(s) stamped), the category of your Vietnam visa and so on. Normally, the extension fee is about USD 45 upward for 1 month visa, and USD 95 upward for 3 month visa. Normally the requirement is just your original passport submission and at least 50% of the extension fee deposit.

For those who overstayed visa in Vietnam, the requirements are different. Normally, an exit visa is required, and the fine fee must be paid beforehand. For details, please visit Overstaying Vietnam visa page.

For any further assistance about Vietnam visa extension requirements, please feel free to contact us support@evietnamvisa.com or call us (84) 943 25 25 52.