Vietnam Immigration Department

Vietnam Immigration Department is a functioning bureau belonging to the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security. Its powers and functions focus on supervising, approving, or disciplining Vietnamese citizens and foreigners’ immigration, migration to and from Vietnam.

• Vietnam visa online
• Vietnam visa extension
• Vietnam residence card

Regarding Vietnam visa issuance, all Embassies and Consulates abroad are to co-operate with the Vietnam Immigration Department before approving or granting a visa or other Vietnam Immigration related document.

In brief, the Vietnam Immigration Department is the official unit issuing the following documents

1. For Domestic Vietnamese

• Passports of all kinds for Vietnamese citizens
• Identity card
• ABTC
• Permanent or temporary residence in other countries

2.  For Vietnamese Overseas and Foreigners

• Vietnam Visa, Vietnam Visa extension, Vietnam Visa renewal
• Vietnam Visa approval letter, Vietnam Visa approval code
• Vietnam temporary or permanent residence card
• Guarantee to migrate to Vietnam
• Exit visa
• Overstaying visa

In every province of Vietnam, there is an immigration office. However, for the visa related issued, foreigners are suggested to contact the three major offices of Vietnam Immigration in three main regions of the country: The North, The Central, and the South. Following is the detailed contact of these offices:

VIETNAM IMMIGRATION OFFICE (A18) IN HANOI

44- 46 Tran Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi, Vietnam.

Working hours:

Morning: 8 am - 11 am

Afternoon: 1:30 pm – 4 pm

Monday to Friday and Saturday morning 

Phone numbers for querying:

+ (84) 248264026: about entry and exit Vietnam, residing of foreigners in Vietnam, repatriating of Vietnam citizens living abroad.

+ (84) 248260922: about entry and exit of Vietnam citizens

+ (84) 249345609: administration procedures

+ (84) 248257941: about entry and exit at Vietnam borders and other related issues. 

VIETNAM IMMIGRATION OFFICE IN DANANG CITY

Address:        No 7 Tran Quy Cap, Da Nang city

Phone No:      (+84-7511) 3 823 383

VIETNAM IMMIGRATION OFFICE IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Address:        No 161 Nguyen Du, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Phone No:       (+84-8) .38.299.398

Fax:                 (+84-8).8.244.075

STEPS TO GET VISA ON ARRIVAL GRANTED BY THE IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT OF VIETNAM?

- Step 1: Complete online application at https://evietnamvisa.com/apply.html, in which payment for visa approval fee must be paid on completing the application submission.
- Step 2: Complement the application with required documents: passport scan, tickets, or accommodation (if required. A few nationals are subjected to send these documents)

- Step 3: Receive granted visa approval letter via email (the provision of an exact email address is a must), get the letter printed as a conditional document to get visa stamped upon arrival at Vietnam airport.

Notice: People may also choose to get the visa granted and stamp at an Embassy of Vietnam abroad. This selection of the place to get visa stamped must be registered at the time of sending an application for visa approval.

VISA EXTENSION OR VISA RENEW AT THE IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT OF VIETNAM

As mentioned, the Immigration Department of Vietnam is the authority that processes and grants visa extension or visa renewal for foreigners in Vietnam. However, they seldom accept visa extension application directly from an individual foreigner. Instead, they may require sponsor or guarantee from a unit; the company which the foreigner is involved, or a travel agent where the foreigner (as a tourist) travels. This ensures their better administration of the activities of foreigners in Vietnam.

Steps to get submitted for Vietnam visa extension/renewal

-       Take a photo of the current visa and send email to support@evietnamvisa.com

-       Send request about the length of extension/renewal

-       Get detailed advice on your specific case

-       Submit passport for sealing (visa extension) and stamping (visa renewal)

-       Wait 5-7 business days to get the passport back. Contact (84) 8 5336 5336 (Zalo, Viber, WhatsApp) for further support on the issue.

OVERSTAYING VISA AND EXPIRED VISA

Foreigners overstaying their visa while in Vietnam may choose to deal with directly with the Immigration Department of Vietnam, or simpler and quicker via sponsor in Vietnam. A regulated fine fee and the exit visa are required spontaneously to your submission of passport.

Apparently, the longer the overstay is, the higher the visa fee is. Furthermore, depending on the seriousness of the violation judged by the Immigration officers, the foreigner is blacklisted and forbidden from re-entering Vietnam or not.  Normal the overstaying period of 15 days upward is marked as a severe violation and the foreigners will be marked. For the longer time of overstay, a report on the reason why overstaying and commitment of no further violation may be required.

In brief, right after you can arrange to deal with your expired visa, you should:

-       contact us or send email to support@evietnamvisa.com for update info about regulations about your case

-       Send passport, fine fee, and associated requested documents (if any)

-       Get ready within 5-7 business days after your exit visa is completed and leave Vietnam.

If foreigners wish to re-enter Vietnam you may request a new visa approval for next entry before you leave. Normally, we can advise you shortly about the result and offer appropriate consultation for your need for entry into Vietnam.

For further information about Vietnam Immigration department, please feel free to contact us