Vietnam Visa Extension
Getting a visa extension means acquiring permission from the government to stay longer in Vietnam when your current visa is about to expire. You may be able to extend your visa while in Vietnam without leaving the country. You should apply to extend before your current visa expires.
How much longer you can stay in Vietnam will depend on the type of visa you currently have.
- If you enter Vietnam with a 15-day visa exemption you can extend your visa for a further 15 days, 1 month, or 3 months. Kindly note that you cannot return using a visa exemption within 30 days.
- If your current visa is a 1-month visa you can get it extended for another 10 days, 1 month, 2 months, or 3 months.
- If your current visa is a 3-month visa you can get it extended for another 1 month, 2 months, or 3 months.
How many times you can apply to extend your visa will depend on your current visa and the duration of the extension you did.
The procedure can take 4-10 days (not available on weekends and Public Holidays) depend on the duration of the extension you want to apply for.
The procedure of Vietnam Visa Extension
1- Provide us with details of your current visa included:
+ Your nationality;
+ Visa category (15-day or 30-day visa exemption, 1 month single/ multiple, 3 months single/multiple ...) and Visa's symbols (DL stands for the tourist visa and DN stands for the business visa, LD stands for the work visa);
+ The latest date of your entry or the expiry date of your visa;
+ The port of entry: Hanoi airport, Danang airport, Ho Chi Minh airport, or land borders.
2- Inform us of the duration of extension you want to apply for.
3- Get a quote for the extension and be informed about the processing time.
4- Provide us your address and your convenient time for us to collect your original passport if you agree to get your visa extended through our company. You will get a receipt (received when the cashier accepted the application. Payment can be made when you get your passport back with the extended stamp for your stay).
We provide a range of collection and delivery services in Hanoi on behalf of the Consular Section. If you are living in other provinces and cities, please contact us for assistance.
5- Once your visa is extended, we will deliver your passport to the pickup location you specified when you scheduled your appointment. There are no extra fees associated with either aspect of this service. You should check accurate information on visa extension being issued by the Immigration Department then pay an extension fee to our company.
Vietnam Visa Extension Fees
(*) Extension fees are applied for those who enter Vietnam through ports of entry from Danang to the North.
List of ports:
- International airports: Da Nang Airport, Phu Bai Airport (Hue), Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi), Cat Bi Airport (Hai Phong).
- Landports: Cha Lo Landport, Lao Bao Landport, La Lay Landport, Na Meo Landport, Nam Can Landport, Cau Treo Landport, Huu Nghi Landport, Lao Cai Landport, Mong Cai Landport, Tay Trang Landport.
(**) Extension fees are applied for those who enter Vietnam through ports of entry from Kontum to the South.
List of ports:
- International airports: Cam Ranh Airport (Nha Trang), Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), Can Tho Airport, Phu Quoc Airport.
- Landports: Bo Y Landport, Ha Tien Landport, Moc Bai Landport, Song Tien Landport, Xa Mat Landport.
Vietnam tourist visa extension fees and Vietnam business visa extension fees.
Prices are quoted in US dollars - Updated on 1st January 2021
| Original visa |
Duration for extension |
Extension fees (*)
(entry points Danang to Hanoi) |
Extension fees (**)
(entry points Kontum to HCMC) |
Processing time |
| 15-day visa exemption |
15 days (single) |
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|
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|
4-5 days |
| 1 month (single) |
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|
-
|
5 days |
| 3 months (single) |
-
|
-
|
7-10 days |
30-day visa exemption
(for ASEAN countries) |
30 days (single) |
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|
-
|
5-7 days |
| 2 months (single) |
-
|
-
|
7-10 days |
| 3 months (single) |
-
|
-
|
7-10 days |
1-month visa *
(DL category) |
10 days (single) |
-
|
-
|
4-5 days |
| 1 month (single) |
-
|
-
|
5-7 days |
| 2 months (single) |
-
|
-
|
7-10 days |
| 3 months (single) |
-
|
-
|
7-10 days |
| E-visa ** |
1 month (single) |
-
|
-
|
5 days |
| 2 months (single) |
-
|
-
|
7-10 days |
| 3 months (single) |
-
|
-
|
7-10 days |
3-month visa
(DL category) |
1 month (single) |
-
|
-
|
5-7 days |
| 2 months (single) |
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|
-
|
7-10 days |
| 3 months (single) |
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|
-
|
7-10 days |
3-month visa
(DN, NN3 category) |
1 month (single) |
-
|
-
|
5-7 days |
| 2 months (single) |
-
|
-
|
- |
| 3 months (single) |
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|
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|
7-10 days |
** Extension fees might be changed without prior notice. We will reconfirm via email upon request.
Important Notes for Vietnam Visa Extension:
- 1-month visa * (DL category): Issued at the Vietnamese embassies/ consulates or on arrival at any International airports in Vietnam with a letter of approval.
- E-visa **: Issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department via an electronic system through this official government website: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/.
- Your passport MUST be submitted for the extension one day before it expires by the latest (NOT AVAILABLE on weekends and Public Holidays). It doesn't matter if the extension is not done on your visa expiry date.
- Visa extension fee can be paid either in US dollars or Vietnamese Dong or by credit card (above prices do not include bank fee for bank transfer or credit card payment).
- Compulsory electronic health declarations are required for those who want to do an in-country extension from 14th March 2020.
The declaration can be filled in online at https://tokhaiyte.vn/ or on paper. We will need a confirmation code when you have done the declaration. The declaration form is available in English, Chinese, South Korean, Italian, and Cambodian, local media reports.
What documents are required for a Vietnam visa extension?
- We will need your original passport, your temporary residence address (where you are registered with local police), and a confirmation code of complete electronic health declaration.
If you do have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 0084 902 088 698 (WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber) – (English speaking staff on duty available from 08:00 to 24:00 daily) or send us via email to goviettravel@gmail.com or dos@goviettravel.com we will be in touch within 12 to 24 hours. Our service can save you valuable time and reduce stress.
Foreigners who entered Vietnam with a visa exemption certificate, e-visa, or tourist visa on or after March 1, 2020, will be granted an automatic extension of stay through June 30, 2020, and may exit Vietnam during this period without having to apply for an extension of stay.
For sure you will need a new visa to be able to leave the country. Let’s see what to actually do, where to go, and what to bring to get an emergency passport and an exit or replacement visa so you can remain in and then exit Vietnam. Please read our post for more information.
► Can I stay in Vietnam after my visa expires?
You can not legally stay in Vietnam after your visa expires. The visa's expiration date is simply the last day on which you can use that visa to stay in Vietnam.
As soon as you notice that you overstay your visa in Vietnam then you should have your visa extended immediately directly with the Immigration Department or through a travel agent. You will most likely need to pay additional fees on top of the visa extension fee. This is to avoid any potential delay or hold-off at the airport you may face later. Check out what happens if you overstay your visa in Vietnam and the penalties.
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Please keep in mind that Go Viet Travel provides:
- Get visa approval letter on weekdays within 1 hour, 2 hours, 1 day, 2 days.
- Visa letter on weekends and Holidays: within 24 hours.
- Sponsor and pick up at the airport with assistance getting visa on arrival.
We appreciate your patience during this time. If you have any questions please contact our hotline number: 0084 902 088 698 (WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber) – (English speaking staff on duty available from 08:00 to 24:00 daily)
