Important Definitions
Visa Period
The valid period of a visa is clearly shown by effective date and expiry date on the applicants' visas.
Temporary Stay
Maximum period (Number of days) that foreigners are allowed to stay since entry. The temporary stay period can be shorter or equal to the period of the visa but never longer than valid period of the visa.
What is Visa Extension? Foreigners who have been granted a visa and are staying in Vietnam and wish to continue their stay after the visa expires, need to carry out visa extension (also known as temporary residence extensions). This allows foreigners to continue to stay in Vietnam without having to leave.
Allowed Visa Types for Extension
1. E-VISA
This type of visa CANNOT be extended. Foreigners who use e-visas to enter Vietnam need to exit on time upon expiration, then apply for a new visa if they want to continue to enter.
2. VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
This type of visa is allowed to be extended. The extension time depends on the purpose of stay and relevant regulations in Law on exit and entry of Vietnam.
- Tourist visa
- Visiting relatives
- Business / Investment
Procedures for Visa Extension
Follow these steps to extend your stay in Vietnam smoothly and legally.
Prepare Documents
Gather original passport, NA5 form, and sponsoring company/relative documents.
Submit Application
Submit to Vietnam Immigration Department in Hanoi, Da Nang, or Ho Chi Minh City.
Get Result
Processing time is 5-7 working days. Receive passport with new extension stamp.
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