How to extend and renew your Vietnam visa in COVID 19 - 2023 updates

This article will explain to the customers all the information about Vietnam visa extension and renewal so that you can extend your stay permit in Vietnam without leaving the country. It covers:

Definitions
Where to extend Vietnam visa
How to extend visa in Vietnam
Vietnam visa extension cost
FAQs

This section will let you know what is exactly visa extension and renewal in Vietnam and how they are different from each other.

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Visa extension

Visa extension is an action that is applied for foreigners who wish to prolong their current stay in Vietnam without leaving the country. By this action, you will get an extension stamp on your passport indicating your new stay duration.

Note: Visa extension is good for single entry only.

Visa renewal

Visa renewal is almost the same as visa extension as it also allows foreigners to extend their stay in Vietnam without leaving the country.

However, if you renew your visa, you will be granted a new visa sticker and stay duration stamp on your passport with the new duration permission. And therefore, the visa renewal fee is higher than the visa extension fee because you must pay the stamping fee and visa sticker fee.

Note: This service is now not offered by the Vietnam Immigration Office. We will keep you updated immediately upon new developments.

Visa Extension/Renewal Requirements

To extend/review Vietnam visa, your original passport must:

be valid for at least 06 months from the time of extension/renewal.
have at least 02 blank pages.

Why should you choose a visa extension?

The only choice to continue remaining in Vietnam legally after your visa expiry date without leaving the country as visa run is not available during COVID 19
Save your cost as the extension fee is much cheaper than the renewal fee.
Avoid being taken into the blacklist of the Vietnam Immigration Department because of overstaying.
Have more time to settle your business in Vietnam which might be interrupted if you leave Vietnam and then come back with a new visa, or cannot come back in COVID 19.

Where to Extend Visa in Vietnam

The following Immigration offices are those in charge of extending visa in Vietnam.

Hanoi immigration office: 44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
Immigration office in Da Nang: 78 Le Loi, Thach Thang, Hai Chau, Da Nang
Immigration office in Ho Chi Minh City: 196 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh city
Working hours: Monday-Friday (Morning: 7am – 11h30am; Afternoon: 1h30pm – 5pm) and Saturday (Morning time only)

How to extend Vietnam visa

You can apply for a visa extension on your own directly at the Vietnam Immigration Department or apply through our Vietnam visa extension service for your convenience.

In case you use our visa extension service, you only need to go through the following 3 steps to get your visa successfully extended.

Step 1: Send us a soft copy of your passport and the page containing your current Vietnam visa and we will inform you whether your visa can be extended or not
Step 2: Send your original passport to our address and pay the extension fee
Step 3: Get your passport with extended stay within 8 working days normally or 3 working days in urgent case upon your request

Vietnam Visa Extension Cost and Duration

The visa extension Vietnam can be applied for types of visas as below:

extend original visa exemption for up to 1 months;
extend original 1 month tourist visa for 1 month;
extend original 1 month business visa for up to 3 months;
extend original 3 months tourist visa for 1 month;
extend original 3 months business visa for up to 3 months;
extend original 5 years visa exemption certificate for up to 6 months;
extend original e-visa for up to 3 months;
extend 1 year tourist visa for US passport holder (tourist/business) for 1 month;
extend 1 year business visa for US passport holder for up to 3 months;
extend temporary stay of APEC Business Travel Card holders for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extend my visa in Vietnam?

Just send a soft copy of your passport and the page containing your current visa to our email [email protected] and we will check and let you know whether you can extend visa in Vietnam or not.

Is Vietnam visa extension available for visa exemption?

Yes. It is possible to extend visa exemption in Vietnam. We can assist you to get it extended for 15 days or 1 month. Just a soft copy of your passport and the page containing your current visa to our email [email protected] and we will guide you further.

Vietnam visa extension before trip departure

Q: I have a 1-month tourist visa. Is it possible to carry out my tourist visa extension online prior to my trip departure to prevent any unwanted hassle of extending it in Vietnam? If it’s possible, please let me know the procedure and requirements for it.

A: No, you cannot to extend your Vietnam visa if you are not in Vietnam. The procedure is not a hassle at all. In case you need to extend your visa in Vietnam, kindly contact us at [email protected] or +84.946.583.583.

Vietnam visa extension in Hanoi

Q: I want to get 3-month single entry visa extension for 2 passports. One is Canadian and the other is Khmer. The present visas are 3 months, multiple entry and expire in 10 days ahead. Where is the best place (Visa center) in Hanoi to extend our visas? How much should it cost for a 3 month, Single Entry Visa Extension? How long does it take and what is the procedure? Thanks.

A: Please be kindly informed that we can assist you to get your visa extended. The processing time is 8 working days (normal processing) or 3 working days (urgent processing).

First of all, please send photos of your passport, including your personal information page and current visa page to our email [email protected]. Then our consultant will get back to you with whether or not your passport can be extended, visa extension fee, and steps on application for visa extension as well.

Vietnam visa extension in Ho Chi Minh City

Q: Hi there. I’m traveling in Vietnam for 4 weeks in total but my visa expires in 2 upcoming weeks. Is it possible to get an extension from the Immigration Office in Ho Chi Minh City because I don’t want to leave the country?

A: Please be kindly informed that at the moment, travelers cannot extend visa directly at the Vietnam Immigration office, but through a travel agent in Vietnam.

First of all, you need to check whether your visa can be extended or not. To do so, please send photo of your passport, including your personal information page and current visa page to our email [email protected]. Our consultant will get back to you with details for your visa extension.

Can I extend my 15 days visa in Vietnam?

Yes. If you are staying in Vietnam under 15 days visa exemption, we can assist you to extend it for 15 days or 1 months. Just leave us a message here or +84.946.583.583,

Vietnam tourist visa extension

Q. My Vietnam tourist visa expires on April 20. Can I have it extended and how long is my visa extension valid for?

A. Yes. We can help you to extend your tourist visa for up to 3 months, depending on your request. Just send us a photo of your current visa page to our email [email protected] or WhatsApp or Viber (+84.946.583.583). We will check and get back to you soon.

Disclaimers: While we put an effort to ensure that the provided information is correct and up-to-date, there are probably changes that we are unaware of.