Vietnam visa extension for foreigners

Visa extension is when a foreigner who has a Vietnam visa and currently resides in Vietnam wants to continue to stay in Vietnam for tourism, visiting relatives and working. Visa extension is the extension of the old visa, following the visa validity period in Vietnam indicated on the old visa. The visa extension is valid from 1 month to 3 months and can be extended multiple times. If the visa is delayed, foreigners will be fined or even deported and banned from entering Vietnam.

Conditions for visa extension ?

To extend a visa, the type of visa must be the type of visa that can be extended and the holder of the passport whose visa wants to extend must be subject to the statutory extension.

What types of visas can be extended?

The types of visas that are allowed to be extended such as: Foreigners who come to Vietnam for the purpose of tourism, visit relatives, work in a short or long term….will be able to extend Vietnam visa with a period of time. from 1 to 3 months and can be renewed many times.

In addition, apply for visa extension for foreigners working in Vietnam with DN, LD and DT visas. Enterprises and organizations with foreigners working can carry out procedures for extending temporary residence visas for foreigners with a term of no more than 1 year.

What is the visa extension procedure?

– Original passport (valid for at least 06 months);

– 2 4 x 6 photos with white background;

– information of the guarantee organization (if any);

– Time of entry…

– Work permit or work permit exemption for DN, LD visas; Investment certificate, business registration certificate in case of Tel visa.

Visa extension agency?

– Immigration Department of Police of provinces and cities

– Immigration Department (Office in Hanoi, Da Nang, HCMC)