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Can Vietnam visas be extended? What should I do if I want to stay longer in Vietnam when my visa expires? Those are some questions that tourists are concerned about.

Overview

Visa extension for foreigners in Vietnam means that foreigners who already have a visa and are temporarily residing in Vietnam for a legal purpose want to extend the temporary stay period. The application for visa extension can be carried out in person or online via the National Public Service Portal and the Ministry of Public Security public service portal.

There are many types of Vietnam visas with many different purposes, including some common types of visas that foreigners can ask for an extension when the visa expires. Common visa types are commercial and business visas (DN 1, DN 2), investment visas (DT 1, DN 2, DT 3, DT 4), labor visas (LD1, LD2), family visit visas (TT), tourist visas (DL).

You can extend your visa for a period of 1 month to 3 months, for multiple entries or single entry, and for all types of Visa in Vietnam.

Individuals need to be sponsored by an agency or organization to be able to extend their visa.

Instructions for online visa extension applications for foreigners

1. Conditions for online visa extension via National Service Portal

• Foreigners must be temporarily residing in Vietnam; Passport is still valid
• Have documents proving that staying in Vietnam is necessary and has a legitimate reason
• Enterprises and organizations sponsoring foreigners must register for electronic immigration accounts.

2. Visa extension registration process for foreigners online via National Service Portal

Step 1: Visit the National Public Service Portal website and log in with your registered and approved account

Select the online application section on the menu bar and enter search information with the keyword "Extension" and under "Immigration Management"

Select the item Extension of temporary residence for foreigners in Vietnam (carried out at the Municipal level)

Select Submit application

Step 2: Fill in the information required by the online system

With the declaration forms, download the file with the information of the sponsoring company as well as the information of the foreigner and then digitally sign to complete the application.

Step 3: Deliver the passport to the Immigration Department according to the system's instructions

Step 4: Pay the fee according to the instructions of the Public Service Portal when the application is received and the fee is applied

Normally the fee will be applied after the passport is delivered to the Immigration Department and the passport and documents are received. The immigration agency will impose a fee and then the registrant can access the online payment system.

Step 5: Check visa extension results online. During the process of the application being considered for processing, the applicant can check the status of the application using the application code.

Reference: visadatviet.com, www.xuatnhapcanh.com.vn