Multiple entry visa for Vietnam 2024 - All things you need to know

Foreigners wishing to enter Vietnam depending on the purpose should choose the appropriate type of visa and consider whether they need a multiple-entry visa or not. So what is a multiple entry visa and how is it different from a single entry? We will guide you through the article: Multiple entry visa for Vietnam 2023 - All things you need to know.

Multiple entry visa for Vietnam 2022 - All things you need to know

1. Vietnam visa extension

Visa extension is a procedure for foreigners to temporarily stay in Vietnam without leaving the country.

Multiple entry visa for Vietnam 2022 - All things you need to know

When to extend the visa?

Visa extension procedures must be done before the visa expires. A reasonable time to extend a visa is 7 days before its expiration.

In case the foreigner does not extend the visa, the visa will be overstayed. At that time, they will be fined and may have to leave the country.

Where can you extend your visa?

Visa extension is done at the provincial police immigration agency or the Immigration Department.

Foreigners temporarily residing in the provinces, they will carry out the visa extension procedures at the Immigration Department - Provincial Police. Alternatively, they can also extend their visa at the Immigration Department.

The Immigration Department is the highest authority to handle visa extension procedures for foreigners. Consists of:

- Hanoi Immigration Department
- Immigration Department of Ho Chi Minh City

2. What is Vietnam multiple entry visa?

Multiple entry visa is a type of visa that allows foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam many times during the validity of the visa and must not change the entry purpose of the visa.

3. The validity period of each type of multiple entry visa

The validity period of multiple entry visas (depending on the type of visa symbol) includes:

+ One-month multiple entry visa;

+ Visa on entry 3 months multiple times;

+ Visa on entry for 6 months multiple times;

+ One-year multiple-entry visa;

+ Visa on entry for 2 years with multiple entries;

+ 5-year multiple entry visa.

4. Visa extension fee for foreigners

Expenses for visa extension are specified in Circular 25/2021 of the Ministry of Finance. The fees are specified as follows:

extending the original visa exemption (unilateral and bilateral) for an additional 15 days to 1 month;
extend the original visa for 1 or 3 months for a tourist visa for another 15 days to 1 month;
extend the original business visa for 1 month or 3 months by 15 days to 3 months;
extend the 5-year visa exemption certificate for an additional 3 or 6 months;
extend the original 1 year tourist visa for US citizens for another 15 days to 1 month;
extend the original 1 year business visa for US citizens for another 15 days to 3 months.

*Note:

• Single-time visa: A type of visa that allows foreigners to enter and exit once.
• Multiple-entry visa: A type of visa that allows foreigners to enter and exit multiple times.

5. Difference between multiple entry visa and single entry visa

The biggest difference between multiple entry and single entry visa is the number of entries.

With a multiple entry visa, you are not limited by the number of entries and exits, can leave Vietnam as many times as you want but within the duration of your visa.

With a single-entry visa, you are only allowed to enter and exit once. After exiting Vietnam, your visa will no longer be valid. If you want to continue to enter Vietnam, you need to apply for a new visa.

6. Should you be self-sufficient to apply for a multi-entry Vietnam visa?

The procedure for applying for a multiple-entry visa is quite complicated, because:

+ You need to know and prepare all the required documents in the application.

+ Spending time traveling and waiting in line at the immigration office.

+ Understand the law and legal procedures in the visa application process.

+ Must explain carefully to state officials about the dossier.

If you are not confident about applying for multiple entry visas for foreigners or do not have time to prepare documents, using a visa service is the most reasonable option.

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