DETAILED GUIDANCE FOR VISA EXTENSION AND RENEWAL VIETNAM

Saturday, 13/09/25

Planning to stay longer in Vietnam for work, business, or family visit? To avoid legal issues and ensure a smooth stay, foreigners must apply for a Vietnam visa extension or renewal. The process requires valid documents, submission to the Immigration Department, and payment of fees. The procedure follows two steps: first, submit your visa extension request online via the National Public Service Portal; then, bring the printed confirmation and required documents to the Immigration Department for verification and approval. In short: a visa extension adds a stamp for a longer stay (single-entry only), while a visa renewal issues a new visa sticker, often more complex and costly. Below, Visa5s.com provides a complete guide to the general process, conditions, and key notes for extending or renewing your Vietnam visa.

VIETNAM VISA EXTENSION AND VISA RENEWAL: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

If you want to stay longer in Vietnam without leaving the country, you usually have two options: visa extension or visa renewal. Although both help prolong your stay, they are not the same.

What is Vietnam Visa Extension?

• A visa extension means getting a stamp in your passport showing the new period of stay.
• It is single-entry only: if you leave Vietnam during this time, your visa will no longer be valid for re-entry.

What is Vietnam Visa Renewal (Re-issuance)?

• A visa renewal means you receive a new visa sticker with a new duration of stay.
• It is usually more complicated and costly than an extension.

CONDITIONS FOR VIETNAM VISA EXTENSION IN 2025

To apply for a Vietnam visa extension or renewal in 2025, foreigners should meet these basic conditions:

1. Your current visa or Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is still valid.
2. Temporary residence is confirmed with the local police or via the online system.
3. You are not under a deportation order or violating immigration laws.
4. You have a legitimate sponsor (Vietnamese spouse or Company) matching your current visa type.
5. The sponsor holds a valid VNeID Level 2 (for Vietnamese) or Public Service Portal account (Company) to submit the online application. 

WHER AND WHAT METHODS TO APPLY FOR VIETNAM VISA EXTENSION AND RENEWAL?

According to Vietnam’s latest immigration regulations, foreigners must process Visa Extension or reissuance both online and in person at the Immigration Office under the Provincial/City Police Office where they are temporarily residing.

🔹 How to Submit Your Application: Currently the procdure of Extending and Renewing Visa is applied by following 2 methods:

• Step 1: Online Submission: Through the Ministry of Public Security's Online Public Services Portal: https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn/
• Step 2: In-Person Submission: At the local Immigration Office of the province or city corresponding to your current residence in Vietnam.

📍 Where to Submit The Extension and Renewal Visa Application

EXTENSION OR RENEWAL OF VIETNAM TOURIST VISA

If you're seeking a quick and hassle-free way to extend your stay in Vietnam on a tourist visa, Visa5s.com offers a convenient Moc Bai Visa Run service. Since tourist visa extensions are no longer permitted from within Vietnam, this same-day border-crossing solution provides a practical alternative. By exiting and re-entering Vietnam through the Moc Bai border, you can renew your visa in just one day—saving both time and money compared to air travel options.

✔️ Simple and quick procedure
✔️ Affordable cost
✔️ No flight ticket required

👉 You can find detailed guidance on the Moc Bai border run procedure here.

Let Visa5s.com take care of your visa process so you can continue your stay in Vietnam smoothly – whether for tourism, business, or long-term plans.

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