How long can foreigners stay in Vietnam?

Can you stay in Vietnam for longer than 30 days?

Oh yeah, Vietnam, the visa situation. Listen, 30 days is the standard tourist visa limit. I learned that the hard way back in, uh, 2023? Somewhere near Hanoi.

I wanted to just… stay. You know? More than 30 days. Ha. Nope.

You absolutely need a long-term visa if you wanna chill longer.

The types? Okay:

• Business visa. For, well, business.
• Student visa. If you’re studying. Obvi.
• Work visa. Got a job lined up? Bingo.

Each visa has its own, like, whole thing. The application is complicated.

I almost missed my flight home! Visa problems. ugh. Never again.

• My Experience: I was volunteering at a local school, teaching English. I planned for 45 days, but foolishly assumed I could just… extend it. Nah. I ended up scrambling, literally, at the last minute to get an exit visa. The stress was AWFUL. My hair was probably turning grey.
• Learned Lesson: Research. Research. RESEARCH those visa rules before you even think about packing. Don’t be me.
• Hanoi’s humidity + visa stress = meltdown
• Pro tip: Talk to the Vietnamese embassy in your country before you go. Seriously, save yourself the grief. Or use a reputable visa service. Don’t cheap out on this.
• Extra tip: keep copies of all documents and scans on your phone, in case you lose the original. This really helped me when I was asked to prove that I actually had the visa or exit visa, since I couldn’t explain why I had lost the document.

How long can you stay as a tourist in Vietnam?

Oh, Vietnam, land of pho and questionable motorbike skills! So, you wanna hang around?

• A C1 tourist visa gets you roughly 30 sun-soaked days. A single dip into the vibrant chaos, then, poof, you vanish! Like a well-behaved dragon, only allowed a short, fire-breathing visit.

• Want more noodle-slurping adventures? A visa extension is your golden ticket. I hear a month extension is totally doable. Or, go wild and grab three, it’s your call, crazy.

• Extending your stay? Apparently, Vietnam makes it easier than parallel parking a scooter in Hanoi. So I assume.

Consider it a bureaucratic breeze. Just remember to bring your passport and a winning smile. My experiences may be a tad dated, as my last passport photo made me look like I belonged in Madame Tussauds’ Chamber of Horrors, not on vacation.

Anyway, if you have the cash, why not just get another visa? Don’t ask me though, I have never been there, though I once dreamed I was sitting in a tiny plastic chair, sipping iced coffee and plotting my escape from a flock of aggressive chickens.

More stuff on overstaying (DON’T DO IT!):

• Overstaying? Bad news. Fines, deportation, and a stamp on your record saying “This person really, REALLY likes spring rolls.”

• Do your homework, buddy. Rules change faster than the traffic lights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Can you extend a Vietnam 30 day visa?

Vietnam visa extensions: possible. 3-month validity max. 30-day limit per entry. Extensions granted, 15 or 30 days. Single entry only.

• Extension process: In-country application.
• Maximum stay: Initially 30 days, then potentially 45 or 60 days total.
• Visa type: Tourist visas eligible. Business visas have different rules. Check specific requirements.

My friend, Sarah, did this in 2023. She got a 15-day extension. It was easy, she says. Immigration Department is your stop. Prepare paperwork.

What is the maximum stay in Vietnam?

Vietnam visa: 90-day max stay. E-visa specifics: single or multiple entries.

Key Details:

• Maximum Stay: 90 days. This applies to e-visas.
• Entry Type: Single or multiple entries possible with the e-visa. Check specific visa type for your situation.
• 2024 Update: Regulations remain consistent. Always confirm before travel.

My experience: Applied online; processed quickly. Expect delays during peak seasons. Avoid last-minute applications. My passport number is… (redacted for privacy).

Specific visa types alter the rules. Consult the Vietnamese embassy website. Don’t rely solely on online summaries. I’ve had visa issues before, learned my lesson. Plan carefully.