Updated October 2026
Can I extend my Vietnam e-Visa? Options for staying longer
Checked by Joey Visa Vietnam Team · October 2026
Short answer
In most cases a Vietnam e-Visa can't simply be extended inside Vietnam, and visa-free stays can't be extended at all. The usual way to stay longer is to leave Vietnam and re-enter on a new 90-day e-Visa — apply before your current stay ends. Never overstay: it means daily fines and can lead to an entry ban.
Option 1: a new e-Visa and a border run
- Apply for a new 90-day e-Visa a week or more before your current stay ends
- Choose the land border or airport you will re-enter through
- Exit to Cambodia, Laos or another country, then re-enter on the new e-Visa
- Popular crossings: Moc Bai (Ho Chi Minh City–Phnom Penh), Lao Cai (to China), Lao Bao (to Laos)
Option 2: plan it from the start
- Staying up to 90 days? Choose the 90-day e-Visa instead of a visa-free stay
- Leaving and coming back? Choose multiple entry (US$25 more)
- Working or living in Vietnam? You need a work visa or residence card, not a tourist e-Visa
Staying longer?
Get a new 90-day e-Visa before your stay runs out
The simple way to stay longer: a fresh 90-day e-Visa, then exit and re-enter. Joey Visa Vietnam checks your dates, entry gate and passport details before filing — and if your visa ends in the next few days, urgent processing has a guaranteed delivery time.
- Up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
- Pick the land border or airport you will re-enter through
- Running out of days? Urgent from US$64, emergency in 60 minutes
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Don't overstay your Vietnam visa
Overstaying is fined for every extra day, paid when you leave, and longer overstays can lead to deportation and a ban on returning. If your plans change, sort out a new visa before your current stay ends — message the team if you are unsure what applies to you.
Don't overstay — fines start from day one. Sort your new e-Visa now.
Extending a Vietnam visa: FAQ
Can I extend my Vietnam e-Visa inside Vietnam?
Usually not. The reliable route is a new e-Visa and re-entry. In-country options depend on your visa type and change over time — ask the team about your case.
Can I extend a 45-day visa-free stay?
No. Visa-free stays cannot be extended. Get a 90-day e-Visa before you travel if you may stay longer.
How soon before my visa ends should I apply for a new one?
At least a week before, so the new e-Visa is approved before you leave. Urgent processing is available if you are short of time.
What happens if I overstay in Vietnam?
You pay a fine for each extra day when you leave. Longer overstays can mean deportation and a ban on returning.
Ready for your Vietnam visa?
Apply in about 2 minutes. A real person checks every application before it is filed — standard, urgent or emergency.
Questions? WhatsApp +84 343 470 507 · info@joeyvisavietnam.com