Vietnam Visa Extension Service for Foreigners 2026
If your Vietnam visa is about to expire, you can apply for an extension inside the country instead of flying out. Info Travel prepares and files the application with the Immigration Department, usually in 5–7 working days.
Who can extend a Vietnam visa
You need a sponsor in Vietnam — a company, or a relative for family visas. The maximum extension depends on your visa symbol:
| Symbol | Holder | Maximum extension |
|---|---|---|
| DL | Tourist | up to 3 months |
| DN1, DN2 | Working with a Vietnamese company (no labour contract) | up to 12 months |
| LD1, LD2 | Employee with a work permit | up to 2 years, capped by the work permit |
| DT1 – DT4 | Investor | 12 months to 5 years by capital contribution |
| TT | Spouse or child of a Vietnamese citizen / TRC holder | up to 12 months |
Documents
- Original passport, valid at least 30 days beyond the requested extension
- Form NA5 signed by the sponsor (new template under Circular 70/2026/TT-BCA, effective 1 July 2026)
- Company file: business registration certificate and form NA16 (registered seal and signature specimen)
- Family file: marriage or birth certificate proving the relationship
- Temporary residence declaration (form NA17) for the address where you stay
Fees
Government fee: 25 USD (single entry) to 135 USD (multiple entry, 6–12 months), plus 10 USD for the temporary residence extension stamp. Service fee from 2,500,000 VND — see the full fee table.
If your visa already expired
Overstaying is fined from 500,000 VND (under 16 days) up to 10,000,000 VND (30 to under 60 days), and repeated overstays can affect future entries. Apply at least 10 days before expiry, or ask us about a same-day visa run if an extension is not possible.
Extension or temporary residence card?
If you plan to stay more than a year, a temporary residence card is cheaper per year and replaces the visa on entry. Extensions make sense for stays under 12 months or while a work permit is pending.
