AZLINK VIỆT NAMWHEN DO YOU NEED TO EXTEND YOUR VIETNAM VISA?
Visa Extension
This is the procedure that allows foreigners to temporarily stay in Vietnam without having to leave the country. According to regulations, when your Vietnam visa is about to expire, if you wish to continue staying in Vietnam, you must apply for a visa extension before the visa expires.
In cases where a foreigner overstays their visa, they will be subject to fines and, in some cases, may be required to leave Vietnam and banned from re-entering for a certain period.
If your visa has expired and you need to extend your stay in Vietnam, you are required to prepare and submit the necessary documents for a visa extension as regulated.
This is the procedure that allows foreigners to temporarily stay in Vietnam without having to leave the country. According to regulations, when your Vietnam visa is about to expire, if you wish to continue staying in Vietnam, you must apply for a visa extension before the visa expires.
In cases where a foreigner overstays their visa, they will be subject to fines and, in some cases, may be required to leave Vietnam and banned from re-entering for a certain period.
If your visa has expired and you need to extend your stay in Vietnam, you are required to prepare and submit the necessary documents for a visa extension as regulated.
Explore the Types ofVisas Eligible for Extension in Vietnam
| STT | Visa Type | Code | Extension Duration |
| 1 | Business Visa | DN1 | 3 month |
| 2 | Tourist Visa | DL | 3 month |
| 3 | Investment Visa | ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3, ĐT4 | 1 year |
| 4 | Family Visit Visa | TT, VR | 1 year |
| 5 | Student Visa | DH | 1 year |
| 6 | Work Visa | LĐ1, LĐ2 | 1 year |
Documents for Visa Extension for
Foreigners with a Work Permit:
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Visa Extension Application Form (NA5)
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Original Passport of the foreigner, valid according to the regulations.
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Work Permit or Work Permit Exemption Certificate.
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Temporary Residence Confirmation from the local police where the foreigner is residing in Vietnam.
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Business Registration (Notarized photocopy).
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Seal Registration Certificate (Notarized photocopy).
Conditions for Extending
a Vietnam Visa
There must be an organization, business, or relative in Vietnam to sponsor the application.
The passport must be valid for at least 1 month longer than the validity of the visa.
Not on the list of individuals required to exit Vietnam.
The temporary residence must be registered with the competent authority as required.
Visa Extension Procedures in Vietnam for Foreigners
Foreigners who wish to extend their visa in Vietnam must prepare the required documents. The documents for visa extension will vary depending on the type of visa. AZlink will guide you through the extension procedures for the most common types of Vietnam visas below.
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Visa Extension Procedure
Work Visa LĐ1, LĐ2
- Operation License of the organization or business sponsoring the foreigner.
- Original Passport and the current Vietnam visa being used.
- A copy of the temporary residence declaration, verified by the local authorities.
- Work Permit or Work Permit Exemption Certificate (certified copy).
- Visa Extension Application Form NA5, signed by the sponsoring organization or business.
- Additional forms: Letter of Introduction, Explanation Letter justifying the need for a visa extension.
2
Visa Extension Procedure
Investment Visa ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3, ĐT4
- This is the visa extension procedure in Vietnam for foreign investors or individuals who have contributed capital to establish a company in Vietnam. The required documents for extending this type of visa include:
- A certified copy of the operation license of the organization or company sponsoring the foreign investor.
- The original passport and the current Vietnam visa in use.
- A copy of the temporary residence declaration confirmed by the local police (commune/ward level).
- Proof of investment: A certified copy of documents showing the foreigner is an investor.
- Visa Extension Application Form NA5, signed and stamped by the sponsoring organization or company.
- Other forms: Letter of Introduction, and an Explanation Letter stating the reason for the visa extension request.
3
Visa Extension Procedure
DN1 Business Visa
- Foreigners entering Vietnam on a business visa and wishing to stay longer need to extend their visa. The documents required for visa extension include:
- Documents from the sponsoring organization or business.
- Original passport and the current Vietnamese visa.
- Temporary residence declaration form for foreigners, signed by the local police.
- Visa extension application form: Form NA5, signed by the sponsoring organization or business.
- Other forms: Introduction letter, explanation letter outlining the reason for needing a visa extension in Vietnam.
4
Visa Extension Procedure
Family Visit Visa – TT, VR Categories
- Subject: Foreigners whose visa has expired in Vietnam and who have relatives in the country. Specifically, foreigners who are married to Vietnamese citizens will need to prepare the following documents:
- Sponsor’s documents. There are two cases:
- ● If the relative is a Vietnamese citizen: Citizen ID card / Passport
- ● If the relative is a foreigner: Passport + current valid visa
- Original passport and current visa of the person requesting the visa extension
- A copy of the temporary residence declaration certified by the local authorities
- Documents proving family relationship: Birth certificate / Proof of family relationship / Household registration book
Note: Foreign-language documents must be consular legalized, translated, and notarized. The visa extension application form for Vietnam is NA5. There are also two cases: If the relative is a Vietnamese citizen, they will extend the visa for their child in Vietnam according to form NA5, with certification from the local police (commune level), where the sponsor resides.
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