Can I stay in Da Nang long-term by repeatedly doing Vietnam visa runs?

For permanent life in Da Nang, visa runs are only a temporary workaround: they do not replace residency, permanent residence, or naturalization. Travelers seeking citizenship should consider countries with a clear residence-to-naturalization route.

Check Vietnam’s current immigration rules before traveling, including entry conditions, permitted length of stay, and requirements for re-entry. A visa run should not be treated as a guaranteed way to remain legally in the country.

If you have no other basis for a long stay, leaving Vietnam and re-entering may be the only practical way to extend your time there. An additional entry stamp is worthwhile if you genuinely plan to visit another country during the visa run.