How to do a visa run from Da Nang, Vietnam and how much does it cost?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers organize shared car trips from Da Nang to the Laos border (Lao Bao) for visa runs: a 45-day stamp costs around 550,000-600,000 VND, while a 90-day visa processed at the border costs about 2,550,000 VND including transport.
A group is organizing a visa run on August 24 to get a 45-day stamp. Two seats left in the car, cost is 600,000 VND per person.
Looking for two travel companions for a visa run on August 18, route Da Nang - Lao Bao - Da Nang. Departure around 2:00 AM by car, expect to wait about 3 hours at the border for a 90-day visa. Total cost including visa fee and transport is 2,550,000 VND.
A border trip was organized to get a 45-day stamp. Departure August 6 at 4:00 AM with pickup from home, border processing takes under an hour, and return to Da Nang around 3:00 PM. Cost is 550,000 VND per person, covering only the shared driver and car (no markup).