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How to extend a Vietnam visa or do a visa run from Da Nang?

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Vietnam visas cannot be extended — you must leave the country and get a new one. From Da Nang, visa runs to Lao Bao (Laos border) start from 700,000 VND, and a 90-day e-visa takes 1–7 business days to process.

What the community said

Visa runs from Da Nang to Laos are available on several transport types: 7-seat car (Mon–Fri) — from 500,000 ₫ from Da Nang, 700,000 ₫ from Hoi An; VIP sleepbus (wide sleeping pods, 24 seats, Mon outbound / Sun return) — 1,000,000 ₫ / 1,200,000 ₫; standard sleepbus (34 seats, Wed & Fri outbound / Sat return) — 800,000 ₫ / 1,000,000 ₫. A 90-day Vietnam visa costs 2,000,000 ₫ across all options. Book 30 days in advance for a 200,000 ₫ discount.

5 days ago Da Nang → Laos border run: from 500,000 ₫, 90-day visa — 2,000,000 ₫

It is possible to self-organize a Lao Bao visa run by sharing a rented car with other travelers, without using a company. Such trips are sometimes announced in travel community chats, with night departures available.

1 day ago Self-organized Lao Bao visa run

Fast Track service is available at Da Nang airport: arrival meet-and-greet, escort through passport control without queuing. The service is offered by visa agents who also handle visa processing and visa runs.

1 day ago Fast Track at Da Nang airport

Daily visa runs from Da Nang to Lao Bao (Vietnam–Laos border crossing) are available from 700,000 VND per person. Transport is a 7-seat Kia Carnival with door-to-door pickup. Departure at 04:00, return around 14:30. Payment by cash, QR code, or crypto. A 90-day visa package including the car costs 2,750,000 VND.

1 day ago Lao Bao border run — from 700,000 VND, with visa — 2,750,000 VND

Vietnam does not allow visa extensions — you must exit the country and apply for a new one. A 90-day e-visa (single or multiple entry) takes 7 business days via standard processing or 1 business day via express. If your card is declined on the official portal, third-party payment assistance is available.

1 day ago 90-day e-visa: standard 7 days, express 1 business day

Visa runs from Da Nang are available to Cambodia, Laos, and China. Established agents offer reliable routes with no cancellations. Emergency e-visa processing is available in as little as 1 business hour, including weekends.

1 day ago Destinations: Cambodia, Laos, China