Visas & Documents

Can I arrange four Vietnam visas in advance for a year and make visa runs every 90 days?

In September 2026, a traveller reported arranging four visas in advance for a year and making visa runs every 90 days; they estimated the cost was the same as doing border runs every 45 days. Rules change — confirm with an official source before you travel.

2 sources · 2 days ago

What problems can arise when applying for a three-month Vietnam visa from Laos after crossing the land border?

An October 2026 report said that database records update slowly after a land border crossing, potentially making it difficult or even impossible to obtain a three-month Vietnam visa from Laos within the permitted one-month stay. Rules change — confirm with an official source before you travel.

2 sources · 7 days ago

Can international travelers arrange a Vietnam visa through Laos on a same-day visa run?

Travelers report that a Vietnam visa run via Laos can sometimes be completed in one day through an immigration service. An agent may arrange it in about three hours for roughly US$100, while applying independently can take a week.

2 sources · 9 days ago

What to do if you enter Vietnam visa-free for 45 days but your approved e-visa starts after your arrival date?

Check the entry stamp in your passport, as it records the stay granted on arrival. Community advice is to print and show the e-visa at the border; if you remain under the 45-day visa exemption, plan a border run every 45 days, starting from VND 600,000.

5 sources · 17 days ago

Vietnam e-visa payment problem: what to do if the application stays Processing after payment

Do not immediately pay again if the Vietnam e-visa portal shows conflicting payment information: it may be a system error and approval can arrive within a few days. If your entry date is close, contact the official immigration portal by email and attach payment receipts.

1 source · 17 days ago

How to fix Vietnam’s pre-arrival form error when your e-visa issue date is the same as your arrival date?

If Vietnam’s pre-arrival form rejects matching arrival and visa issue dates, select e-visa first, enter an earlier date in the visa-date field, then switch to one-way visa exemption; the saved date may let you submit the form. One recent report said an e-visa took four working days to be approved.

4 sources · 11 days ago

Do I need proof of onward travel to board a flight to Vietnam if I already have a valid visa?

Airlines check Vietnam entry rules through Timatic and may ask for an onward or return ticket, particularly if eligibility to enter is unclear. A valid visa normally supports your right to enter, but proof of departure can still be requested in practice.

1 source · 31 days ago

Can international travelers get a 90-day Vietnam e-visa, and do they need a visa run to stay longer?

Yes — travelers in 2026 said they get the Vietnam e-visa before arrival for up to 90 days, and in September 2026 one advised always choosing 90 days because you receive exactly the number of days you request. To stay longer, people do a visa run: you still have to leave the country and re-enter to activate the next visa, and travelers suggest making the new visa overlap by a couple of days.

3 sources · 20 days ago

Will my Vietnamese bank account card or local SIM be blocked if my Vietnam visa expires and I stay on a 45-day visa-exempt entry stamp?

Travelers report that Vietnamese banks may block cards when a visa expires, and a 45-day visa-exempt stamp may not be enough to restore access. Banks and mobile providers may require proof of more than 45 days of remaining legal stay and a SIM registered in your own name.

3 sources · 5 days ago

Do I still need to complete Vietnam's Pre-Arrival Information (PAI/QR code) even if border officers don't check it on arrival?

Yes, Vietnam's Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) must be completed before your flight — even if border officers don't visually check the QR code, immigration verifies your status by passport number and sends a confirmation email afterward.

2 sources · 52 days ago

How to do a visa run from Da Nang, Vietnam?

Direct flights from Da Nang to Seoul (Jeju Air, Air Seoul) work well for visa runs, and routes via Hanoi, Hong Kong, or Bangkok are also common — border crossings are usually smooth.

2 sources · 44 days ago

Vietnam e-visa application: does one approval code cover multiple travelers, and what to do if the payment page freezes?

When submitting a group application, the Vietnam immigration site sometimes issues just one shared approval code for all travelers instead of separate codes — there's no official confirmation this is correct, just user reports. Payment via Halyk bank card can also freeze during the SMS redirect step.

2 sources · 57 days ago

Can international travelers get multiple consecutive Vietnam e-visas, and how long does approval usually take?

Travelers report that two or three consecutive Vietnam e-visas are commonly approved, with some receiving four in a row. Processing was typically about 3–4 business days; apply for the next visa after the current one is approved and leave a few extra days before a visa run.

2 sources · 59 days ago

How can I do a visa run from Da Nang to Lao Bao to get a new 90-day Vietnam visa?

Daily visa-run trips from Da Nang to the Lao Bao border are offered with document preparation and border assistance. Options include private VIP cars and sleeper buses; confirm all visa and border fees before booking.

2 sources · 9 days ago

What address should I put on the Vietnam e-visa application if my accommodation plans might change?

No supporting documents for the address are required — just enter any real, existing address (e.g. a hotel), and in practice you can change accommodation as many times as you like afterward without redoing the visa.

2 sources · 60 days ago

How to do a visa run from Da Nang, Vietnam and how much does it cost?

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.

2 sources · 63 days ago

How long is the wait in the Russian consulate electronic queue in Da Nang for passport services?

The queue moves very slowly and unpredictably — your position can stay stuck for a week, with some travelers reporting a queue number over 500. Appointment slots open only when someone cancels, and you're notified by email.

2 sources · 69 days ago

How can a foreigner get a police clearance certificate (criminal record check) in Vietnam and have it legalized?

The certificate is issued at the local police office (e.g. in Da Nang) for 200,000 VND, takes about 7 days, then must be legalized at CIFA Da Nang and further certified by MOFA/the destination country's consulate.

2 sources · 5 days ago

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

Visa runs may allow further stays in Vietnam, but they do not create long-term residency, permanent residence, or a citizenship path. If you plan to settle in Da Nang, you need a qualifying long-stay status rather than relying indefinitely on border exits and re-entries.

2 sources · 71 days ago

Do visa-exempt travelers need a health declaration or arrival form when flying into Da Nang, Vietnam?

A separate health declaration is not normally required when arriving in Da Nang unless Vietnam introduces temporary public-health controls. For the 45-day visa exemption, carry a valid passport; your airline may also ask for proof of onward travel.

3 sources · 72 days ago

Can you drive a motorbike or car in Da Nang, Vietnam with your home country's driving license under the ASEAN agreement, or do you need an International Driving Permit (IDP)?

The ASEAN mutual recognition agreement for driving licenses technically exists, but Vietnam has no clear law or official guidance on how it's applied in practice — this has caused ongoing problems for years. The safer option is to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.

3 sources · 77 days ago

Do you need to scan your passport at the biometric self-check kiosk when entering Da Nang airport visa-free?

It's not always enforced, but it's safer to scan your passport at the kiosk anyway (takes about 5 minutes); if entering on the visa-exemption stamp, select the 'unilateral exemption' option on the form.

2 sources · 55 days ago

How to apply for a new Vietnam visa before your current one expires and avoid overstay during a border run?

Apply for your next visa before your current one expires, setting the new visa's start date to overlap the old one by 1-2 days as a buffer — but if you don't exit before the current visa expires, you'll get an overstay.

1 source · 8 days ago

What are the risks of working remotely on a tourist visa in Vietnam (fines, police checks, deportation)?

According to an expat in Vietnam in late July 2026, a police visit to his apartment ended without a fine, arrest or deportation, and his later visa run went smoothly. Based on what he gathered from lawyers, working remotely from Vietnam on a 90-day visa or a 45-day visa-exempt stamp — even for a foreign employer — may be treated by the economic police as a labour-law violation, with a fine of 15–25 million VND per person. This is one person's experience, not an official position; anyone planning a long stay should check the rules with a lawyer.

2 sources · 76 days ago

Do long-term tourists in Vietnam (staying 183+ days via visa runs) have to pay Vietnamese taxes?

Technically, spending 183+ days a year in Vietnam makes you a tax resident even if you're there on tourist visas with visa runs, but there's no clear enforcement mechanism for foreigners with no local income — in practice nobody actually pays this tax.

1 source · 77 days ago

How many days can you stay in Vietnam before becoming a tax resident (and why visa runs might get restricted)?

You become a Vietnamese tax resident after staying in the country more than 183 days per year — this is why authorities may tighten visa runs by introducing a 90-day-per-6-months limit for those without a work visa.

1 source · 68 days ago

Does Vietnam actually enforce the 183-day tax residency rule for foreigners staying on a tourist visa without a work permit?

By law, foreigners become Vietnamese tax residents after 183 days in the country, but in practice this is rarely enforced for people on tourist visas without a local tax code — there's no real system linking immigration and tax data.

1 source · 77 days ago

Do I need an onward or return ticket to enter Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days?

An onward or return ticket may be requested mainly by the airline at check-in for Vietnam’s 45-day visa exemption. Carry a confirmed ticket leaving Vietnam no later than day 45 and a passport valid for at least six months.

2 sources · 19 days ago

Do international travelers need to complete a Pre-Arrival Information (PAI) form before flying to Da Nang, Vietnam, and where can they submit it?

The messages do not provide a confirmed answer; travelers are asking whether a PAI electronic arrival form has become mandatory for Da Nang. Check with your airline and Vietnam’s official immigration channels before departure.

1 source · 79 days ago

Are onward tickets, entry QR codes, or accommodation registration checked when arriving in Da Nang, Vietnam?

Recent travelers report that Da Nang immigration generally stamped passports with a valid visa without asking for an onward ticket or entry QR code. Missing accommodation registration did not cause issues on a later departure, although hotels are still expected to register foreign guests.

3 sources · 79 days ago

Can a child be added to a parent's Vietnam e-visa, or does the child need a separate passport and visa?

No, you cannot add a child to a parent's e-visa — the online form doesn't support it. The child needs their own passport and visa, or can enter visa-free for up to 45 days if eligible.

3 sources · 82 days ago

How far in advance should you apply for a Vietnam e-visa, and can you set any future entry date?

The Vietnam e-visa system won't accept an entry date too far in the future — enter your actual expected arrival date; the country you're flying from doesn't affect the application.

3 sources · 31 days ago

Do I need a visa for a 1-month trip to Vietnam or can I enter visa-free?

For a 1-month trip, visa-free entry (45 days for Russian citizens, check your country's allowance) is simpler than getting a visa; if you might stay longer, get a 90-day e-visa (~$25) in advance.

3 sources · 83 days ago

Do I need to fill out Vietnam's new online arrival declaration before flying to Da Nang, and when does it start?

The new electronic arrival declaration requirement for Vietnam took effect on June 22, 2026 (originally planned for July 1); travelers who arrived before June 22 don't need to file it.

3 sources · 13 days ago

How do foreigners stay in Vietnam long-term without a long-stay visa, and what happens after 183 days (tax residency)?

Most expats stay in Vietnam long-term by doing regular border runs, since visas are issued easily to almost everyone. Those actually employed get a work visa, and after 183 days in-country you technically become a tax resident required to declare worldwide income — though enforcement is loose in practice.

1 source · 61 days ago

How can Russian-speaking expats in Da Nang handle visa and legal paperwork — business-based residency, consulate power of attorney, or Schengen visa assistance?

In Da Nang expats can pursue residency via business registration (sole proprietorship), get a power of attorney notarized through the Russian consulate (takes days to weeks), and find local agencies that assist with Schengen visa applications.

3 sources · 42 days ago

How to book a visa appointment in Da Nang when there are no available slots online?

Join the online waitlist with your email (mail.ru or Yandex work best) — you'll typically get a link with an updated calendar of open slots within 2–5 days.

2 sources · 15 days ago

What happens on visa runs to Vietnam if your passport is nearing expiration?

If you frequently exit and re-enter Vietnam (visa run) with a passport nearing its minimum required validity, border officers may deny re-entry — the fix is to travel to a country where you can easily get a new passport issued (e.g. Georgia) before returning.

1 source · 86 days ago

How much cash can you bring into Vietnam without declaring it at customs?

You only need to file a customs declaration if carrying more than $5,000 USD (or equivalent) in cash, more than 15,000,000 VND, or over 300g of gold jewelry — otherwise no paper or e-declaration is required.

2 sources · 28 days ago

Are vapes and e-cigarettes banned in Vietnam, and what are the fines for tourists?

Yes — since January 1, 2025, Vietnam has banned the import, sale, possession and use of vapes, IQOS and e-cigarettes. Fines range from 3–10 million VND (~$120–$400) plus confiscation of devices.

1 source · 18 days ago

What happens if you overstay your visa in Vietnam (Da Nang)?

Overstaying your visa results in a fine from immigration once discovered, and hotels/landlords will refuse to check you in with an expired visa.

2 sources · 89 days ago

Do you need a printed visa for Vietnam or is the e-visa enough when you arrive?

In practice, at check-in and on arrival in Da Nang staff mostly just check your passport and ticket, rarely asking for the visa itself — but it's safer to carry a copy just in case.

2 sources · 89 days ago

Can you cross the Vietnam border or do a border run with a damaged passport if pages with old visas and stamps are missing?

Travelers do not recommend attempting a border run with passport pages missing: the passport can be treated as invalid even if the missing pages only contained old visas and stamps. Da Nang does use biometric passport/photo checks, but that does not override the requirement for an intact passport.

2 sources · 90 days ago

How can you urgently get from Da Nang to Lao Bao for a visa run if your Vietnam stay expires today?

If your stamp expires today, the chat suggests not relying on regular sleeper buses from Da Nang Central Bus Station and instead arranging a private car with driver to Lao Bao immediately. Otherwise, an overstay is likely.

1 source · 31 days ago

Can you get a new Vietnam visa if your passport expires in 4 months, and can you extend your stay in Da Nang?

Based on traveler reports, in Da Nang they usually do not extend an existing visa but issue a new one instead. If your passport has less than 6 months left, an e-visa may still be approved only if the visa ends at least 1 month before passport expiry, and you should start passport renewal immediately because issuance can take around 3 months after submission.

2 sources · 19 days ago

How long does a Vietnam visa extension or new visa application take in Da Nang, and is it better to use a visa agent?

A visa extension or self-filed visa application in Da Nang usually takes from 3 working days, not counting the submission day. If the paperwork is sent back for corrections, the timeline may restart, so travelers in a hurry often use visa agents.

2 sources · 92 days ago

Can you leave Vietnam with an overstay by land border, or do you have to pay the overstay fine at the airport?

If you have overstayed in Vietnam, land border crossings usually will not let you out. At the airport, officers may allow you to pay the overstay there, but even a 1-day overstay can be referred to immigration; travelers mentioned fines starting from around 1,000,000 VND and higher.

4 sources · 21 days ago

What can I do if I can't get a consular appointment in Da Nang to replace a lost passport or apply for a new one?

Travelers reported that consular appointments in Da Nang were heavily backlogged, with one queue mentioned at around 407 people. No confirmed workaround was shared in the chat; the practical next steps mentioned were getting identity confirmation help and asking the consulate for a written explanation.

3 sources · 6 days ago

How can you arrange a visa run from Da Nang, and are there shared trips or car-pooling options?

Travelers in Da Nang mainly ask where to book a visa run in advance and whether they can join others on the trip. No specific agencies, prices, or addresses were mentioned, but shared trips from Da Nang and self-renting a car were both discussed.

3 sources · today

What should you do if your Vietnam e-Visa application gets a follow-up request from immigration and isn’t being approved?

Travelers report that this kind of Vietnam e-Visa follow-up request is unpredictable: some resubmit the same application, others add a tour company’s details, and the most reliable fallback is using a visa agent. There is no guaranteed DIY fix.

2 sources · 95 days ago