Can a short Vietnam visa overstay cause an e-visa refusal or problems on a future entry?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
A 1–2 day overstay does not normally mean an automatic Vietnam e-visa refusal, but it may remain in your immigration record and entry is always discretionary. Pay any penalty only through an official process and obtain a receipt; a VND 1,500,000 cash payment without paperwork is not proof that the matter was formally settled.
What the community said
A traveler reported paying VND 1,500,000 per person for a 2-day overstay at the airport without receiving a receipt. For a future e-visa application or entry, it is safer to insist on an official payment record rather than rely solely on a standard exit stamp in the passport.
6 days ago VND 1,500,000 per person
If applying for a new e-visa after an overstay, allow extra time and avoid non-refundable travel bookings until it is approved. Even after a short overstay, immigration authorities retain discretion over both the application and admission at the border.
9 days ago New Vietnam e-visa
Travelers commonly ask about processing time for a 90-day Vietnam e-visa, so apply well ahead of departure rather than at the last minute. Keep the approved e-visa PDF, application details, and any official documents showing that a previous overstay was resolved.
11 days ago 90-day Vietnam e-visa