How to avoid overstaying Vietnam’s 45-day visa-free stay and plan a visa run from Nha Trang

For short stays based in Nha Trang, travelers describe a visa run about every 45 days as a practical approach, combining a legal re-entry with a short trip.

Do not wait until you have exceeded your permitted stay: plan departure one day before the final allowed date rather than after it.

If only a few days remain on a 45-day stay, deal with your next status immediately: prepare to leave or check whether you can obtain authorization for your next entry in time.

One suggested option is to re-enter under a 30-day visa-free allowance with Pre Arrival arranged beforehand. Check the current rules for your nationality before traveling, as permitted entry periods can differ.

If you re-enter now, the new permitted period starts from that entry date; travelers note that you will still need to plan the next trip again in roughly 45 days.

With repeated visa runs, track the expiry date of every entry. Travelers mention leaving about every 30 days to avoid problems, but your actual permitted stay must be checked against your entry stamp or electronic authorization.