The difference between Vietnam visa extension and visa renewal

You can opt for a Vietnam visa extension or renewal, depending on the circumstances. So, when should you extend your visa, and when should you renew it? Well, it depends on several factors…So, here goes…

Visa renewal is needed when a visitor wants to re-enter Vietnam, while visa extension is preferred for those who do not want to leave Vietnam when their visa is about to expire. This is partly true, because a foreigner may either renew or extend their visa during their stay in Vietnam. So, then, what is the difference between Vietnam visa renewal and Vietnam visa extension?

Vietnam visa renewal

· The type of visa you can get renewed is a single or multiple entry visa

· You will get a new page sticker placed on your passport with its new duration

· Vietnam visa renewal is beneficial especially for those who are exempted from a Vietnam visa for 15 days or 30 days such as Malaysian, Singaporean, or Russian nationalities.

Vietnam visa extension

· The type of visa you can get extended is a single entry visa only

· You will get a stamp (not a sticker) showing a new length of stay in Vietnam. And it is also for a maximum of three months.

· The visa extension fee is cheaper than the fee for Vietnam visa renewal.

There are a few steps you need to follow before getting your Vietnam visa renewed or extended. These are:

Step 1: Send your passport scan and current visa stamp to our email to the travel agency, and then they will check with the Immigration Office whether your case can be extended or renewed.

Step 2: After getting information from the authority, the travel agency will inform you shortly about the service fee, processing time and how to do it, and so on.

Step 3: You can send your passport to the office of the travel agency by either post mail or you can bring it to their office in person. If you stay in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, they may pick up your original passport at your address.

Another method to apply for Vietnam visa extension or Vietnam visa renewal is to pay a visit to the Vietnam Immigration Office in Vietnam. Their addresses are:

Vietnam immigration Department In Hanoi city: No. 40A Hang Bai Str., HoanKiem Dist., Ha Noi

Vietnam immigration Department In Da Nang city: No. 7 Tran Quy Cap Str., Da Nang

Vietnam immigration Department In Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) city: No. 254 Nguyen Trai Str., Dist.1, Ho Chi Minh City

So, both visa extension and visa renewal for Vietnam visas have their own caveats that travellers need to follow. You can follow the steps in this article and you will be well on your way for an extension or renewal of your Vietnam visa.

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