Visas To Enter Vietnam

@Aidan in HCMCHi Adrian, thx for you response. Apologies, I should of given dates. Yes, we applied on sat 16/12. My partner had a response on Mon 18/12 to amend his name which he entered incorrectly, which made us concerned that there was mistakes with both our applications.Hopefully the visa will come through tomorrow (fri 22/12) We looked at rushing the visa through myvietnamvisa.com as an option. But at a large extra cost we'll wait until EOD tomorrow before we proceed. Really looking forward to our visit to Vietnam and this visa process has made it a little stressful. Again, thank you for you response, Cheers. Luke

I responded twice, sorry...

    I responded twice, sorry...         -@luke8

No problem, it'll be removed.

Yeah, that "Mr. Martin Specimen" (Link) panel is quite old

Hi all  Does anyone know how to extend your evisa whilst in Danang Vietnam.

Happy xmas to all expats

    Hi all  Does anyone know how to extend your evisa whilst in Danang Vietnam.
Happy xmas to all expats
   

    -@Eile

It's not possible to extend.

Best options are to

1. Apply for a new evisa online (official site) and then arrange a road trip to the Lao Bảo border crossing with Laos OR arrange a direct flight to Thailand or Kuala Lampur. 

2. Get the best local visa agent to take care of either the new evisa or the ground transportation or both.

We avoid promoting individual visa agents in the forum, so if you are interested in my personal recommendation, you are welcome to send me a private message.

Good luck with your plans.

@Aidan in HCMC Visa was approved this morning. All that stress for nothing. Thx for you advice

Greetings,

Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.

In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.

Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).

    Greetings,
Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.
In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.
Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).
   

    -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Are you applying while in Vietnam or outside the country?

    Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

What is the error message?

@Cheryl It looks like most of the information is not current

        Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Are you applying while in Vietnam or outside the country?
In September, I was in Vietnam when I applied. Now, I am in Cambodia.

-@OceanBeach92107

        Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Are you applying while in Vietnam or outside the country?
   

    -@OceanBeach92107

In September, I was in Vietnam when I applied. Now, I am in Cambodia.

        Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha TrangWhat is the error message?        -@Aidan in HCMC

It's a system error.

Englsh translation of the (French) error message :

This site is inaccessible

evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn ended the connection unexpectedly.

Here are a few tips :

Check connection

ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED

            Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

What is the error message?        -@Aidan in HCMC

It's a system error.Englsh translation of the (French) error message :This site is inaccessible evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn ended the connection unexpectedly. Here are a few tips : Check connection ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Another member, RTLisSB, reported a connection issue, here. (Link)

Immigration's web portal (Link) opens fine here. Are you still unable to connect?

edit: can you connect to other Vietnam gov't sites? eg. https://vietnam.gov.vn/

or to any of these? https://journalists.feedspot.com/vietnam_news_websites/

                Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha TrangWhat is the error message?        -@Aidan in HCMCIt's a system error.Englsh translation of the (French) error message :This site is inaccessible evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn ended the connection unexpectedly. Here are a few tips : Check connection ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED        -@Laurent futur Nha TrangAnother member, RTLisSB, reported a connection issue, here. (Link)Immigration's web portal (Link) opens fine here. Are you still unable to connect?edit: can you connect to other Vietnam gov't sites? eg. https://vietnam.gov.vn/or to any of these? [link moderated]-@Aidan in HCMC

Still unable to connect to your immigration web portal link.

I can connect to the vietnamese government site and to the journalists feedspot site.

Thanks for your help again.

            Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang Are you applying while in Vietnam or outside the country?        -@OceanBeach92107

In September, I was in Vietnam when I applied. Now, I am in Cambodia.
   

    -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

That's actually good news, considering some reports we've been seeing of a few people having problems applying from inside the country.

If you can use a VPN (set to your home nation of your passport) you hopefully won't have a problem.

Two guesses:

1. Whatever local Cambodia Internet Service Provider (ISP) you are using may have security issues and thus is being blocked by those specific VN sites because you'll need to submit a payment through them (regular government websites may have less strict security).

2. The local Cambodia ISP may be blocking certain international websites.

The way you further described the error above, I'd be inclined to think that a good VPN might be able to solve the problem.

Maybe consider asking if anyone in the Cambodia forum has experienced this particular issue.

Good luck!.

  Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

What is the error message?        -@Aidan in HCMC

It's a system error.Englsh translation of the (French) error message :This site is inaccessible evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn ended the connection unexpectedly. Here are a few tips : Check connection ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Another member, RTLisSB, reported a connection issue, here. (Link)Immigration's web portal (Link) opens fine here. Are you still unable to connect? edit: can you connect to other Vietnam gov't sites? eg. https://vietnam.gov.vn/or to any of these? [link moderated]    -@Aidan in HCMC

Still unable to connect to your immigration web portal link.
I can connect to the vietnamese government site and to the journalists feedspot site.
Thanks for your help again.
        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Okay, good.

When you applied in September, using the same phone, were you in Vietnam at that time?

If you were in Cambodia when you applied in Sep., are you still using the same SIM card?

Are you trying to connect via your provider's data plan, or through wi-fi? If through a data plan/SIM, try connecting through a wi-fi connection.

Appreciate your keeping us updated on this.

    @Cheryl It looks like most of the information is not current        -@rentonglenn

Please provide details on your statement that "...most of the information is not current".

I assume you are replying to Cheryl's comment (#2 in this thread) dated Sep 27/2022

(15 months ago).

Best to use the "quote" function, as opposed to the "reply" function so members will understand the context of your post.

      Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang
What is the error message?        -@Aidan in HCMC
It's a system error.Englsh translation of the (French) error message :This site is inaccessible evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn ended the connection unexpectedly. Here are a few tips : Check connection ERR_CONNECTION_CLOSED        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang
Another member, RTLisSB, reported a connection issue, here. (Link)Immigration's web portal (Link) opens fine here. Are you still unable to connect? edit: can you connect to other Vietnam gov't sites? eg. https://vietnam.gov.vn/or to any of these? [link moderated]    -@Aidan in HCMC
Still unable to connect to your immigration web portal link.I can connect to the vietnamese government site and to the journalists feedspot site.Thanks for your help again.        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Okay, good.
When you applied in September, using the same phone, were you in Vietnam at that time?
If you were in Cambodia when you applied in Sep., are you still using the same SIM card?
Are you trying to connect via your provider's data plan, or through wi-fi? If through a data plan/SIM, try connecting through a wi-fi connection.

Appreciate your keeping us updated on this.
   

    -@Aidan in HCMC

In September, I was in Vietnam when I applied.

I tried through data plan/SIM AND through wi-fi, of course.

Important : I am remembering that 10 days ago when I was in Vietnam, I made a simple try of connection : same error message. At that moment, I thought it was only temporary issue.

                Greetings,Error message when I try to connect to official website for asking for new eVisa.In September, I made the operation from the same smartphone : no problem.Thanks in advance for your help (I need to enter Vietnam 10 January).        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang Are you applying while in Vietnam or outside the country?        -@OceanBeach92107In September, I was in Vietnam when I applied. Now, I am in Cambodia.        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

That's actually good news, considering some reports we've been seeing of a few people having problems applying from inside the country.

If you can use a VPN (set to your home nation of your passport) you hopefully won't have a problem.

Two guesses:

1. Whatever local Cambodia Internet Service Provider (ISP) you are using may have security issues and thus is being blocked by those specific VN sites because you'll need to submit a payment through them (regular government websites may have less strict security).

2. The local Cambodia ISP may be blocking certain international websites.

The way you further described the error above, I'd be inclined to think that a good VPN might be able to solve the problem.

Maybe consider asking if anyone in the Cambodia forum has experienced this particular issue.

Good luck!.
   

    -@OceanBeach92107

- I have this problem only to connect to vietnamese immigration police ;

- I tried through VPN of course (Nederlands, USA), not set with the country of my passport (France) but its a simple initial connection, before starting to fill the informations like nationality, etc.

- Important : I am remembering that 10 days ago when I was in Vietnam, I made a simple try of connection : same error message. At that moment, I thought it was only temporary issue.

A basic tip for anyone with connection issues:

Always include the elementary step of clearing your cache & cookies.

In the android Chrome browser, I have fixed some persistent connection problems by totally uninstalling updates to the app and deleting all app data storage (in addition to the app cache).

    A basic tip for anyone with connection issues:
Always include the elementary step of clearing your cache & cookies.

In the android Chrome browser, I have fixed some persistent connection problems by totally uninstalling updates to the app and deleting all app data storage (in addition to the app cache).
   

    -@OceanBeach92107

I have just cleared cache and cookies on my phone : still unable to connect to vietnamese immigration police website.

Then I tried to connect through a windows laptop : it works. I didn't want to connect through PC because I saw on this forum that PC users had more issues for applying for vietnamese evisa than android phone users. Now, I have no choice...

Thanks again.

        A basic tip for anyone with connection issues:Always include the elementary step of clearing your cache & cookies.In the android Chrome browser, I have fixed some persistent connection problems by totally uninstalling updates to the app and deleting all app data storage (in addition to the app cache).        -@OceanBeach92107

I have just cleared cache and cookies on my phone : still unable to connect to vietnamese immigration police website.
Then I tried to connect through a windows laptop : it works. I didn't want to connect through PC because I saw on this forum that PC users had more issues for applying for vietnamese evisa than android phone users. Now, I have no choice...
Thanks again.
      -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Very glad it worked out for you, and thank you for reporting back the fix.

        A basic tip for anyone with connection issues:Always include the elementary step of clearing your cache & cookies.In the android Chrome browser, I have fixed some persistent connection problems by totally uninstalling updates to the app and deleting all app data storage (in addition to the app cache).        -@OceanBeach92107

I have just cleared cache and cookies on my phone : still unable to connect to vietnamese immigration police website.
Then I tried to connect through a windows laptop : it works. I didn't want to connect through PC because I saw on this forum that PC users had more issues for applying for vietnamese evisa than android phone users. Now, I have no choice...
Thanks again.
   

    -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Through windows laptop I has been able to go to the end of the visa applying process (waiting for the visa) now. I think my related connection problems are due to instable internet speed, in Vietnam AND in Cambodia, through wi-fi (although I rent in very modern residences) AND through data plan/SIM.

Not sure, only strong intuition.

Thanks again to the pilars of this forum.

            A basic tip for anyone with connection issues:Always include the elementary step of clearing your cache & cookies.In the android Chrome browser, I have fixed some persistent connection problems by totally uninstalling updates to the app and deleting all app data storage (in addition to the app cache).        -@OceanBeach92107I have just cleared cache and cookies on my phone : still unable to connect to vietnamese immigration police website.Then I tried to connect through a windows laptop : it works. I didn't want to connect through PC because I saw on this forum that PC users had more issues for applying for vietnamese evisa than android phone users. Now, I have no choice... Thanks again.        -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

Through windows laptop I has been able to go to the end of the visa applying process (waiting for the visa) now. I think my related connection problems are due to instable internet speed, in Vietnam AND in Cambodia, through wi-fi (although I rent in very modern residences) AND through data plan/SIM.
Not sure, only strong intuition.
Thanks again to the pilars of this forum.
   

    -@Laurent futur Nha Trang

I remembered I haven't Chrome on my Windows laptop : I use Edge.

Then, on my android phone, I downloaded Edge and I tried to connect to vietnamese immigration police site through Edge : it works :-)

By the way, I had cleared cokies and cache on Chrome on my phone and I was still unable to connect to vietnamese immigration police site.

PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE CARDS TO FOREIGNERS IN VIETNAM

( PRC)

(Link, Vietnam Gov't National Web Portal On Immigration)

posted here, in full, for posterity

Order and procedures:

Step 1: Preparing a dossier in accordance with the law.

Step 2: Foreigners applying for permanent residence cards in Vietnam in accordance with clause 1 and clause 2, Article 39 of the Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam shall submit their dossiers in person to the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security; for those in accordance with clause 3 and clause 4, Article 39 of the Law shall submit their dossiers in person to the Immigration Offices at localities where they apply for permanent residence.

* Immigration officers receiving dossiers shall check the legality and content of the dossier:

If the application is appropriately completed, a receipt shall be given to the applicant.

If the dossier is not appropriately completed, the officers will not receive, then instruct and explain to foreigners applying for permanent residence cards for supplement.

* Working time: From Monday to Saturday every week (except for public holidays, New Year’s days).

Step 3: The Immigration Department notifies in writing the Minister of Public Security's decision on foreigners’ application for permanent residence cards. If approved, within 05 working days from the date of receipt of the notice from the immigration offices of provinces or centrally run cities where foreigners apply for permanent residence shall notify foreigners of being accepted for permanent residence cards.

Step 4: Within 03 months after receiving the notice, foreigners shall go to the immigration offices of provinces or centrally run cities where they apply for permanent residence to receive their cards:

Recipients shall present receipts for examination. The officers handing over the results shall request the recipient to sign for receipt and hand over permanent residence cards.

* Working time: From Monday to Saturday every week (except for public holidays, holidays).

Application submission: Submitting directly at the office of the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security.

Contents, number of dossiers:

+ Contents of dossiers:

a) An application form for permanent residence status;

b) A judicial record issued by a competent authority of the country in which that person is a citizen;

c) A Note of the representative authority of the country of which that person is a citizen requesting Vietnam to approve permanent residence of that person;

d) A certified copy of passport;

đ) Documents proving the eligibility to be considered for permanent residence specified in Article 40 of the Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam (Law No. 47/2014/QH13, dated 16/6/2014);

e) Guaranteeing documents for foreigners specified in clause 1 and clause 2, Article 39 of the Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam (Law No. 47/2014/QH13, date June 16, 2014).

+ Number of dossiers: 01 (one) set.

Processing time: Within 04 months from the date of receipt of the dossier, the Minister of Public Security shall consider and decide to grant permanent residence cards; if necessary for additional verification, it may be extended for no more than 02 months.

Subjects of application: individuals.

Competent authorities: Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security.

Results of administrative procedures: permanent residence cards.

Fee (if any): US$100/card.

Application forms (if any): Application forms for permanent residence status (NA12).

Requirements and conditions for administrative procedures (if any): Ensuring eligible cases and conditions for permanent residence as prescribed in the Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam. Specifically:

+ Cases considered for permanent residence cards:

1. Foreigners who have made meritorious services and contributions to the national construction and defense of Vietnam and awarded medals or state honorary titles by the Vietnamese Government.

2. Foreigners who are scientists or experts temporarily residing in Vietnam.

3. Foreigners guaranteed by their parents, spouses or children who are Vietnamese citizens permanently residing in Vietnam.

4. Stateless persons who have been temporarily residing Vietnam consecutively since 2000 or earlier.

Conditions for consideration for permission for permanent residence:

1. Foreigners defined in the above-mentioned cases may be permitted for permanent residence if they have lawful places of habitation and stable incomes to ensure their livelihood in Vietnam.

2. Foreigners who are defined as scientists or experts temporarily residing in Vietnam must be requested by ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies or heads of government-attached agencies that perform the state management in their professional fields.

3. Foreigners guaranteed by their parents, spouses or children, who are Vietnamese citizens permanently residing in Vietnam, must have been temporarily residing in Vietnam for at least 3 consecutive years.

Legal basis of administrative procedures:

+ Law on foreigners’ entry into, exit from, transit through, and residence in Vietnam (Law No. 47/2014/QH13, dated June 16, 2014).

+ Circular No. 219/2016/TT-BTC dated 10/11/2016 of the Ministry of Finance regulating collection, payment, management and use of fees and charges in the fields of exit, entry, transit and residing in Vietnam.

+ Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BCA, dated January 5, 2015 of the Ministry of Public Security, providing forms related to entry, exit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam.

+ Circular No. 31/2015/TT-BCA, dated July 6, 2015 of the Ministry of Public Security guiding a number of contents on issuance of visa, temporary residence card, immigration permit, permanent residence settlement for foreigners in Vietnam.

    Update, specifically concerning English language teachers, on an LD visa which is issued to people who come to work (working visa).
New Foreign English Teachers Requirements Decision 4159/QD-BGDDT-@Aidan in HCMC

Further information on this topic found in a separate thread, here.

Hi,

I am new to this forum and I apologize if the answer to my question is already in this thread somewhere but I didn't see it so I am hoping somebody can help.

My wife & I have our ticket bought for travel to DaNang but we have not bought a return ticket because we aren't exactly certain when we will leave or where we will head to. My question is if this will be a problem when we apply for a 90 day e-visa? Do the authorities require you to already have that arranged before applying?

I believe we have to leave the country from DaNang's airport.

Thanks for any info on this.

    Hi,
I am new to this forum and I apologize if the answer to my question is already in this thread somewhere but I didn't see it so I am hoping somebody can help.

My wife & I have our ticket bought for travel to DaNang but we have not bought a return ticket because we aren't exactly certain when we will leave or where we will head to. My question is if this will be a problem when we apply for a 90 day e-visa? Do the authorities require you to already have that arranged before applying?

I believe we have to leave the country from DaNang's airport.

Thanks for any info on this.
   

    -@dvdrogers

the government does not require proof of onward travel in your situation.

however one or more of the airlines used to fly here may require proof, so check with them first before showing up at the airport.

you will be free to leave Vietnam at any immigration checkpoint, even if you choose one particular checkpoint as your intended departure point.

Thanks for the prompt reply. I'll check with Singapore Air who we are flying in with but why would an airline require that we have a return ticket booked?

    Thanks for the prompt reply. I'll check with Singapore Air who we are flying in with but why would an airline require that we have a return ticket booked?
   

    -@dvdrogers

So they don't have to return you at their cost if you turn up penniless.  I am not sure if the agreement is between nations or between airlines but they don't want to be stuck with hauling you out if you have no other way.

Hehe. OK, and thanks.

From my experience........they don't require you to have a return ticket. What some airlines (not all) is ask for is proof of onward travel out of Vietnam within the 90 days & it does not need to be by plane or same airline.

@goodolboy Thanks, I will check with Singapore Air and find out what their policy is.

    @goodolboy Thanks, I will check with Singapore Air and find out what their policy is.
   

    -@dvdrogers

Please do let us know what Singapore Airlines say about proof of onward travel.

Will do.

Beware of Vietjet air . whatever they tell you they WILL require proof of onward ticket or they wont let you check in.

Best option is just avoid Vietjetair .

@Klmeermpt666 Thanks.

    Beware of Vietjet air . whatever they tell you they WILL require proof of onward ticket or they wont let you check in.
   

    -@Klmeermpt666

Having just entered Vietnam on the 28 Feb. 2024 with VietJet Air I had absolutely no challenges requiring proof of an onward flight. I handed the check in my passport along with a 90-day visa which is standard procedure when entering any country. No visa - no entry.