What is the maximum duration of stay allowed with a Vietnam tourist visa?

A Vietnam tourist visa generally allows for the length of stay of 15-90 days, depending on your nationality, the kind of visa received by you and the decision of Vietnamese immigration authorities. For a tourist visa, an entry of 30 days stay is given in most cases but as of August 15, 2023, Vietnam offers a 90-day multiple-entry e Visa for eligible nationalities.

Single-entry vs multiple-entry visas

A single entry tourist visa will allow you only to enter once and stay as long as it is permitted and then you have to leave. A multiple entry visa is granted several entries within the period of the visa which is appropriate for the travellers who intend to come in and out of Vietnam several times within several months.

Visa validity vs duration of stay

Previously, some visas allowed a longer validity period but limited stay per entry. However, with the current 90-day eVisa, eligible travelers can stay for the full 90 days without exiting.

Overstaying and its consequences

The consequences of overstaying the period of stay that is allowed can be fines, detention, deportation or complications during entering Vietnam in the future, at the time of applying for visas. If you intend to overstay, you have to apply for extension or renewal of visa at the Immigration Department in Vietnam before the expiry of your current visa.

Visa extensions and alternatives

Visa extension is subject to strict approval and is not guaranteed. Travelers should consult immigration or a trusted visa agent in Vietnam before making plans to stay longer. Some travelers also use visa exemption agreements in case their nationality is eligible for it, which is valid for short-term stays (usually 14 to 90 days) without a visa.

Conclusion: Maximum duration of Vietnam tourist visa

The duration of stay in Vietnam with a tourist visa is subject to the visa type and nationality, but it is usually 15 days to 90 days. It is always important to ensure that you confirm the specific period that your visa will be valid and apply for extension in case if necessary to avoid penalties.

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