Visa extension is the process of applying to extend the duration of stay granted on a visa to continue staying legally in the host country. The demand for visa extensions among foreigners in Vietnam is increasing. This article will summarize the procedures for extending Vietnamese visas for foreigners for reference and implementation.
1. Business Visa (DN): Includes work visas, investment visas, and business visas. Applicable to workers, businesses, and foreign organizations wishing to extend their working or investment time in Vietnam.
2. Investment Visa (ĐT): For foreign investors or representatives of foreign enterprises investing in Vietnam.
3. Work Visa (LĐ): Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam, which can be extended for up to one year.
4. 5-Year Visa Exemption: In the form of extending the duration of stay.
5. Other Types of Visas: Student visas (DH), press visas (PV), etc., can be extended based on specific cases.
- Original passport of the visa extension applicant.
- Application form for extending a Vietnamese visa (form NA5).
Commercial Visa:
- Legal documents of the sponsoring enterprise.
- Employment contract and temporary residence certificate issued by the local police.
- Investment certificate and introduction letter for the employee to carry out procedures (for business owners).
Investment Visa:
- Certified copy of the Business License/Investment License.
- Certificate of registration of the seal sample or Notification regarding the posting of information about the seal sample of the enterprise on the national business registration portal.
- Form NA16: Registration form for the seal sample and signature of the legal representative of the enterprise operating in Vietnam (if not submitted previously).
- Form NA5: Application form for visa issuance, visa extension, temporary residence extension.
- Temporary residence registration as per regulations.
Work Visa:
- Original passport that is still valid.
- Application form for visa issuance, temporary residence extension (form NA5).
- Work permit or exemption from work permit.
- Temporary residence confirmation from the local police where the foreigner is residing in Vietnam.
- Introduction letter for the employee to submit the application.
5-Year Visa Exemption:
- Valid passport.
- Application form for visa extension, temporary residence extension (form NA5), fully filled out and confirmed by the local police or sponsoring enterprise.
- Temporary residence confirmation from the local police.
Family Visit Visa:
- Identification documents of the relative who is a Vietnamese citizen.
- Documents proving the relationship between the foreigner and the Vietnamese citizen: marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.
- Immigration Department in Hanoi: 44 – 46 Tran Phu Street, Ba Dinh District.
- Immigration Department in Saigon: 333-335-337 Nguyen Trai Street, Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, District 1.
- Immigration Department in Da Nang: 7 Tran Quy Cap.
- Immigration Management Departments of the police of provinces and cities.
1. Prepare all necessary documents as required.
2. Submit the application at one of the addresses listed above.
3. The officer receiving the documents will check the paperwork. If the documents are complete, they will be accepted and an appointment slip will be issued. If there are missing documents, guidance will be provided for supplementation.
4. The processing time is from 7 - 10 working days. The result will be returned on the date indicated in the appointment slip.
The fee varies depending on the specific case and whether you apply for an extension directly at the competent authority or through a visa extension service.
Á Đông's Vietnam visa extension service offers:
- Consultation on the latest regulations regarding visa extensions.
- Checking the eligibility for extension and the duration allowed for extension.
- Providing a list of documents that need to be prepared.
- Guidance on preparing the application.
- Checking the legality and logic of the document set.
- Carrying out the procedures for visa extension at the Immigration Department.
- Checking and updating the status of the processing request.
- Receiving the passport with the extension stamp and delivering it to you.
If you need to extend your visa or want advice, please contact A Dong immediately to ensure that your visa is always valid.
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