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It normally takes only 2 working days to process a Vietnam visa through the internet, but it is used for new visa application when you are outside Vietnam. If you are inside Vietnam, how can you renew your visa and how long to process this procedure?
As we know, Vietnam visa renewal includes two types: Visa renewal by going to another country; and visa renewal when you are in Vietnam without leaving. For visa renewal with leaving Vietnam, you can apply a visa online (can be visa approval letter for picking up visa at the airport or electronic visa) when you are in Vietnam or any places in the world, or you can come to Vietnam embassy/ consulate to apply physically. The processing for applying at embassy is about 5 working days while applying online takes 2 working days. After getting approved visa, you can re-enter Vietnam with the new valid visa.
For visa renewal without leaving Vietnam, you prolong your stay by apply a visa renewal when you are in Vietnam. You can come directly to Vietnam immigration office in Ha Noi, Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh city to submit request, or you can ask travel agency to do it for you. Processing time when submitting at immigration department physically is about 5 – 7 working days, while processing time when submitting through travel agency is 2 – 5 working days, depending on the service you choose.
However, these time schedules is not included Saturday, Sunday and Vietnam holidays. Vietnam immigration department will be off on weekend and holidays, so make sure you plan well before doing a visa renewal.
Besides visa renewal, you also can do visa extension to prolong your stay without leaving the country. Fee for visa extension will be cheaper than visa renewal, and it is suitable for those who want to stay more in Vietnam without changing their current type of visa.
For more information about Vietnam visa extension and visa renewal, you can contact us through email info@vietnam-evisa.com
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