What is Visa Renewal?
A visa renewal means getting a new visa or new period of stay rather than simply extending your existing one. In many cases, this involves new visa approval, a new sticker, or new entry into Vietnam.
By comparison, a visa extension usually means you stay in Vietnam longer on the same visa type and conditions, without leaving the country, when the rules allow it.
Because renewal often means starting a new visa cycle, it can be more complex and may require leaving and re-entering Vietnam or following a special process, depending on your nationality and visa type.
WHO NEED VISA RENEWAL?
Visa renewal is common among:
- Digital nomads and remote workers who want to continue living in places like Da Nang and Hoi An while working online.
- Long-stay tourists who enjoy traveling slowly and want to remain in Vietnam beyond the initial period.
- Couples where one partner is a foreigner and they wish to stay together legally in Vietnam.
- Retirees or semi-retired people who find Vietnam a comfortable place to live and want to stay without interruption.
If you plan to stay in Vietnam for many months or longer, planning for renewal in advance is very important.
DURATION
Visa Renewal
Temporary Residency Card (TRC) Renewal
