VIETNAM VISA RUN

1. What is a Visa Run?

A visa run (also known as an exit and re-entry visa) is a travel term often used to describe the act of leaving a country and then re-entering it within a short period of time to extend or maintain the validity of a visa.

Similarly, a Vietnam visa run is a solution for foreigners living in Vietnam whose visas have expired and who want to continue staying. They travel to neighboring countries (Cambodia, Laos, etc.) and then return to Vietnam to get a new visa stamp and extend their stay.

This is a popular option for foreigners who cannot renew their Vietnamese visa through the normal process for some reason or when the cost of visa renewal locally is too high. Therefore, many foreign visitors often choose the visa run method as a way to extend their Vietnamese visa.

2. Distinguishing between a visa run and a regular visa extension

Visa runs and regular visa extensions are both methods that help foreign tourists extend their stay in Vietnam. However, these two approaches have the following differences:

Visa Run

Regular Visa Extension

A visa run is the act of leaving the country where you are residing, usually to a neighboring country, and then returning to enter the country and obtain a new visa or extend your existing visa. The time spent abroad during a visa run is usually very short, typically just a few days or a week. Visa runs are generally carried out when a visa is about to expire and cannot be extended in Vietnam. The cost of a visa run usually depends on the country chosen by the traveler and can vary according to the immigration status and regulations of each country.

Extending a regular visa is the process of submitting an application and paying a fee to prolong your stay in a country without having to leave it. Typically, travelers will apply for a visa extension at the immigration office or the consulate of the country they are in. A regular visa extension can be done before the current visa expires and usually requires valid procedures such as providing the necessary documents and paying the fee. The cost for a regular visa extension is generally lower compared to doing a visa run, but it may require more time and effort in waiting and handling the procedures.

3. Pros and cons of visa run

Although visa run offers flexibility and a quick way to resolve visa expiration, it also comes with some pros and cons as follows:

Pros of visa run:

• Fast: Visa run can be completed in a few days, compared to regular visa renewal which can take weeks or even months.
• Cost-effective: In some cases, visa run can be a more cost-effective option than regular visa renewal, especially when domestic visa renewal costs are too high.
• Flexible time: Visa run allows travelers to decide when and where to do it, giving them the freedom to choose when and where to renew their visa.
• Explore new places: During the visa run process, travelers have the opportunity to explore and experience new places in neighboring countries or in the nearby region.

Disadvantages of a run visa:

• Constipation and Risks: A run visa requires the traveler to leave the country and re-enter, sometimes with risks such as being subject to the immigration regulations of the country they are running the visa for.
• Unstable: Relying on visa renewal through a run visa may not ensure stability in the traveler's stay, especially if there are changes in the country's immigration regulations or policies.
• Time and Effort: Although a run visa can be completed quickly, a run visa can be time-consuming and laborious in traveling between countries, as well as in handling entry procedures and visa renewal.

4. Why choose EVISA SAIGON?

- Legal knowledge, grasping changes from the Immigration Department.

- Enthusiastic team of experts, fluent in foreign languages.

- Consulting, giving accurate advice for each customer's case.

- Support in handling difficult applications, applying for urgent visas.

- Simple application procedures, accurate advice, on time as agreed.

5. SERVICE COMMITMENT FROM EVISA SAIGON:

- Committed to successfully applying for visa consulting services at the highest level

- Customers are consulted and supported with procedures from A-Z

- Committed to keeping customer information confidential

- Committed to saving costs for a quality service

- Committed to not incurring additional costs during the implementation process.

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