Visa Exemption past due cost in Viet Nam????

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

Hi All,

A friend of mine is currently in Viet Nam. Unfortunately, his Visa Exemption past due for 14 days. Does anyone knows how much does it cost to renew his Visa Exemption?

- He holding a 5 years Visa in Viet Nam.

- After 3 months. He needs to Exemption Visa. Arrived in VN 01/10/14 - Expired 04/9/14. Submitted on 04/24/14.

The Vietnamese Visa personal called him to asked his paid for the past due fees.

- $55 for the past due fees for 14 days.

- 1.5 Million to renew the Visa? (Why does he has to renew the Visa, when he is holding the 5 years Visa in VN)

Thanks for all your help.

[Anonymous885 44]

I am not pretty sure about 5 years visa but according to Vietnam Embassy you can only stay in VietNam for 90 days per entry. If you stay more than 90 days, then you need to ask for extension.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

yes, my friend did ask for extension.. but, vietnamese asked him to paid fees for $55 and 1.5 million to able to stay in vn.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

I am not pretty sure about 5 years visa but according to Vietnam Embassy you can only stay in VietNam for 90 days per entry. If you stay more than 90 days, then you need to ask for extension.

Is 5 years of visa allow you to stay in VN for 90 days, and ask for extension for another 90 days, and another 90 days? Is that how it works for 5 years of Visa or not?

He asked for extension after 104 days. Cost him $55 for penalty fees (after 14 days lates). He has no problem with this?

So, why does he needs to pay additional $1.5 Mil. Dong ($75 usd) to renew his Visa. Since he is carry a 5 years of Vietnamese Visa?

Any help? Thanks.

[aaron2020 11,651]

In the US, if a visitor overstays a visa, the visa is automatically cancelled. Perhaps, it's similar in Vietnam.

Find out if overstaying voids the visa. You are working under the assumption that it does not which may be wrong.

[siennaslammer 8]

As you know there are a lot of ambiguity when it comes to fees in Vietnam or at any consulate/embassy. never see clear & concise information & fee schedule.

but with 5 years VISA EXEMPTION, there is a process & procedure for extension before the 90 days - see below - you pay a small fee like $30 USD, I read this one VJ forum a couple of weeks ago (have to find the topic on VJ somewhere); i think since your friend went past the 90- days, the $55 USD fee sounds like the $30 fee + penalty.

the $75 renewal fee - is his VISA EXEMPTION still valid; ie, expiration date... if still valid then he should not have to pay......sounds like a scam to me.

http://vietnamembassy-usa.org/consular/visa-exemption

"A visa exemption certificate has a validity duration of up to 5 years which must be at least 6 months shorter than the remaining validity duration of the passport or residence permit granted by a foreign country.

People entering Vietnam with visa exemption certificates may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days following each entry. Those who wish to stay longer shall carry out visa application procedures according to current regulations before or after their entry into Vietnam. -

Please visit the official website: http://mienthithucvk.mofa.gov.vn/ for information on how to get the visa exemption certificates."

[siennaslammer 8]

ok, here is the link it's 3 years old.....

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/300277-extend-visa-to-stay-in-vietnam/

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

In the US, if a visitor overstays a visa, the visa is automatically cancelled. Perhaps, it's similar in Vietnam.

Find out if overstaying voids the visa. You are working under the assumption that it does not which may be wrong.

I hope you are not right. I will let him know about visa overstay.

Thanks.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

As you know there are a lot of ambiguity when it comes to fees in Vietnam or at any consulate/embassy. never see clear & concise information & fee schedule.

but with 5 years VISA EXEMPTION, there is a process & procedure for extension before the 90 days - see below - you pay a small fee like $30 USD, I read this one VJ forum a couple of weeks ago (have to find the topic on VJ somewhere); i think since your friend went past the 90- days, the $55 USD fee sounds like the $30 fee + penalty.

the $75 renewal fee - is his VISA EXEMPTION still valid; ie, expiration date... if still valid then he should not have to pay......sounds like a scam to me.

http://vietnamembassy-usa.org/consular/visa-exemption

"A visa exemption certificate has a validity duration of up to 5 years which must be at least 6 months shorter than the remaining validity duration of the passport or residence permit granted by a foreign country.

People entering Vietnam with visa exemption certificates may stay in Vietnam for up to 90 days following each entry. Those who wish to stay longer shall carry out visa application procedures according to current regulations before or after their entry into Vietnam. -

Please visit the official website: http://mienthithucvk.mofa.gov.vn/ for information on how to get the visa exemption certificates."

Yes, his visa valid till 2019. He doesn't mind to paid $55 for extension fee + penalty.

There is no reason for him to paid for $75 renewal visa, since he is holding a 5 years of visa exemption in VN. Also, his US passport validate for 2024.

Thanks for your input..

[siennaslammer 8]

Yes, his visa valid till 2019. He doesn't mind to paid $55 for extension fee + penalty.

There is no reason for him to paid for $75 renewal visa, since he is holding a 5 years of visa exemption in VN. Also, his US passport validate for 2024.

Thanks for your input..

yup. agreed !!!

[Anh map 2,098]

3 month visa for 1.5 million is about right. $50 for the visa and something for the service. My renewals here in VN (without paying anything for someone to go to do the paperwork) have been similar cost. Looking at my passport the 3 month B2 multi entry visa is 50 USD and another 10 USD for the immigration office.

Again, the 5 year thing isn't an actual visa to stay for 5 years. The money for the penalty I don't know about.

[skyking02 11]

Is 5 years of visa allow you to stay in VN for 90 days, and ask for extension for another 90 days, and another 90 days? Is that how it works for 5 years of Visa or not?

He asked for extension after 104 days. Cost him $55 for penalty fees (after 14 days lates). He has no problem with this?

So, why does he needs to pay additional $1.5 Mil. Dong ($75 usd) to renew his Visa. Since he is carry a 5 years of Vietnamese Visa?

Any help? Thanks.

5-year visa is to allow an entry into vietnam for 90 days (without having to make a new visa every time you enter vietnam), need to add for additional stay.