When you are exploring the beauty of Vietnam, and suddenly realize that your visa is about to expire, what will you do? Don’t worry! Visa Run is the smart solution to help you extend your stay legally and conveniently. But what is a Visa Run, and how to do it effectively? In this article, we will learn all the necessary information about Visa Run in Vietnam – from basic concepts to the implementation process, advantages and disadvantages, and important notes. Let’s start this journey of discovery!
1. What is a Visa Run?
A visa run is the act of leaving a country to extend your stay, and then returning immediately. This often happens when you are in a country where your visa is short or not enough for you to continue exploring. Imagine you are on a beautiful beach and only have a few days left to leave, but you want to stay a little longer – that is when a visa run becomes the ideal solution!
Vietnam Visa Run can currently be divided into two popular forms:
- Visa by air: foreigners can exit Vietnam to a third country by air. This is also the most popular form of Vietnam Visa Run.
- Vietnam Visa Run by road: foreigners can only go to neighboring countries bordering Vietnam such as Laos or Cambodia and then have to re-enter Vietnam at that border gate. This is a way to save costs.
2. Pros and Cons of Visa Run
Pros:
- Save time: Instead of having to prepare complicated documents to extend your visa, Visa Run helps you save time and effort.
- Explore new places: During the visa run process, you can explore a new country or territory, even for a short time.
- Keep your trip flexible: If you are a backpacker, Visa Run gives you freedom and flexibility in arranging your schedule.
- Avoid legal troubles: Leaving and returning to Vietnam helps foreigners avoid legal problems related to overstaying their visa.
Cons:
- Additional costs: Visa Run is not free, you will have to pay for bus tickets, plane tickets, and possibly a new visa fee.
- Legal risks: Not all countries accept Visa Run. If discovered, you may get into trouble with the authorities.
- Unstable: Visa running is only a short-term solution, not a long-term option. Foreigners can be denied entry if they do Visa Run too often.
3. What documents are required?
To be able to apply for a Vietnam visa, you still need to prepare a complete application with the following documents:
- Original passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
- One of the following documents is valid for entering Vietnam: a 5-year visa exemption certificate, Vietnam Evisa, entry letter to get the visa at the border gate.
- Airplane ticket or bus ticket.
- Visa and other necessary documents to enter a third country.
- 2 – 4×6 portrait photos.
- Vietnam visa application form.
4. Steps to Apply for a Visa Run
Step 1: Prepare all necessary documents as mentioned above.
Note: A visa for a third country can be applied at the border gate or the Embassy/Consulate of that country in Vietnam (depending on the regulations of each country).
Step 2: Exit Vietnam
Depending on the visa-run method you choose, go to the international border gate (airport or land border gate) to complete the exit procedures.
Step 3: Enter the third country
When arriving at the border gate of the third country (airport or land border gate), you need to present the necessary documents to complete the entry procedures.
Step 4: Exit the third country
Foreigners can return to Vietnam immediately after entering the third country or stay for a few days before returning. When returning to Vietnam, foreigners will complete the exit procedures to move to the Vietnamese border gate at the international border gate of the third country.
Step 5: Re-enter Vietnam and complete the visa-run procedure
At the Vietnamese border gate, you present the documents prepared as in Step 1 to the Vietnamese customs officer.
5. Visa-Run Service from Muine Express
If you are looking for a reliable visa-run service, Muine Express is the perfect choice! With many years of experience in the field of tourism and visa services, Muine Express has built a solid reputation in the hearts of tourists.
- Professional and fast: Muine Express’ staff is always ready to support you from A to Z, ensuring that all procedures go smoothly and quickly.
- Flexible schedule: Muine Express’ visa-run service offers many different schedules, making it easy for you to choose the time that suits your plan.
- Reasonable price: With competitive costs, Muine Express is committed to provide quality service without worrying about your budget.
- Dedicated support: Our team of consultants will always accompany you, answer all questions and help you prepare all the necessary documents.
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Contact Us
Company: MUINE EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL OPERATOR., JSC
Telephone: +84 982 163 468 (VIE/ENG/RUS) / +84 987 657 369 (RUS)
Email:info@muinexpress.vn
Website: www.muinexpress.vn
Hopefully, with the above information, you have an overview of Visa run and are ready for new adventures. Wish you great experiences in your travels!
