Answer to question: “Today, I found my visa was overdue more than a day. What happens if I overstay my visa in Vietnam? How much do I have to pay for the fine now?”
An overdue visa is undesirable for everyone. According to Vietnam’s legal system, overstaying a visa violates the law on social order and safety. Depending on the number of days of overstaying, there will be certain fines, the worst case may be subject to forced deportation and forbidden to enter the country again.
In case of overstaying a visa, you can check for penalty rates as follows:
Vietnam visa overstay fines in 2024
| The days of overdure visa | Penalty rates |
| Under 2 days | 500.000 VND (25$) |
| Under 16 days | 500,000 VND – 2,000,000 VND (25$ – 81,25$) |
| From 30 days to 60 days | 5,000,000 VND – 10,000,000 VND (203,13$ – 406,26$) |
| From 60 days to 90 days | 10,000,000 VND – 15,000,000 VND (406,26$ – 609,39$) |
| More than 90 days | 15,000,000 VND – 20,000,000 VND (609,39$ – 812,51$) |
| With the foreigners don’t execute the decision of the competent authority to force them to leave Vietnam and continue to reside in Vietnam | 30,000,000 VND – 40,000,000 VND (1218,77$ – 1625,03$) |
| And other Additional penalties | Deportation of foreigners, entry ban,… |
Fines apply to all foreigners above 18 years old, children’s guardians may get fined.
Notes: Penalty rates can be changeable due to tourists may overstay because of judment enforcement, civil or criminal judgment, etc. So, fine rates may vary depending on your case.
Do you have to exit Vietnam after paying overdue visa fines?
Yes, if you overstaying visa, you have to exit Vietnam. After serving the penalty, you will be granted a short-term visa and have to exit VietNam. In case of overstaying for many years or don’t comply with the penalty regulations, you will be deported immediately, may be banned from future entry.
If you are not Blacklisted, you can return to Vietnam immediately.
Requirements to apply for visa extension, exit visa (for overstayed/expired visas in Vietnam)
- Foreigners have been granted a Vietnam visa and currently staying in Vietnam.
- Valid passport or travel document. (Foreigners’ national passports must be valid for at least 6 months).
- Entry visa Vietnam.
- Family member or organizations in Vietnam guarantee the applicant.
- Foreigners didn’t violate the laws, get banned from exiting the country, or were wanted internationally.
- Explain the reason for overstaying your visa with the authorities honestly, even if it is 1 day or more. Quickly remedy the consequences and apply for a short-term visa to exit Vietnam
Read here for more information about Vietnam visa extension and renewal.
Overstay visa conversion
According to the Law on Entry, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam amended in 2019 in Article 7, foreigners in one of the following cases are allowed to convert their visas to temporary residence card (TRC), 5 years visa exemption, or other visas if:
- Provide documents of relationship as parent, spouse, child with the individual who is the sponsor or inviter.
- Being sponsored by an organization to work in Vietnam and having work permits or certificates of exemption from work permits.
- Have enought documents proving that you are an investor or a representative of a foreign organization investing in Vietnam.
- Enter Vietnam with e-visa and have a work permit or a certificate of exemption from work permit under Vietnamese labor law.
Requirements for converting to Vietnam TRC
- NA5 form.
- Valid passport for 6 months.
- Documents proving relatives’ relation: Marriage certificate, Birth certificate, Household registration, etc.
- Residential registration certificate confirmed by local police where you are staying in Vietnam.
- Guarantor’s ID card (for Vietnamese), foreigners require a temporary residence card, and other identification papers.
Where to pay the fines for overstay visa in Vietnam
When noticing an overstay problem, you should go to one of the two following addresses to report:
1. Vietnam Immigration Department in Ha Noi:
- Address: 44-46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
- Tel: 024 3825 7941
- Email: contact@immigration.gov.vn
2. Vietnam Immigration Department in Ho Chi Minh city:
- Address: 333-337 Nguyen Trai, District 1, HCM city
- Tel: 028 3920 2300
Attention: You should come to the Bank early to avoid crowded and don’t have to wait for the next working session. After reporting you will get instructions as to paying the fees and applicable penalties.
Common ways to pay fines
The designated bank will collect this money.
1. Vietinbank, Ho Giam Transaction Office, Hanoi:
- For foreigners staying in Hanoi and neighboring provinces from Da Nang to the North of Vietnam.
- Address: 79 Ton Duc Thang, Dong Da, Hanoi City.
- Tel: 024 3823 7323.
2. Saigon Commercial Joint Stock Bank – SCB Co Giang, Ho Chi Minh:
- Place to pay fines for foreigners staying in Ho Chi Minh City, provinces from Khanh Hoa to the South of Vietnam.
- Address: 193 – 203 Tran Hung Dao, Co Giang Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Tel: 028 3920 6502.
Note when depositing money:
- You need to pay the fine as soon as possible because after you need to bring the fine payment receipt with confirmation of the Bank to the Immigration Department to submit.
- Must have a Decision to pay the fine and the amount paid in VND.
- Go to bank on business hours from Monday to Friday, except holidays: 8:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00.
- Once you have paid the fine and provided the necessary documents, your application for an overstay visa extension will begin to be processed.
Read experience to solve in Quá hạn visa Category.
Consulting for overdue visa
Consulting department for foreigners are ready to support you 24/7 on all the problems relate to overdue visa, required information:
- Passport photo.
- Entry Vietnam visa.
- The latest visa extension stamp.
Consulting department will inform you about Vietnam visa overstay fines rates and instructions handling after receiving information. If you have any questions (blacklist, fines, visa extension, exit and return to Vietnam immediately,…), please contact us:
- Hotline 24/7: 0904 895 228 – 0917 163 993
- Tel: 024 3724 5292 – 028 3824 8838
- Email: visa@greencanal.com
- Head Office in Hanoi: 4th floor, Giay Bai Bang Building, 142 Doi Can, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi.
- Brand Office in HCM city: room 101, 1st floor, 168 Vo Thi Sau, 3 Dist, Ho Chi Minh city.
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