Visa renewal procedures for South Korean citizens

South Korean citizens are exempt from visa requirements, meaning they do not need to apply for a visa when entering Vietnam with a temporary stay of 15 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry. However, South Koreans who wish to stay in Vietnam for a longer period for work, family visits, etc., must apply for a visa extension. If a South Korean citizen does not extend their visa and remains in Vietnam after their visa expires, they will be considered a violation of immigration laws and may face fines ranging from 500,000 VND to 20,000,000 VND, deportation, and restrictions on re-entry into Vietnam. Therefore, in this article, we invite you to join Siglaw to learn more about the conditions, documents, and procedures for extending a visa for South Koreans in Vietnam.

Legal basis for visa extension for South Korean citizens in Vietnam

• Law No. 27/2014/QH13 on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam
• Law No. 51/2019/QH14 amending and supplementing certain articles of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam
• Decree No. 144/2021/ND-CP prescribing sanctions for administrative violations in the fields of security, order, social safety; prevention of social evils; fire prevention and fighting; rescue and rescue; and prevention of domestic violence.
• Circular No. 31/2015/TT-BCA guides on the issuance of visas, temporary residence cards, entry and exit permits, and permanent residence for foreigners in Vietnam
• Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BCA dated January 5, 2015 of the Ministry of Public Security prescribing forms of documents related to entry, exit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam.
• Circular No. 57/2020/TT-BCA dated June 10, 2020 amending and supplementing certain articles of Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BCA dated January 5, 2015 of the Ministry of Public Security prescribing forms of documents related to entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam.
•  Circular No. 25/2021/TT-BTC dated April 7, 2021, of the Ministry of Finance prescribing levels, regimes for collection, payment, management, and use of fees and charges in the field of exit, entry, transit, and residence in Vietnam.

Conditions for visa extension for South Korean citizens in Vietnam

4 mandatory conditions for visa extension for South Korean citizens in Vietnam:

1. Having a passport or other valid international travel document.
2. It does not fall under the categories of persons not permitted to enter as prescribed by the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.
3. Having an organization, agency, or individual in Vietnam invites and sponsors.
4. If a South Korean enters Vietnam for the purpose of investment, employment, study, or practicing law, they must have documents proving these purposes, specifically:

• Foreigners who come to invest must have documents proving their investment in Vietnam as prescribed by the Investment Law.
• Foreigners practicing law in Vietnam must have a practicing license as prescribed by the Law on Legal Practice.
• Foreigners who come to work must have a work permit as prescribed by the Labor Code.
• Foreigners who come to study must have an acceptance letter from a Vietnamese school or educational institution.

Visa extension application for South Koreans in Vietnam 

• Application for visa extension for South Koreans using Form NA5 
• Original South Korean passport with a minimum validity of 6 months 
• Temporary residence registration/Temporary residence certificate issued by local police for South Koreans 
• Other supporting documents: Explanation letter, introduction letter, visa application letter, etc., depending on the type of visa to be extended

Procedures for visa extension for South Korean citizens in Vietnam

Step 1: Prepare the visa extension application for South Koreans as described above.

Step 2: Submit the application for a visa extension for South Koreans.

Submit the application at one of the two Immigration Departments:

• No. 44-46 Tran Phu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• 333-335-337 Nguyen Trai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

The officer will review the application for completeness and legality:

• If complete and valid, the officer will accept the application, print a receipt, and schedule a pick-up date.
• If the application is incomplete, the officer will guide the applicant on the necessary supplements.

Application submission hours: Monday to Saturday mornings (except for holidays).

Step 3: Pay the fee and collect the result

The person collecting the result presents the receipt, ID card or passport to the officer for verification. If the result is ready, the applicant will be required to pay the fee and sign a receipt.

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday (except for holidays).

Visa extension fee for South Koreans in Vietnam

✅Single-entry visa extension for South Koreans: 25 USD/visa.

✅Multiple-entry visa extension for South Koreans:

• Valid for up to 3 months: 50 USD/visa.
• Valid for more than 3 months but not more than 6 months: 95 USD/visa.
• Valid for more than 6 months but not more than 12 months: 135 USD/visa.
• Valid for more than 12 months but not more than 2 years: 145 USD/visa.
• Valid for more than 2 years but not more than 5 years: 155 USD/visa.

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