Don't Do a Vietnam Visa Run Without Knowing This

A US expat living in Da Nang explains the practical realities of doing a Vietnam visa run for holders of the 90-day tourist e-visa. The video covers the critical rule that you cannot apply for a new tourist visa while inside Vietnam, and demonstrates a strategy of applying for three successive visas before leaving the US to create flexibility. It compares land border crossings versus flying out, noting that airport exit stamps register immediately with immigration while land border stamps can take days to process. The creator recommends allowing at least five business days for a new e-visa approval and suggests staying out of the country for a minimum of one week. For those crossing into Cambodia by land, a visa on arrival is available. The video is aimed at US citizens and other nationalities using the Vietnam e-visa system, and focuses on logistics, timing, and planning rather than recommending specific visa agents or services.

Key Facts

1. You cannot apply for a Vietnam tourist visa while inside Vietnam.
2. Single entry e-visa costs $25 USD; multiple entry costs $50 USD.
3. E-visa processing takes 3-5 business days.
4. Airport exit stamps register immediately; land border stamps can take days.
5. Plan to stay out of Vietnam for at least one week to allow visa processing.