19/05/2020
Good news for you guys.
OFFICIAL VISA UPDATE ‼️ 18.05.2020
As stated by the Official Site of Vietnam Immigration
(english version isn't available so I had to translate everything and made it as easy to understand as possible for everyone)
1️⃣ If you entered Vietnam with Visa Exemptions, E-Visas or Tourist Visas from 01.03.2020 onwards your permit will be “automatically extended” until 30.06.2020, and you can exit Vietnam anytime before that without having to apply for visa extension (meaning if you leave Vietnam after your expiry date, but before 30.06.2020, there will be no charge for overstaying)
If you entered BEFORE 01.03.2020 the case will be the same if you have proofs that you were “helpless” such as:
1/ Stuck due to flight cancellations, your country was under lockdown, etc., confirmed with official documents provided by your Embassies/Consulates.
2/ Your visa ends during your quarantine or your Covid treatment in Vietnam, etc. that made you unable to take actions, confirmed with official documents by authorized Vietnamese government offices.
(These documents will be required if you exit after your expiry)
2️⃣ In order for said permits to be "automatically extended" , you must have residency registration and health declaration (following government standards)
3️⃣ If you don't meet the conditions in section 1, you must follow the regular rules (for example Business visa holders still have to extend)
4️⃣ If you have any inquiries regarding this matter or other problems, feel free to contact the immigration directly via their hotline (0243.9387320) for support.
The Immigration Department of Vietnam has announced Monday that international arrivals who have been stuck in Vietnam due to the Covid-19 pandemic can have their visas extended automatically until June 30.