News, services and visa tips for foreigners in Vietnam — updated regularly.
Everyone assumes the temporary residence declaration is the landlord's job. It is — but that's not the whole story. Under Decree 282/2025, a foreigner who fails to present their passport to their accommodation also faces a VND 3–5 million fine. And without a declaration, your TRC application gets rejected.
Your E-Visa locks you to the exact entry checkpoint you declared — pick the wrong one and you're refused at the border, fee non-refundable. The full list of land crossings that accept e-visas, a Moc Bai · Bo Y · Lao Bao comparison, and how to choose based on where you live.
Visa exemption gives you 45 days. An E-Visa gives you 90. Neither can be extended in-country. So how do you stay in Vietnam for 3, 6 months or longer — legally? Look up the scenario that matches your actual trip.
A Temporary Residence Card (TRC) replaces your visa and lets you stay in Vietnam for years without visa runs. But most foreigners in Vietnam aren't eligible — and one widespread belief is that the card can be "renewed". It cannot.
A few recent results (personal data masked).
🔒 Real e-visas of ViEntry clients — all personal data (name, date of birth, passport number, QR code) has been masked.
Book earlier, save more — taken straight off the tour price.
Reference price — the licensed tour operator sets the final price. The discount follows each trip’s booking order.
