🇻🇳 Visa Tracker & Turnkey Visa Run Calculator · 2026

🚌 Vietnam Visa Run & Deadline Calculator

Track your visa deadline by entry date or stamp date (UNTIL), calculate recommended exit dates and trip budgets for Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

Your Passport:🇺🇸 United States
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United States Passport: The 45-day visa exemption does not apply to your nationality. Entry into Vietnam requires an official 90-day E-Visa applied via evisa.gov.vn.

🛂 1. Your Entry Details

Arrival day is counted as Day 1. Deadline is calculated according to your visa type.
E-Visa 90 Days (Single Entry)$25 USD

Applied online via evisa.gov.vn. Expires upon any exit.

E-Visa 90 Days (Multiple Entry)$50 USD

Unlimited entries and exits within 90 days without losing your visa.

Phu Quoc (30-Day Island Exemption)Free stamp

Special island exemption for direct international flights to Phu Quoc.

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Enter Date of Entry

The calculator determines your exact deadline, countdown, and personalized departure preparation schedule.

💰 2. Turnkey Border Run Budget Calculator

Route: Da Nang / Hoi An → Lao Bao (Laos) (250 km one-way)
⏱️ Interactive Timeline Generator

Hour-by-hour Visa Run Schedule: Da Nang / Hoi An → Lao Bao (Laos)

Select departure time to calculate exact border wait times and return journey

Depart:
🟢 Ideal Timing: Arrive right at opening, fast border clearance in 25–40 minutes!
03:00
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Depart from Da Nang(Pickup at residence/hotel in An Thuong or Son Tra)

Double-check passport, 2 printed E-Visa copies, and 300k VND cash.

05:30
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1st Rest Stop (10 min)(Highway QL1A before mountain pass)

Restrooms and water purchase. No sit-down cafe.

07:10
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2nd Rest Stop (10 min)(Lao Bao mountain ascent)

Stretch legs, take motion sickness medication if needed.

07:30
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Arrival at Lao Bao Border(Parking 100m from border gate)

Minivan waits 1.5–2 hours. Departing at 03:00 avoids all tour bus queues!

07:45
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Vietnam Exit Stamp(Main terminal at Lao Bao)CRITICAL

Walk past scanners, turn 180° to officer counters. 50k VND cash fee.

08:10
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Walk Neutral Zone(Pedestrian lane (~200 meters))

Head straight toward the Laos arch, show passport at exit gate.

08:30
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Laos Entry/Exit Stamps(Densavan Checkpoint (Laos))

Visa-exempt nationalities pay no visa fee. Pay 20k VND counter fee.

09:10
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Activate New 90-Day E-Visa(Vietnam Checkpoint (Entry Counter))CRITICAL

CRITICAL: State "E-Visa 90 days" and hand over printed visa! Verify passport stamp date.

09:50
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Regroup at Van & Coffee(BUN Cafe near the border)

Inspect passports, grab a quick drink/snack, board for return.

14:20
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Return to Da Nang(Drop-off at your residence/hotel)

Congratulations! Your legal stay in Vietnam is refreshed for 90 days.

📁 Mandatory Documents Required at the Border (Checklist):
🛂Original Passport (valid 6+ months, 2+ blank visa pages)
📄90-Day Vietnam E-Visa (2 printed A4 copies, printed beforehand!)
💵Clean USD bills ($35 Cambodia / $45 Laos if visa needed, series 2013+)
📷2 passport photos 3×4 or 4×6 cm with white background
🪙200k – 300k VND in small banknotes for border service fees
🖊️Blue ink pen to fill immigration declaration forms
💊Motion sickness pills (Nautamine) and a warm jacket for AC
🥪Water bottle and light snacks for 8–10 hours of travel
90-Day E-Visa (Single Entry)
Most popular choice for digital nomads
$25
90-Day E-Visa (Multiple Entry)
Flexible travel without forfeiting your visa
$50
Visa Exemption (United States)
Free passport entry stamp on arrival
$0
Estimated Total Trip Budget
$82
≈ 82 USD · 2 086 900 VND · 7 749 RUB
Transport (VIP):$40
Neighboring Country Visa (Laos 🇱🇦):0 ₫ (Visa-Free!)
Border checkpoint fees (~300,000 VND cash):$12
Vietnam E-Visa Fee:$25
Food & Refreshments:$5
🟡 Withdraw USD/VND Cash via Bybit P2P →
Prepare ~300,000 VND cash for border checkpoint service fees rather than USD bills
Visabus Protocol · Border Crossing Time 30–60 Minutes

🚶‍♂️ 3. Step-by-Step Lao Bao Border Crossing Guide (Steps 1–8)

Laos Visa Exemption 30 Days (Free)💵 Border Fees: 200k–300k VND

The minivan parks 100 meters before the border gate and waits 1.5 hours. All steps are simple and straightforward. Here is your step-by-step route:

STEP 1🇻🇳 VN Entry Gate
Passport Check at Gate
Approach the gate for initial check: photo and most recent stamp. Zero overstay tolerance! Overstay fines cannot be settled at land borders — you will be turned back to the city.
STEP 2🇻🇳 VN Exit Stamp
Vietnam Exit Stamp
Walk ~200m into the main hall past scanners. Behind the last room row, turn 180° facing the officer windows. Submit passport + 50,000 VND (children free). Verify the exit stamp date and proceed outside.
STEP 3🚶 Buffer Zone
Walk Across Buffer Zone
Exit the Vietnam building and walk ~200 meters across the neutral strip towards Laos. Officers at the gate may inspect your passport one more time.
STEP 4🇱🇦 Laos Gate
Enter Laos Border Post
Pass the outer gate, keep right and walk uphill to the booth. Eligible exempt passport holders (ASEAN, Russia, etc.) skip visa counters and go straight to Step 5! Non-exempt: 2 application forms, 1 photo 3x4, $45 USD or 1,200,000 VND.
STEP 5🇱🇦 Laos Entry
Laos Entry Stamp
At the median road booth between lanes: submit your passport. The officer stamps Laos entry (always verify it!). A service fee of 20,000 VND is requested.
STEP 6🇱🇦 Laos Exit
Turn Around & Laos Exit Stamp
To the left of the booth is a staircase inside the main building: go up and immediately descend on the opposite side. Receive your Laos exit stamp at the dark-brown booth (verify it!). Restrooms available under the stairs.
STEP 7 (KEY STEP)🇻🇳 Vietnam Entry
Re-enter Vietnam with New E-Visa
Return to the Vietnam checkpoint. The booths on the right read Entry. Explicitly say: "E-Visa 90 days" and hand over your printed paper! Otherwise they may mistakenly stamp a 45-day exemption. Fee 50,000 VND (children free — say "Baby").
STEP 8☕ Final
Verify Stamp & Board Minivan
Verify the expiration date on your fresh entry stamp (+90 days). Show it at the final perimeter gate and walk to the minivan (100m away). BUN cafe (30m from gate) is a great spot to grab a coffee before the return drive!

📋 4. Packing & Travel Documents Checklist

💡 Essential Lifehacks for Da Nang / Hoi An → Lao Bao (Laos)

Laos visa exemption applies for select nationalities (Russia, ASEAN up to 30 days). For others, visa on arrival is $45 cash + 2 photos 3x4.
Border post fees: keep 200,000 – 300,000 VND cash in small bills (exit 50k, Laos 20k, entry 50k). Children are free.
CRITICAL: Overstay fines CANNOT be paid at land checkpoints. Any overstay will result in immediate rejection at the gate.
Upon re-entering Vietnam: hand over your printed E-Visa immediately and clearly state "E-Visa 90 days" to prevent receiving a 45-day stamp!
Snacks and water: bring sufficient water and snacks for the entire day; rest stops are only 10 minutes.
Motion sickness prevention: Nautamine or Antivomi (available at any local pharmacy) is recommended for winding mountain passes.
Warm clothing: van AC is typically very cold, and Lao Bao mountains are noticeably cooler than Da Nang.
Verify stamp date: always inspect the new entry stamp date (+90 days) directly at the officer counter before walking away.
⚠️ E-Visa Entry Checkpoint: Make sure your official visa application specifies checkpoint Lao Bảo / Densavan, otherwise border control will deny entry!
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Official Vietnam Immigration E-Visa Portal

Zero Surcharges

Beware of unofficial intermediary or phishing sites charging markups up to $120. The official Vietnam Immigration Department portal accepts standard fees ($25 single-entry, $50 multiple-entry) with international cards on the official .gov.vn domain. Always save your Registration Code.

evisa.gov.vn ↗
⚖️ Nghị định 144/2021/NĐ-CP · Official Statutory Penalties

Vietnam Visa Overstay Penalty Calculator

Calculate statutory fines under Decree 144, deportation risk severity, and standard mitigation procedures for expired visas.

days
Risk Severity: Moderate Risk
Bracket Range: 3–15 days
Penalty in VND
1 250 000 – 4 000 000 ₫
In US Dollars (USD)
$50 – $160
In Russian Rubles (RUB)
4 725 – 15 120 ₽
📋 Official Protocol: Fine paid at airport or provincial immigration office

Most cases departing through international airports (SGN, HAN, DAD) can be resolved on site, but report processing takes up to 3 hours. Land borders may decline and direct you to the city headquarters.

🚫 Entry Ban Risk (Blacklist):

No entry ban is placed, but the violation record is preserved in the immigration national database.

💡 4 Golden Rules for Visa Overstay

  • Zero bribes: Attempting to bribe an immigration official carries severe criminal liability under Vietnamese law (Article 364). Always demand an official violation protocol (Biên bản).
  • Official receipt payments only: Fines must be paid against a treasury receipt at the border cashier window or designated state treasury (Kho bạc nhà nước).
  • Arrive early at airport: If overstaying 1–15 days, arrive at least 4 hours before flight departure to complete formal paperwork before gates close.
  • Do not hide: Prolonging unlawful stay increases daily fine brackets and guarantees deportation with long-term biometric blacklisting.

🏢 Immigration Department Office Locations

🏛️ Hanoi (Immigration Department HQ):
44-46 Trần Phú, Ba Đình, Hà Nội · Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30
🏛️ Da Nang (Immigration Office):
7 Trần Quý Cáp, Hải Châu, Đà Nẵng · Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30
🏛️ Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon:
333-337 Nguyễn Trãi, Phường Nguyễn Cư Trinh, Quận 1, TP. HCM
Visas & Documentation

🛂 Frequently Asked Questions: Vietnam Visas & Entry Regulations

Clear answers regarding visa exemption, e-visas, border runs, and overstay fines

Passport holders of 13 unilaterally exempt nations (including UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Russia, and Belarus) receive a 45-day visa-free stamp on arrival. Passport holders of Kazakhstan and ASEAN member states receive 30 days under bilateral agreements. US, Canadian, and Australian citizens require a 90-day E-Visa before departure.