Visa run vs e-visa vs TRC

Three ways to stay in Vietnam longer. Each one works differently.

The three options

Visa run

You leave Vietnam by land and come back on a new entry stamp. Same day. Works with any current visa type. Cost: 1.5M to 7M VND plus border visa fees. Gives you another 30 or 90 days depending on what you arrange at the border.

90 day e-visa

An online visa that lets you stay 90 days. You apply on the Vietnam immigration portal, pay the fee, and get a PDF by email. You can enter on this visa at any international checkpoint. Cost: about 2.4M VND (if filed through a service). Processing takes 3 to 5 working days normally. You still have to enter Vietnam on it, which is why it pairs well with a visa run.

Temporary residence card (TRC)

A plastic card that replaces your visa for up to 3 years. You need a sponsor in Vietnam (an employer, a spouse with a valid visa, or an investor visa). Not an option for standard tourists. The card means you stop needing border runs altogether during its validity period.

Quick comparison

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