June 3, 2026

Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa Application and Extension Service for Foreigners

What Is a Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa?

A Vietnam 6-month multiple-entry visa allows a foreigner to exit and re-enter Vietnam multiple times within the granted visa validity, provided that the applicant meets the requirements on entry purpose, sponsor and application documents.

This visa type is often considered when a foreigner needs to enter and exit Vietnam multiple times for business, work, investment, family visit or plans that require a longer validity than regular short-term visas.

It should be noted that not every applicant is eligible for a Vietnam 6-month multiple-entry visa. Visa validity, number of entries and the possibility of extension/new issuance depend on entry purpose, visa category, sponsor documents, nationality, residence status and the decision of the immigration authority at the time of review.

When Should Foreigners Consider a Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa?

A 6-month multiple-entry visa may be suitable for foreigners who need flexibility when entering and exiting Vietnam. Instead of applying for a new visa after each departure, the visa holder may enter and exit Vietnam multiple times while the visa remains valid.

Common cases include:

Foreigners frequently entering Vietnam for business, partner meetings or project participation;
Investors, company representatives or experts who need to travel between Vietnam and other countries;
Foreigners with family members in Vietnam who need to enter and exit Vietnam over a longer period;
Foreigners processing work, investment, temporary residence card or other residence-related procedures in Vietnam;
Cases requiring flexible stay and travel but not yet eligible or suitable for a temporary residence card.

Depending on each case, Nhị Gia will advise whether a 6-month multiple-entry visa, 3-month multiple-entry visa, multiple-entry e-visa, temporary residence card or another suitable option should be considered.

Difference Between 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa, Multiple-Entry E-Visa and Temporary Residence Card

To avoid confusion, foreigners should clearly distinguish a 6-month multiple-entry visa from a multiple-entry e-visa and a temporary residence card.

Document type	Main characteristics
Multiple-entry e-visa	Usually issued online, valid for the maximum period under current regulations, suitable for many short-term or medium-term entry cases
6-month multiple-entry visa	Usually reviewed based on entry purpose, sponsor documents and specific conditions; not generally applicable to all cases
Temporary residence card	Suitable for foreigners working, investing, visiting family or residing long term in Vietnam if requirements are met; generally valid for a longer period than regular visas

If a foreigner needs to stay in Vietnam long term, enter and exit multiple times and has a suitable sponsor, a temporary residence card may be considered alongside a multiple-entry visa.

Requirements for a Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa

Requirements for a Vietnam 6-month multiple-entry visa depend on entry purpose and sponsor documents. In general, the foreigner should meet the following basic conditions:

Passport with validity suitable for the intended visa duration;
Clear entry purpose consistent with the requested visa category;
A Vietnamese agency, organization, company or individual sponsor if sponsorship is required;
Documents proving entry purpose such as business, work, investment, family visit or another suitable purpose;
Not falling under cases of entry restriction, exit suspension or violations of residence/immigration regulations;
Temporary residence declaration properly completed if staying in Vietnam;
Meeting additional requests from the immigration authority if any.

In some cases, the foreigner may need to obtain an entry approval letter before visa issuance. The entry approval application is generally carried out by the inviting or sponsoring entity in Vietnam.

Documents for New Issuance of a Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa

Documents for new issuance of a Vietnam 6-month multiple-entry visa vary depending on visa category, entry purpose, nationality of the foreigner and sponsor. In general, documents may include:

Original passport of the foreigner with suitable validity;
Visa application form according to the applicable template;
Entry approval letter if required before visa issuance;
Legal documents of the sponsoring company, organization or individual;
Documents proving entry purpose;
Work permit or work permit exemption confirmation if related to employment;
Investment registration certificate, enterprise registration certificate or documents proving capital contribution if related to investment;
Documents proving family relationship if applying under family visit;
Temporary residence confirmation or temporary residence declaration information if the foreigner is in Vietnam;
Photos meeting requirements if requested;
Additional documents requested by the immigration authority.

Before preparing documents, the visa category should be clearly identified to avoid preparing the wrong document group.

Documents for Extension or New Issuance When a 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa Is Near Expiry

In practice, clients often refer to this as “extending a 6-month multiple-entry visa.” However, depending on the case, the competent authority may consider temporary stay extension, new visa issuance or another suitable handling option.

Therefore, it should not be understood that every 6-month multiple-entry visa can always be extended for another 6 months. The possibility of extension, the next granted duration and the handling method depend on visa type, residence purpose, sponsor, passport validity, residence history and the decision of the immigration authority.

Documents may generally include:

Original passport with suitable validity;
Current visa or temporary stay certificate;
Application form for temporary stay extension, visa issuance or corresponding procedure;
Legal documents of the sponsoring company, organization or individual;
Documents proving that the foreigner still has a suitable purpose to stay in Vietnam;
Work permit, work permit exemption confirmation, investment documents or family relationship documents if relevant;
Temporary residence declaration information at the current residence;
Additional documents requested by the immigration authority if any.

Nhị Gia will review the current visa status, stay purpose, sponsor documents and passport validity to advise whether to extend, apply for a new visa, apply for a new e-visa, switch to a temporary residence card or choose another suitable option.

Where to Submit a Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa Application or Extension Dossier

Depending on the case, applications for new issuance, temporary stay extension or visa reissuance for foreigners may be submitted at:

Vietnam Immigration Department;
Immigration Office of the provincial or municipal police where the sponsoring entity is located or where the foreigner temporarily resides;
Public service portal or online system if the corresponding procedure is accepted electronically;
Vietnamese overseas mission in certain cases where the visa is applied for outside Vietnam;
International border checkpoint if the foreigner is eligible for visa issuance at the border checkpoint based on an entry approval letter.

The specific submission channel should be determined based on visa type, whether the foreigner is inside or outside Vietnam, entry purpose and receiving rules at the time of application.

Processing Time for a Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa

Processing time should not be understood as a fixed period for all cases. For visa issuance procedures for foreigners in Vietnam, the regulated processing time may be no more than 05 working days from receipt of a complete and valid dossier for the corresponding procedure.

However, when using Nhị Gia’s service, the actual timeline includes more steps than the state authority’s processing time, such as:

Advising on the suitable visa type;
Checking passport status, current visa and stay purpose;
Reviewing legal documents of the sponsoring entity;
Preparing application forms and supporting documents;
Guiding temporary residence declaration if needed;
Submitting or supporting application submission;
Tracking processing status;
Supplementing or adjusting documents if requested by the competent authority;
Receiving the result and delivering it to the client.

For urgent, express or fast-track handling needs, Nhị Gia will review the visa type, dossier status, remaining visa validity, receiving schedule and document requirements to advise on a suitable option. The actual timeline depends on dossier completeness, eligibility and the processing progress of the competent authority at the relevant time.

Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa Fees

Government fees for Vietnam visas depend on visa validity and number of entries. For multiple-entry visas valid for more than 90 days to 180 days, the current reference fee is USD 95 per visa.

In addition to government fees, clients may incur other costs depending on the application, including:

Nhị Gia consulting and dossier handling service fee;
Translation, notarization/certification fees if any;
Sponsor legal document preparation fee if needed;
Courier, document delivery or travel costs if incurred;
Additional document costs based on actual dossier requirements.

Nhị Gia will provide a fee quotation after reviewing visa type, dossier status, entry purpose and the client’s handling needs.

Common Mistakes When Applying for or Extending a 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa

Common mistakes include:

Assuming that every foreigner can apply for a 6-month multiple-entry visa;
Not identifying the correct visa category according to entry purpose;
Sponsor documents are unsuitable or lack legal documents;
Passport validity is insufficient for the intended visa duration;
Temporary residence declaration has not been properly completed;
Current visa has expired before the procedure is carried out;
Work, investment or family visit documents are insufficient;
Confusing temporary stay extension, new visa issuance, e-visa and temporary residence card;
Preparing the application too close to the visa expiry date;
No handling plan if the immigration authority requests additional documents.

These mistakes may delay processing, require supplementation or affect the foreigner’s lawful residence status in Vietnam.

Vietnam 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa Application and Extension Service by Nhị Gia

Vietnam 6-month multiple-entry visa applications require careful review because they relate to entry purpose, sponsor, residence status, passport validity and review conditions at the time of application.

With experience in Vietnam visas, visa extension, temporary residence cards, work permits, entry approval letters, consular legalization and legal dossiers for foreigners in Vietnam, Nhị Gia supports clients in preparing dossiers based on each specific case.

Nhị Gia supports clients with:

Advising on the suitable visa category based on entry purpose;
Checking eligibility for a 6-month multiple-entry visa on a case-by-case basis;
Advising on alternative options if a 6-month multiple-entry visa is not suitable;
Reviewing passport, current visa and temporary residence status;
Reviewing legal documents of the sponsoring company, organization or individual;
Guiding preparation of documents proving entry purpose;
Supporting application form and dossier preparation based on information provided by the client;
Guiding or supporting submission through the suitable channel;
Tracking processing status and guiding document supplementation if required;
Advising on extension, new visa issuance, new e-visa application or switching to a temporary residence card if suitable;
Supporting urgent, express or fast-track handling needs where applicable;
Maintaining confidentiality of personal information and client dossiers.

For urgent, express or fast-track handling needs, Nhị Gia will review the current visa validity, dossier status, visa type, sponsor documents and receiving schedule to advise on a suitable handling option. If the dossier is eligible and information is complete, Nhị Gia will support clients in shortening preparation, review and submission steps as much as possible within the scope of service.

Nhị Gia has recorded a high rate of smooth handling for eligible cases that are fully, truthfully and properly prepared in accordance with the entry purpose. However, visa issuance, temporary stay extension or new visa issuance results remain subject to the decision of the immigration authority.

Nhị Gia Support Process

The support process at Nhị Gia focuses on reviewing the dossier first, advising on a suitable approach and helping clients prepare documents based on each specific case.

Step 1: Information Collection

Nhị Gia collects information about nationality, passport type, entry purpose, current visa status, passport validity, temporary residence address, sponsor and the need for multiple entries into Vietnam.

Step 2: Eligibility Review for 6-Month Multiple-Entry Visa Application or Extension

Nhị Gia reviews the dossier to determine whether a 6-month multiple-entry visa is suitable or whether another option should be considered, such as a 3-month visa, multiple-entry e-visa, new visa issuance, temporary stay extension or temporary residence card.

Step 3: Document Preparation Guidance

Nhị Gia guides clients and sponsors in preparing required documents according to entry purpose, residence status and requirements of the immigration authority.

Step 4: Submission Support and Result Tracking

Nhị Gia supports submission or guides clients through the suitable channel, while tracking processing status and guiding document supplementation if requested.

Step 5: Result Collection and Delivery

When the result is available, Nhị Gia delivers the visa, extension result or handling information according to the service agreement and guides clients in checking visa validity, number of entries and temporary stay duration if stated.

If you need to apply for a Vietnam 6-month multiple-entry visa, extend a visa, apply for a new visa or receive advice on a suitable stay option for foreigners in Vietnam, the dossier should be reviewed before proceeding to reduce errors and avoid affecting lawful residence status.

With experience handling various Vietnam visa application groups, Nhị Gia supports clients in preparing clear, purpose-consistent and case-appropriate dossiers. For urgent, express or fast-track handling needs, Nhị Gia will review the actual dossier status and advise on a suitable option.

Please contact Hotline 1900 6654, mobile hotline 0906 736 788 or email info@nhigia.vn for case-specific consultation from Nhị Gia’s specialists.