It depends how you entered
| You entered on | Can it be extended in Vietnam? | What most people do |
|---|---|---|
| Phu Quoc 30-day exemption | No | Visa run and re-enter on an e-visa |
| 45-day national exemption (UK and others) | Not as a rule | Visa run and re-enter on an e-visa |
| Tourist e-visa | Generally no; the dates on it are fixed | Visa run and re-enter on a new e-visa |
| Business, work or family visa | Sometimes, through your sponsor | Ask your sponsor or a licensed provider |
Option 1: a visa run to the Cambodian border
This is the most common choice on Phu Quoc. You take the ferry to Ha Tien, cross into Cambodia at Prek Chak, then re-enter Vietnam on a 90-day e-visa. The new visa covers the whole country, not only the island.
The catch is timing: a standard e-visa takes 3 to 5 working days. With our Phu Quoc visa run, once you've crossed we get it approved in 2–4 hours, so you're not stuck in Cambodia waiting.
Option 2: fly out and back
Phu Quoc has international flights, so you can fly abroad and re-enter on a visa or, if you qualify, a fresh exemption when you fly back directly to the island. It suits people who want a short trip abroad anyway. It usually costs more than a border run once flights and a night away are added.
Option 3: a sponsored visa
If you're in Vietnam for work, business, study or family, a different visa type sponsored by a company or relative may be more suitable than repeated visa runs. These have their own paperwork and rules, so speak to your sponsor or a licensed visa provider.
When to act
Start planning 10 to 14 days before your permitted stay ends, and do the run itself a few days before. Waiting until your last day leaves no room for a delayed ferry or a problem with your application.