Need to extend your Vietnam visa, reapply, or check status as a Dutch citizen? Learn how to manage your Vietnam visa after approval, including entry ports and common issues.
🇻🇳 Already Have a Vietnam Visa? Here’s What Dutch Travelers Need to Know Next
If you’re a Dutch passport holder and have already received your Vietnam e-visa, you’re almost ready to travel. But what if:
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Your travel plans change?
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You need to extend your visa?
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You’re unsure which ports of entry are accepted?
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You need to reapply after expiration or denial?
This guide answers all those questions.
🔁 1. How to Extend Vietnam Visa for Dutch Passport Holders
As of 2025, Vietnam does not allow online visa extensions for e-visas. If you’re already in Vietnam and need more time:
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Visit an immigration office or work with a local visa agent
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Most e-visas (30 days, single entry) cannot be extended online
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Extension fees range from $50–$150, depending on visa type and agent
💡 Tip: If you’re planning to stay longer, consider visa runs or exit and re-apply.
📌 2. Reapplying for a Vietnam E-Visa from the Netherlands
If your visa has expired, been denied, or you want to re-enter Vietnam after leaving:
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You must submit a brand-new application
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Wait at least 24–48 hours after your previous e-visa expires or you exit Vietnam
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Reapply via the same e-visa portal or through a reliable agent
👉 Start a new e-visa application here
🔎 3. How to Check Your Vietnam Visa Status
If you’ve applied and want to confirm whether your visa is approved:
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Go to the Vietnam e-Visa Status Check Page
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Enter your registration code, email, and date of birth
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Check your visa file (PDF) and download again if needed
❗If it’s been over 5 business days with no update, contact your visa agent or the immigration hotline.
🚪 4. Approved Entry Points for Dutch Travelers with E-Visa
Not all borders accept the e-visa. Make sure you fly or arrive via one of the authorized ports:
Airports (most popular):
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Hanoi – Noi Bai International Airport
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Ho Chi Minh City – Tan Son Nhat Airport
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Da Nang International Airport
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Nha Trang – Cam Ranh Airport
Land Borders:
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Moc Bai (Cambodia)
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Lao Bao (Laos)
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Tay Trang (Laos)
Seaports:
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Da Nang Port
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Nha Trang Port
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Hon Gai Port (Ha Long Bay)
👉 View full list of approved entry ports
💡 Important: You must enter via the port specified on your e-visa.
✅ Conclusion: Know Your Next Steps
After receiving your Vietnam visa, Dutch travelers should:
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✅ Confirm their entry port
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🔄 Know how to extend or reapply if needed
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📥 Check visa status regularly if waiting for approval
Need help with visa extension, reapplication, or emergency travel back to Vietnam?
👉 Contact our visa support team