Vietnam Visa Overstay Fine in 2026 (Decree 282/2025)

💡 Since Decree 282/2025/ND-CP took effect on 15 December 2025, overstaying a Vietnam visa is fined from 5 million VND (16 days or more) up to 40 million VND (a year or more). The older Decree 144/2021 figures are no longer correct, so here is the current table and how to fix an overstay in Da Nang.

How much is the Vietnam overstay fine in 2026?

Under Article 21 of Decree 282/2025, the fine scales with how long you overstayed the period allowed on your visa, temporary-residence certificate, or extension:

• 16 to under 30 days: 5 to 10 million VND
• 30 to under 60 days: 10 to 15 million VND
• 60 to under 90 days: 15 to 20 million VND
• 90 to under 180 days: 20 to 25 million VND
• 180 days to under 1 year: 25 to 30 million VND
• 1 year or more: 30 to 40 million VND

The maximum roughly doubled from the old decree, where the top band was 20 million VND. Fines are set in Vietnamese dong, and the exact amount within each band is decided by the authority.

Is there a fine for overstaying by only a few days?

The official table starts at 16 days. There is no fine bracket in the decree for an overstay of under 16 days. Some agency articles claim one, but Article 21 does not contain it. Even so, do not treat a short overstay as free. You still have to resolve your status before you can leave cleanly, and airline check-in or the exit gate can flag it.

What happens beyond the fine?

Two things matter here, and it is easy to read scare stories online:

• Deportation can be added as a supplementary penalty. It is discretionary, based on the length and circumstances of the overstay, not an automatic result at a fixed day count.
• An entry ban is a separate immigration measure under the Law on Entry and Exit, not set by this fine decree. Anyone quoting a fixed ban length is guessing, because the decree does not state one.

The practical point: the longer you wait, the larger the fine band and the higher the chance of a discretionary penalty. Acting early keeps it small.

How do I fix an overstay in Da Nang?

You settle it in person. For Central Vietnam that means the Da Nang Immigration Office at 78 Le Loi. The street address is confirmed by the U.S. Embassy, and the old "Hai Chau district" label is legacy after the 2025 provincial merger. Bring your passport and your entry stamp. The forms and interview are in Vietnamese, and small mistakes cause rejections and repeat trips.

If your visa has not expired yet, a tourist can extend in person at the same office. If you have already overstayed, you settle the fine and paperwork there before you fly. If you would rather not face the Vietnamese queue and forms alone, that is exactly what I help with in person: see visa and overstay help in Da Nang, or the full Da Nang help hub.

Official sources

• Provincial Police explainer of Decree 282/2025/ND-CP, the overstay fine table in Article 21. Verified August 2026.
• U.S. Embassy in Vietnam, Vietnamese visas and entry/exit, the Da Nang Immigration Office address and in-person extension. Verified August 2026.

Does the fine change if I leave voluntarily rather than getting caught?

The decree sets the fine by the length of the overstay, not by how it is discovered. Resolving it yourself, early, keeps you in the lowest band and lowers the chance of a discretionary deportation penalty.

Can I just pay at the airport when I leave?

Do not count on it. An overstay is an administrative violation normally settled at the immigration office, and arriving at the gate with an expired visa risks being turned back. Settle it before your flight.

What documents do I need to fix it?

Your passport and the entry stamp at least. Depending on your case the office may ask for more. If a document needs to be in English for your records or insurer, a signed translation can be prepared separately.

Is the old Decree 144/2021 fine still valid?

No. Decree 282/2025 replaced Decree 144/2021 on 15 December 2025. Any page still quoting the 144/2021 numbers is out of date, so use the table above.