Vietnam overstay fine: the Decree 282/2025 table, band by band
Since 15 December 2025, Vietnam fines overstays from VND 500,000 to VND 40 million by band of days, and 16 days can mean deportation. The full table and what to do.
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The Vietnam overstay fine runs from VND 500,000 to VND 2 million for less than 16 days and climbs in bands to VND 30 to 40 million for a year or more, under Decree 282/2025/ND-CP, in force since 15 December 2025. From 16 days of overstay, the authorities may also deport you. The old ceiling under Decree 144/2021 was VND 20 million, so the top of the scale has doubled.
This page sets out the bands as published by Vietnamese provincial police and state media, what happens after day 16, and how the fine is paid in practice. It is a summary of public sources, not legal advice.
How much is the overstay fine in Vietnam?
The fine depends on how long you overstayed, in seven bands, and it is not charged per day. The Hung Yen provincial police published the new bands next to the old Decree 144/2021 figures in January 2026 (Cong an tinh Hung Yen). The under 16 day band comes from Bao Tay Ninh, a provincial state newspaper, on 17 January 2026 (Bao Tay Ninh).
| Overstay length | Fine since 15 December 2025 (Decree 282/2025) | Before (Decree 144/2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 16 days | VND 500,000 to 2,000,000 | not listed in the police summary |
| 16 to under 30 days | VND 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 | VND 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 |
| 30 to under 60 days | VND 10,000,000 to 15,000,000 | VND 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 |
| 60 to under 90 days | VND 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 | VND 10,000,000 to 15,000,000 |
| 90 to under 180 days | VND 20,000,000 to 25,000,000 | VND 15,000,000 to 20,000,000 |
| 180 days to under 1 year | VND 25,000,000 to 30,000,000 | new band |
| 1 year or more | VND 30,000,000 to 40,000,000 | new band |
Viet Nam News, the state English-language daily, reported the same maximums on 12 December 2025, three days before the decree took effect, and gave the old cap as VND 20 million (Viet Nam News). Some visa agency pages print wider bands above 30 days (for example VND 10 to 20 million for 30 to 60 days). Trust the table above, which matches the official police summary.
To see what a band costs in your own currency, run the amount through Currency Check.
Two things stand out. The step at day 16 is steep: the minimum goes from VND 500,000 to VND 5 million, ten times more, on the same day that deportation becomes possible. And every band above 16 days now has a minimum, not only a maximum, so a long overstay can no longer be settled at the bottom of a wide range.
What happens if you overstay your visa in Vietnam?
You pay a fine in every case, and from 16 days of overstay you can also be deported. Viet Nam News reports that the authorities may order deportation for overstays of 16 days or more "depending on the nature and severity" of the violation. Bao Tay Ninh describes it as an additional penalty that may be applied above 16 days.
A deportation or a serious overstay can also bring an entry ban. Vietcetera reports that blacklists usually last 1 to 10 years depending on the severity of the offence (Vietcetera). That range is press reporting, not a figure we found in the decree summaries, so treat it as an order of magnitude.
What changed for deportation on 1 April 2026?
Decree 59/2026/ND-CP now governs how deportation is carried out, and it allows immediate removal when you cannot pay the fine. It was issued on 13 February 2026, took effect on 1 April 2026, replaces Decree 142/2021, has 6 chapters and 44 articles, and repeals Article 66 of Decree 282/2025 (LuatVietnam).
The Vietnam News Agency summarised the practical changes on 3 April 2026 (VietnamPlus):
- The person must be told the reasons and receive the decision at least 48 hours before enforcement.
- Someone who cannot pay an administrative fine can be deported immediately, with enforcement of the fine suspended.
- Case handling, detention and escort procedures are conducted electronically.
- Minors awaiting deportation are held separately from adults.
The second point is the one to remember. An overstay you cannot pay for is no longer a slow paperwork problem: it can end in removal.
How and where do you pay the fine?
You pay in cash, in dong, to immigration, and there is no online payment. Visa agency guides updated for Decree 282/2025 say the fine is paid at the Immigration Office or a designated treasury bank, and that once it is paid you receive an exit visa, usually valid 7 to 15 days, which lets you leave legally (Fast Visa Vietnam, updated 15 December 2025). This is agency practice, not text from the decree, and airport handling of very short overstays varies.
Office hours shape the count. The immigration offices open 08:00 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday, plus Saturday mornings (MyVietnamVisa). A problem that surfaces on Saturday afternoon waits until Monday, and those days still count.
Does Decree 282/2025 also fine landlords?
Yes: a host that fails to declare a foreign guest's temporary residence is fined by the number of foreigners concerned. The Hung Yen police list VND 3 to 5 million for 1 to 3 foreigners, VND 10 to 15 million for 4 to 8, and VND 15 to 20 million for 9 or more. This is why a long let in Da Nang asks for your passport on the first day. Hand it over: the declaration protects you too.
How do you avoid an overstay in Vietnam?
Count your days from the entry stamp and leave before the last one, because neither the e-visa nor the visa exemption can be extended inside Vietnam. The rules as of 26 September 2026, from our Vietnam visa data:
- The e-visa has lasted up to 90 days for every nationality since 15 August 2023 (Vietnam National Authority of Tourism). The official portal charges USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry (Vietnam Immigration Department e-visa portal).
- The 45 day exemption covers 12 countries for any purpose under Resolution 44/NQ-CP (15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028) and 12 more for tourism only under Resolution 229/NQ-CP (15 August 2025 to 14 August 2028).
- To stay longer, apply for a new e-visa before the current stay ends, or leave and come back. MyVietnamVisa confirms the e-visa cannot be extended.
- Book the exit flight with a buffer of a few days, so one cancellation does not push you into the next band.
- If something goes wrong, go to the immigration office before day 16, while the fine is still in the lowest band and deportation is not yet on the table.
Visa Check tells you which entry route your passport gets and for how long. If you are wondering about Vietnam as a longer base, read is there a Vietnam digital nomad visa yet and our comparison of the Thai DTV and the Vietnam e-visa.
Updated on 26 September 2026. Rules and prices change: confirm with the official source linked above before you act.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the overstay fine in Vietnam in 2026?
It depends on the length of the overstay. Under Decree 282/2025, in force since 15 December 2025, less than 16 days costs VND 500,000 to 2 million, 16 to under 30 days costs VND 5 to 10 million, and the bands rise to VND 30 to 40 million for a year or more. Vietnam does not charge a daily rate.
Can you be deported for overstaying in Vietnam?
Yes, from 16 days of overstay. Decree 282/2025 lets the authorities add deportation to the fine depending on the severity of the case. Since 1 April 2026, Decree 59/2026 also allows immediate deportation of someone who cannot pay the fine, with a written decision served at least 48 hours before enforcement.
Can you pay a Vietnam overstay fine online?
No. Agency guides updated for Decree 282/2025 say the fine is paid in cash, in Vietnamese dong, at the Immigration Office or a designated treasury bank. After payment you receive an exit visa, usually valid 7 to 15 days, so you can leave legally. Offices close on Saturday afternoons and Sundays, so plan around their hours.
Will overstaying in Vietnam get me banned?
It can. Vietcetera reports that entry bans usually last 1 to 10 years depending on the severity of the offence, and deportation makes a ban more likely. A short overstay settled promptly is treated far more lightly than a long one or an unpaid fine. The decree summaries we checked do not publish a fixed ban length.
Can I extend my Vietnam e-visa to avoid an overstay?
No. The 90 day e-visa and the 45 day exemption cannot be extended inside Vietnam. To stay longer you apply for a new e-visa before your current stay ends, or you leave the country and enter again. Waiting until the last day leaves no margin if the new application is delayed.
Sources
- Cong an tinh Hung Yen (Hung Yen provincial police), new points of Decree 282/2025/ND-CP on foreigners, overstay bands and hosting fines, accessed .
- Bao Tay Ninh, foreigners overstaying in Vietnam can be fined up to VND 40 million (Decree 282/2025, 17 January 2026), accessed .
- Viet Nam News, Viet Nam tightens penalties for foreign overstays under new decree (12 December 2025), accessed .
- Vietcetera, Vietnam tightens regulations on foreigners: higher fines and deportation for overstays, accessed .
- LuatVietnam, Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP on expulsion of foreigners, effective 1 April 2026, accessed .
- VietnamPlus (Vietnam News Agency), Sweeping changes to regulations on deportation of offending foreigners take effect (3 April 2026), accessed .
- Fast Visa Vietnam, overstay penalty guide (payment and exit visa practice, updated 15 December 2025), accessed .
- MyVietnamVisa, Vietnam visa extension guide (office hours, e-visa cannot be extended), accessed .
- Vietnam Immigration Department, official e-visa portal, application page, accessed .
- Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, visa requirements (90 day e-visa for all nationalities since 15 August 2023), accessed .
