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Q: I’m traveling in Vietnam now.  I want to extend my Vietnamese visa.  Can the Embassy help me?
A: The Embassy cannot help you to extend your Vietnamese visa.  According to Vietnamese immigration regulations, you have to obtain an extension through a travel agency.  You cannot obtain it by applying directly at the immigration office.  Please contact a travel agency for assistance.

Q: I plan to travel to Vietnam in the near future.  Do I need to obtain a Vietnamese visa to enter the country?
A: You need to obtain a Vietnamese visa to enter Vietnam.  For information on how to obtain a Vietnamese visa, please contact the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington D.C. at http://www.vietnamembassy.us or the Vietnamese Consulate General in California at http://www.vietnamconsulate-sf.org.  You may also obtain a visa through a travel agency.  Travel agencies can also arrange for a visa that may be picked up when you enter Vietnam.  Please note that arrangements from travel agencies must be made before your arrival.  Please go to their webpage at http://www.vietnamtourism.com/e_pages/news/index.asp for specific information.