Latest news on visas

@OceanBeach92107 yep watch out the retirees are going to come here and put the national security at risk seriously ? you need to lighten up and stop trolling people’s posts...

Vietnam needs a retirement visa.
-@panda7

If elderly gentlemen are able to get a one-year retirement visa, the single moms would have less chance of finding a foreign husband.

What would be even better is a collaboration between asian countries offering a single retirement visa that could be used across SE Asia...kind of like a Euro union passport

This idea was mentioned about 6 years ago but nothing seems to have come of it.

This article from 2016 discusses the proposal:

https://www.travelpulse.com/News/Destin … -Countries

I'm surprised no one has mentioned this recent news:

"The Tourism Advisory Board has proposed that the government consider offering 30-day unilateral visa exemptions for golf tourists and those traveling by private jet."

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/vie … 10300.html

Hello everyone,

We are here to discuss the latest visas news only.

Some posts are off-topic on this thread (81-82). Further off-topic posts will be removed for the benefit of this thread.

Thanks in advance

Bhavna

"The Tourism Advisory Board has proposed that the government consider offering 30-day unilateral visa exemptions for golf tourists and those traveling by private jet."

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/vie … 10300.html
-@jayrozzetti23

How did Marx put it?   For each according to his means, the more the better.

@OceanBeach92107 yep watch out the retirees are going to come here and put the national security at risk seriously ? you need to lighten up and stop trolling people’s posts...
-@panda7

(ON TOPIC REGARDING VISAS)

You are obviously unaware that as early as the Congress of May 2019, the government of Vietnam was seriously concerned about the high number of illegal workers and other foreigners in Vietnam, with illegal visas or no visa at all.

The greatest concern was regarding illegal immigrants from the three nations having land borders with Vietnam: Cambodia, China and Laos.

There was also, of course, continual concern within the government about the high level of corruption in the Visa & business licensing/investor TRC (temporary resident card) system at that time; a corrupt system that allowed many foreigners to live illegally in "retirement" in Vietnam.

While there were discussions about simply cracking down on citizens of the border nations living here in this country and "letting sleeping dogs lie" (so to speak) regarding other foreigners here, that plan was rejected because it would have created the diplomatic nightmare of allowing other foreigners (mostly Westerners) to remain in country illegally while the citizens of the border nations were similarly rounded up and deported.

So in December, 2019, before any real hint of a COVID lockdown, the government passed Law No. 51/2019/QH14 amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law No. 47/2014/QH13 on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, to be effective on July 1, 2020.

As we all know, many of the provisions of that law were put on hold when the borders were locked down for almost everyone.

As clearly reflected in the most recent report from the current 2023 Congress that I posted, there are significant factions within the government that continue to raise concerns about the implementation of relaxed Visa policies.

Vietnam is a unique sovereign country with its own unique concerns regarding national security.

There will never be serious talk of cheap, open retirement visas in this country until those concerns are alleviated to the satisfaction of the national government.

Meanwhile, as I've posted a number of times, various levels of retirement visas/temporary residence approvals are in fact currently available to those who are prepared to invest the funds required (follow the above link to see the exact requirements and the benefits of up to a 10 year temporary resident card for certain investments).

Monday, May 29, 2023----------Updated: 12:45’ - 29/05/2023

"Favorable visa policy urged to draw tourists

Experts are calling for a favorable visa policy to attract foreign tourists, saying that it should be a priority.

Last year, Vietnam welcomed over 3.66 million foreign visitors, or over 73 percent of the target. This year’s figure is set at 8 million, which is an uneasy task.

Vietnam should consider offering a golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors__Photo: VNA

The number of foreign arrivals reached 3.7 million in the first four months of this year, hence, the tourism sector must race to meet the goal.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with several foreign diplomatic missions in Vietnam, the European Chamber of Commerce, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, the Vietnam Business Forum, the Tourism Advisory Board and the Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) also made proposals fora more favorable visa policy to improve the competitiveness of Vietnam’s tourism industry.

Suggested changes in the visa policy are related to the amendment and supplementation of several articles of the Law on Entry and Exit of Vietnamese Citizens and the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.

Foreign tourists on the book street in Ho Chi Minh City__Photo: VNA

If approved, the new entry and visa policies will extend the temporary stay of foreigners from 15 days to 45 days and the validity of e-visas from 30 days to a maximum of 90 days, for single or multiple entries.

The sector will have about three months to popularize changes in visa policy to the European and American markets, thus attracting visitors in the upcoming tourism season starting from October.

Pham Ha, Chairman of LUX Group, suggested that in addition to the proposed changes in visa policy, Vietnam should consider offering a golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors, especially retirees."

source: Vietnam Law & Legal Forum

Vietnam should consider offering a golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors
-@Aidan in HCMC

That would be relevant as "visa news", except

1. It's essentially an opinion piece, and

2. You've done selective editing by including a photo caption as if it's part of the article copy.

The photo caption reads:

"Vietnam should consider offering a golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors__Photo: VNA"

@OceanBeach92107

Thank you for your input.

1. It's essentially an opinion piece, and

It is certainly wasn't a personal "opinion piece", which apparently qualifies as worthy of posting on the sticky thread "Latest news on visas ".

2. You've done selective editing by including a photo caption as if it's part of the article copy.

The photo caption reads: "Vietnam should consider offering a golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors__Photo: VNA"

I've added the photo(s) (and credits).

Please read again the final paragraph in the post

Pham Ha, Chairman of LUX Group, suggested that in addition to the proposed changes in visa policy, Vietnam should consider offering a golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors, especially retirees."

Please read again the final paragraph in the post
Pham Ha, Chairman of LUX Group, suggested that in addition to the proposed changes in visa policy, Vietnam should consider offering a golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors, especially retirees."
-@Aidan in HCMC

And that's the only thing "new" in that article: a big businessman thinks a retirement visa is a good idea.

It's old news that the various NGOs and a government ministry have been calling for visa changes (they've been doing so for over a year now).

A careful read of the article indicates what we already know: those changes are currently being considered by the national congress, as previously noted in this thread.

And that's the only thing "new" in that article: a big businessman thinks a retirement visa is a good idea.

Yes, Pham Ha is a "big businessman", consequently his voice gets heard. But what of The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with several foreign diplomatic missions in Vietnam, the European Chamber of Commerce, the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, the Vietnam Business Forum, the Tourism Advisory Board and the Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV)? Surely he has contact with the decision makers in each of these institutions. And with contact there often comes influence.

It's old news that the various NGOs and a government ministry have been calling for visa changes (they've been doing so for over a year now).

This news is from Vietnam Law and Legal Forum which, in my opinion, is a relevant/reliable source. If they are commenting on it publicly then it's certainly news. That this publication is discussing these matters adds to the mix of options being discussed in such circles.

My feeling is that precious little would appear on their website without it first being vetted.

A careful read of the article indicates what we already know: those changes are currently being considered by the national congress, as previously noted in this thread.
-@OceanBeach92107

Again, that a "...golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years  to attract long-stay visitors, especially retirees"  is being put forward, publicly, is surely relevant to this thread.

(and surely if Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, Myanmar, Singapore etc have devised a way to institute a retirement visa for expats, whilst maintaining their individual "national security concerns", then Vietnam would be equally capable, as I'm sure all would agree)

If elderly gentlemen are able to get a one-year retirement visa, the single moms would have less chance of finding a foreign husband.
-@jayrozzetti23

I can almost hear the objections of the suitresses to this sort of visa already

@THIGV **

Let's not kid ourselves here. Vietnam's three main international airports cannot handle a huge uptick of arrivals.  Those of us who have waited in line at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat know this. No electronic gates and immigration is still using the same passport scanners and IT system for the past 15 years. Do you know why there is an awkward pause at immigration when they scan your passport? Sometimes it takes more than 30 seconds for me. Blame it on the computers. I think their goal is to lengthen the days visitors are allowed to stay, but offering more visa free arrivals would cause a lot of chaos. Imagine having to wait 3 hours to get through immigration. Add an extra hour for your baggage and waiting in line for a taxi. The government is also concerned about national security. How to keep tabs on people after they have arrived. It's also bureaucratic turf tussle between the ministry of foreign affairs (keep system in place to earn cash with visa fees and maintain department operating budget), tourism department (more tourists more money, therefore better for the economy), and all powerful ministry of interior (how to keep out unwanted foreigners and Viet Kieu who are viewed as potential trouble makers). Relaxed visa policy, I'm ok with that. But I'm afraid of having to wait for 4 hours to get out of the airport after I land.

Let's not kid ourselves here. Vietnam's three main international airports cannot handle a huge uptick of arrivals. Those of us who have waited in line at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat know this. No electronic gates and immigration is still using the same passport scanners and IT system for the past 15 years. Do you know why there is an awkward pause at immigration when they scan your passport? Sometimes it takes more than 30 seconds for me. Blame it on the computers. I think their goal is to lengthen the days visitors are allowed to stay, but offering more visa free arrivals would cause a lot of chaos. Imagine having to wait 3 hours to get through immigration. Add an extra hour for your baggage and waiting in line for a taxi. The government is also concerned about national security. How to keep tabs on people after they have arrived. It's also bureaucratic turf tussle between the ministry of foreign affairs (keep system in place to earn cash with visa fees and maintain department operating budget), tourism department (more tourists more money, therefore better for the economy), and all powerful ministry of interior (how to keep out unwanted foreigners and Viet Kieu who are viewed as potential trouble makers). Relaxed visa policy, I'm ok with that. But I'm afraid of having to wait for 4 hours to get out of the airport after I land.
-@James Liu

Great post & totally agree from first hand experience at Tan Son Nhat & god help us if they re introduce visa on arrival. By the way last time I flew out & in ( about a month ago) to TSN there were electronic passport gates in place (about 3 of them) but they were still wrapped in plastic & not plugged in.

Another thing I find very unusial is why there are no specific gates for Vietnam citizens & also ASEAN country passport holders.

Again, that a "...golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors, especially retirees" is being put forward, publicly, is surely relevant to this thread.

yipeeeee, I am so excited, will I live long enough to see it? I live in hope

@THIGV **
-@James Liu

Sorry but my post was intended in jest rather than as a political statement.

Again, that a "...golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors, especially retirees" is being put forward, publicly, is surely relevant to this thread.
-@Aidan in HCMC

Surely not, IMHO, but then I'm not an expert.

IF this were relevant NOW, or anytime during the next two years, it would be mentioned in the matters listed as proposed for discussion starting in early June and finally being voted on later in June.

As much as the big businessman may be influential, he quite obviously didn't succeed in getting his idea on the agenda for this biennial congress.

THAT is news, but not encouraging news for those who want to believe that a cheaper, easier way to retire in Vietnam will be added to the list of existing retirement opportunities anytime soon.

Better luck at the next biennial congress in May, 2025

Again, that a "...golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors, especially retirees" is being put forward, publicly, is surely relevant to this thread.

yipeeeee, I am so excited, will I live long enough to see it? I live in hope
-@goodolboy

memento mori

Does anyone know if the National Assembly voted on visa extensions last week? If so, what was the result?

Does anyone know if the National Assembly voted on visa extensions last week? If so, what was the result?
-@RTLisSB

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1022412&p=2#5684660

So the measure is discussed in May but not voted on until June 24th.  It sounds like there is a lot of time for horse trading in the interim.  "You vote for my measure and I will vote for yours." Just as Ho Chi Minh modeled the Vietnamese Declaration of Independence on Jefferson's original, the Party seems to have used the US Congress, which does most all of it's voting at the last possible minute, as a model for the National Assembly. 

Note to Moderators:  This is not intended as political criticism but as observation and admiration.

Note to Moderators: This is not intended as political criticism but as observation and admiration.
-@THIGV

I personally think that this time of hyper interest in what the government is doing regarding visas is indeed a good opportunity for people to increase their awareness of how legislation is accomplished in this country.

That and a historic review can definitely can be done without devolving into political rhetoric.

The government of Vietnam simply isn't as monolithic and inflexible as some might think.

In simplistic terms, there was a time period during which those promoting relaxed immigration policies for the purpose of encouraging investment and other economic benefits as a result of Đổi Mới had greater influence within the congress.

During those years, corruption within the immigration system was seemingly tolerated for what was seen as the greater good.

It was 2015 (link) when members of this forum first began reporting that policies regarding business visas without work permits were tightening.

I remember reports in this forum in 2018 about how it was becoming more difficult or impossible for some nationalities to buy a 1 year DN business visa through an agent (Aussies couldn't but USA citizens could).

Eventually, immigration law was updated and became more restrictive in December, 2019 (to be effective 7-2020) before any  hint of COVID related crackdowns. 

Then, after the May, 2021 elections, business visas without a work permit were history, and people such as myself, doing 3 month extensions on a 1 year DN visa without a work permit, were denied further extensions and given no choice other than to leave the country.

So now it's 2 years later.

A key paragraph in the previously posted report from the Congress sheds light on current concerns which have almost certainly been reigning in those who would prefer to rush ahead with a less restrictive immigration policy:

However, the National Defense - Security Committee suggested that the drafting committee study and further evaluate the impact of the extension, granting conditions and duration of the e-visa in order to have solutions to ensure immigration management. maintain social order and safety.

So there are apparently significant enough concerns regarding "immigration management, social order and safety" to keep these proposals from simply being red stamped.

Still, I'm optimistic that most of the proposed changes on the agenda will be approved (opinion) except, perhaps, for the 6 month proposal noted:

some members of the Committee asked the drafting agency to clarify the basis for the regulation that the time limit should not exceed 3 months; and there is a proposal to increase the duration of the e-visa to no more than 6 months.

We shall see...

Again, that a "...golden visa or special visa with a validity of 1 year or 5 years to attract long-stay visitors, especially retirees" is being put forward, publicly, is surely relevant to this thread.
-@Aidan in HCMC

Surely not, IMHO, but then I'm not an expert.

IF this were relevant NOW, or anytime during the next two years, it would be mentioned in the matters listed as proposed for discussion starting in early June and finally being voted on later in June.

As much as the big businessman may be influential, he quite obviously didn't succeed in getting his idea on the agenda for this biennial congress.

THAT is news, but not encouraging news for those who want to believe that a cheaper, easier way to retire in Vietnam will be added to the list of existing retirement opportunities anytime soon.

Better luck at the next biennial congress in May, 2025
-@OceanBeach92107

In the spirit of encouraging open dialog, I'd edit what I had to say after focusing again on this paragraph from the congress report:

some members of the Committee asked the drafting agency to clarify the basis for the regulation that the time limit should not exceed 3 months; and there is a proposal to increase the duration of the e-visa to no more than 6 months.

That might very well be the best suggestion that proponents of a retirement visa could manage to get on the agenda at this time.

Should that somehow get adopted into law, it would be an ideal retirement solution for what we call "snowbirds" in North America; those who leave colder areas for warmer areas during half the year.

I don't know what they are called in Australia, but I know of at least 3 Aussies here in Hội An escaping colder temps back home, where winter will soon be the season in the southern hemisphere.

Effective August 15th, The National Assembly has extended the E-visa length to 90 days, multiple entry (English language link).

Also, anyone from a county with Visa exemption will now be authorized a 45 day stay (Chili & Panama continue to enjoy 90 days exemptions).

For more news, Google (or click link for Vietnamese language):

"Quốc hội quyết định kéo dài thời hạn visa lên 90 ngày"

Effective August 15th, The National Assembly has extended the E-visa length to 90 days, multiple entry (English language link).

Also, anyone from a county with Visa exemption will now be authorized a 45 day stay (Chili & Panama continue to enjoy 90 days exemptions).

For more news, Google (or click link for Vietnamese language):

"Quốc hội quyết định kéo dài thời hạn visa lên 90 ngày"
-@OceanBeach92107

English:

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/vietnam-lawmakers-approve-extension-of-e-visa-validity-to-3-months-4621230.html

I think the country is Chile.   

Chili on the other hand has been in Vietnam since shortly after 1492 and never left.

Oh well just back for Moc Bai monthly e visa run organised by my honest & well trusted visa agent. Everything went well as usual & even although Moc Bai was very busy today we sailed through the process with the help of Anna our rep & were back in HCMC by 12 noon. (fastest ever trip)

Looks like I will have to do the monthly e visa trip one more time going by those dates. You know what I never had a problem with the 30 days one & sort of enjoyed the excuse for a trip to Thailand, Singapore & Moc Bai.

A visitor to VN whose intention is to arrive Aug 16/2023, and who wants to apply for their eVisa today, will be disappointed when attempting to submit their application.

Inputting an application for a 54 day stay, Aug 16th to Oct 2nd, is currently not being accepted.

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A visitor to VN whose intention is to arrive Aug 16/2023, and who wants to apply for their eVisa today, will be disappointed when attempting to submit their application.
Inputting an application for a 54 day stay, Aug 16th to Oct 2nd, is currently not being accepted.
(click to enlarge)

-@Aidan in HCMC

According to Lynn Visa, the actual red-stamped decree won't be issued until at least sometime tomorrow Monday.

The legislators have acted and given the ministry instructions.

I wouldn't expect the website to be updated immediately, given that August 15th is almost 7 1/2 weeks away

its approved as of 15th August 90 day Visas also multiple entry and 45 day replace 15 day.

maybe I missed this bit on the forum but I see some agents including my well trusted one have started advertising visa on arrival for countries not listed for the e visa's.



maybe I missed this bit on the forum but I see some agents including my well trusted one have started advertising visa on arrival for countries not listed for the e visa's.



-@goodolboy

It's always been possible for people not on the evisa list to apply for a special tourist visa.

According to my agent friend in Hanoi, many of them are rejected, and when they are approved it's usually only for 2 or 3 weeks at the most.

She has been advertising as well and occasionally she posts on her Facebook page that there was a success.

She is not posting about all of the failures...

its approved as of 15th August 90 day Visas also multiple entry and 45 day replace 15 day.
-@JohnnyChristo

Careful about putting all your chicks in one basket, or counting your eggs before they're chickens (or something like that).

My caveat to those banking on the 90 day eVisa (Link to related thread).

I know many travelers are rip-roarin' to start their journey here. Best to remain noncommittal (expense/travel date-wise)  until holding your approved eVisa in hand. I'd hate to hear reports from disappointed members.

@OceanBeach92107 thank you !

I was looking for the law text (in Vietnamese) but I haven't yet found :-(

I worry about anything changes like no more than 1 evisa delivered if not 30 days out of Vietnam (they removed that when they opened again the country for the 15 days stay, but it looks that is maybe coming back...)

Hello everyone

I am not able to get any evisa from China because the two websites ( xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn and the other )  look like be out of order !

Someone knows about anything concerning a procedure for updating their website ?

@OceanBeach92107 thank you !
I was looking for the law text (in Vietnamese) but I haven't yet found :-(
I worry about anything changes like no more than 1 evisa delivered if not 30 days out of Vietnam (they removed that when they opened again the country for the 15 days stay, but it looks that is maybe coming back...)
-@sergefaure

please excuse me for saying so, but that is both inaccurate and essentially unfounded.

even before covid, there was no restriction to stay out of the country for a certain amount of time between tourist & business visas.

there was a restriction like that for Visa exemptions but that was lifted in December 2019, effective July 2020.

anyone who is on a visa exemption now will tell you that they are having no problem exiting and immediately reentering.

as for people on the internet saying that there is an indication that they are heading back into some sort of restrictive policy, there's been no official word whatsoever indicating that to be so.

along with that people have been saying that even though you get a 90-day Visa you will have to leave the country every 30 days.

That's a misunderstanding of the law that was updated in December 2019 and went into effect on July 1st, 2020, which only allowed a 30-day "permission to remain", no matter the length of the tourist visa.

It's still uncertain if that will apply to the new 90-day, multiple entry E-visa (we are waiting for an administrative announcement of the full directions from Immigration, now that the legislation has been passed).

Here's the "possibility", based on the 2020 regulations:

Anyone entering the country receives a "permission to remain"/"Được phép tạm trú đến" stamp in their passport.

The length of your actual Visa doesn't matter as much as this stamp, because that's the amount of time you are allowed to remain in the country. 

However, under the 2020 regulation, you would only need to visit immigration here in Vietnam before the expiration of the "permission to remain", and pay a fee of approximately 10 US dollars and you would receive another stamp to allow you to remain in Việt Nam for another 30 days.

Because this was never implemented during covid, it's unclear whether or not an agent can help you with this process.

Again, it's unclear if this will be a requirement under the new 90-day Visa.

But if it is and it's in line with the 2020 regulations, then you definitely wouldn't have to leave the country but you would have to report to immigration every 30 days in order to continue to stay here.

Until that official administrative decree is issued by immigration, no one knows for sure if that will be required after August 15th.

FOOTNOTE:

no matter what the new regulations will be under this law, it's always really important to double check your "permission to remain" stamp when entering the country, BEFORE walking away from the immigration officer at the checkpoint.

They have been known to make simple errors which can easily be corrected quickly, but once you leave the checkpoint, whatever has been put into your passport is the legal limitation for you.

@OceanBeach92107 Thank you  :-)

These are good news, but no solution for my immediate issue : the website is not working !  hope I will not have  to go to Vietnamese consulate in Nanning :-(

@OceanBeach92107 thank you !
I was looking for the law text (in Vietnamese) but I haven't yet found :-(
I worry about anything changes like no more than 1 evisa delivered if not 30 days out of Vietnam (they removed that when they opened again the country for the 15 days stay, but it looks that is maybe coming back...)
-@sergefaure

please excuse me for saying so, but that is both inaccurate and essentially unfounded.

even before covid, there was no restriction to stay out of the country for a certain amount of time between tourist & business visas.

there was a restriction like that for Visa exemptions but that was lifted in December 2019, effective July 2020.

anyone who is on a visa exemption now will tell you that they are having no problem exiting and immediately reentering.

as for people on the internet saying that there is an indication that they are heading back into some sort of restrictive policy, there's been no official word whatsoever indicating that to be so.

along with that people have been saying that even though you get a 90-day Visa you will have to leave the country every 30 days.

That's a misunderstanding of the law that was updated in December 2019 and went into effect on July 1st, 2020, which only allowed a 30-day "permission to remain", no matter the length of the tourist visa.

It's still uncertain if that will apply to the new 90-day, multiple entry E-visa (we are waiting for an administrative announcement of the full directions from Immigration, now that the legislation has been passed).

Here's the "possibility", based on the 2020 regulations:

Anyone entering the country receives a "permission to remain"/"Được phép tạm trú đến" stamp in their passport.

The length of your actual Visa doesn't matter as much as this stamp, because that's the amount of time you are allowed to remain in the country.

However, under the 2020 regulation, you would only need to visit immigration here in Vietnam before the expiration of the "permission to remain", and pay a fee of approximately 10 US dollars and you would receive another stamp to allow you to remain in Việt Nam for another 30 days.

Because this was never implemented during covid, it's unclear whether or not an agent can help you with this process.

Again, it's unclear if this will be a requirement under the new 90-day Visa.

But if it is and it's in line with the 2020 regulations, then you definitely wouldn't have to leave the country but you would have to report to immigration every 30 days in order to continue to stay here.

Until that official administrative decree is issued by immigration, no one knows for sure if that will be required after August 15th.

FOOTNOTE:

no matter what the new regulations will be under this law, it's always really important to double check your "permission to remain" stamp when entering the country, BEFORE walking away from the immigration officer at the checkpoint.

They have been known to make simple errors which can easily be corrected quickly, but once you leave the checkpoint, whatever has been put into your passport is the legal limitation for you.
-@OceanBeach92107

Good to see you are on the ball as usual OB. Where do these clowns come up with crap like this..........."have to stay 30 days out of the country to get another e visa" I have had countless tourist visa on arrivals, 2 visa free entries, coming up for 9 e visa 30 days & 2 x TRC in my 15+ years happily living here in Vietnam & never ever had to stay out of the country 30 days to re enter.

@OceanBeach92107 Thank you :-)
These are good news, but no solution for my immediate issue : the website is not working ! hope I will not have to go to Vietnamese consulate in Nanning :-(
-@sergefaure

The one and only official website for Vietnam eVisa application (Link) is fully working, or at least it was about an hour ago (though still limited to a 30 day duration). You mentioned another website which I'm curious about. Can you post a link to the other, please?

Have you tried applying using a different browser? Members have reported similar issues as that which you are reporting being rectified by simply changing browsers.

With regard to your concern about length of time out of country, see this recent post referencing Law #51. As members OceanBeach92107 and goodolboy stated, there is no minimum time out of country before reentry, or issuance of a new eVisa, is granted.