Foreigners overstaying temporary residence in Vietnam face fines of up to $1,500, possible deportation
Foreign nationals who overstay their permitted period of temporary residence in Vietnam will be subject to administrative fines and may be deported, according to Government Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP which took effect from December 15, 2025.
On October 30, the Vietnamese government issued Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP, with a series of adjustments that significantly tighten penalties in security and public order, including regulations on residence for foreigners.
An overstay of under 16 days carries a fine of VND500,000 to VND2 million (US$19 to $75.99).
In cases where the overstay lasts from 16 days to under 30 days, fines range from VND5 million to VND10 million ($189.97 to $379.94).
Those who overstay from 30 days to under 60 days may be fined VND10 million to VND15 million ($379.94 to $569.91); while overstays of 60 days to under 90 days are punishable by fines ranging from VND15 million to VND20 million ($569.91 to 759.88).
For overstays exceeding 90 days to under 180 days, fines increase to between VND20 million to VND25 million ($759.88 to 949.85).
In cases where the overstay lasts from 180 days to under one year, fines range from VND25 million to 30 million ($949.85 to $1,139).
For violations lasting one year or longer, penalties range from VND30 million to VND40 million ($1,139 to 1,519).
In addition to monetary penalties, violators may also face deportation from Vietnam.
Tuoi Tre News