Hoi An
Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage town and one of Vietnam's most popular long-stay destinations. Unlike Da Nang, Hoi An doesn't have its own airport. Most travelers fly into Da Nang International Airport (DAD) 30 km away and continue by taxi or shuttle to Hoi An's Old Town, An Bang Beach, or Cam Chau area. We help travelers in Hoi An with urgent visas, extensions, overstay support, and visa runs to the Lao Bao border crossing.
Services in Hoi An
Most travelers to Hoi An fly into Da Nang International Airport (DAD) and take a 40-50 minute taxi ride south to Hoi An. If you're arriving at DAD without a visa, we can arrange urgent visa on arrival approval so your documents are ready when you land. The DAD visa on arrival counter handles the stamp. Then you're free to head straight to Hoi An's Old Town.
Hoi An is a long-stay paradise. Many travelers rent apartments in Cam Chau or stay for weeks at An Bang Beach. When your 30-day or 90-day visa approaches expiry, we can help arrange an extension without needing to leave Hoi An. For travelers who prefer not to travel to Da Nang for immigration paperwork, we guide you through the process remotely.
When extensions aren't possible, many Hoi An-based travelers do a visa run to the Lao Bao border crossing (Laos). From Hoi An, add about 40 minutes to the Da Nang-to-Lao Bao journey. Most Hoi An travelers plan a 2-day trip with an overnight stay near Lao Bao or Dong Ha. We help with document preparation, logistics planning, and real-time border support.
Local guide
Since Hoi An doesn't have its own airport or immigration office, all visa-related physical services. New visas, visa on arrival, correction submissions. Go through Da Nang (30 km north). The Da Nang Immigration Office at 78 Le Loi handles visa extensions for the entire Quang Nam province, which includes Hoi An. Taxis between Hoi An and Da Nang cost approximately 250,000-350,000 VND one way and take 40-50 minutes.
Hoi An is especially popular with families, digital nomads, and couples who stay 2 weeks or longer. Overstay situations are common here because travelers lose track of time in the relaxed atmosphere. If you think you may have overstayed, contact us immediately to discuss your options before going to the immigration office.
FAQ
Hoi An does not have its own airport, so there is no visa on arrival counter in Hoi An. Most travelers arrive at Da Nang International Airport (DAD), which does have a visa on arrival counter. If you need a visa, arrange the approval letter before your flight. Then get your visa stamped at DAD when you land. From there, it's a 40-minute taxi ride into Hoi An.
Hoi An falls under the Quang Nam Provincial Immigration Office, which is located in Da Nang city at 78 Le Loi, Hai Chau district. For visa extensions and overstay issues while in Hoi An, you'll need to travel to Da Nang. We can help you prepare your documents before you go so the visit to the immigration office is as smooth as possible.
Hoi An travelers generally use the Lao Bao border crossing to Laos, which is about 280 km north (3.5-5 hours drive from Hoi An via Da Nang). Most plan a minimum 2-day trip: drive up on day one, cross the border and stay overnight near Lao Bao or Dong Ha, and return to Hoi An on day two. Same-day runs are not practical from Hoi An due to the distance. Contact us before you go to prepare your documents and plan the logistics.
Related pages
Complete guide to visa runs from central Vietnam to the Lao Bao border crossing.
Overstay support and guidance for travelers in Hoi An and the Quang Nam province.
Extend your stay in Hoi An without traveling to the border or leaving the country.