Which scenario should you choose?
If predictability matters, an international flight through Cam Ranh Airport is often easier than a long overland journey: the airline checks documents, there are fewer transfers, and there is less risk of arriving at the wrong border crossing. Overland travel may be cheaper but requires more careful route and checkpoint verification.
What you need to return
- A valid passport.
- A legal basis for the new entry.
- A new e-Visa if required.
- A multiple-entry e-Visa if you are returning on the same visa.
- A verified international checkpoint.
- A buffer before the current stay expires.
Visa-free entry for Russian citizens
In 2026, Russian citizens can use the 45-day visa exemption when the current conditions are met. Each new entry is assessed separately; do not describe it as a guaranteed unlimited 'reset'.
e-Visa
Vietnam's electronic visa can be single- or multiple-entry and valid for up to 90 days. If you know you will leave and return, multiple entry is usually simpler than relying on a single-entry visa.
Overland visa run
Do not buy a bus ticket simply because a chat says it 'goes to the border'. You need the exact international crossing and confirmation that your type of visa or entry basis is accepted there. Eligible checkpoints can change.
When should you leave?
Leave a reasonable buffer. A cancelled flight, delayed bus, or e-Visa error on the final day creates an overstay risk. Saving one hotel night is not worth that risk.
Questions and answers
Does a visa run extend my current visa?
No. It is a new entry after you leave.
Can I do a visa run through Cam Ranh?
Yes, if you fly outside Vietnam and return on a valid legal basis.
Can I return on a single-entry e-Visa?
After the single entry has been used and you have left, that visa is not intended for another entry.
Can I take a bus to a land border?
Yes, but verify the exact international checkpoint and the rules for your new entry first.