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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Vietnam Visa on Arrival (with pre-approval letter)
Air travellers holding a visa approval letter pre-issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department (arranged via a Vietnamese sponsor or agency) can have the visa stamped on arrival at major international airports (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Cam Ranh and others). Stamping fee US$25 single entry / US$50 multiple entry, paid in cash at the airport, in addition to approval-letter costs. Since the 90-day universal e-visa launched, VOA is mainly used for sponsored or urgent cases; an emergency 1-2 hour approval-letter channel was reported from Jan 2026.
Government fee
$25
Service fee
$43
Processing time
3 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Visa approval letterIssued in advance by the Immigration Department via a Vietnamese sponsor/agency.How to get it ↓
Valid passportValid at least 6 months from entry, 2 blank pages.How to get it ↓
Entry/exit form NA1Completed visa application form, available at the arrival counter or online.How to get it ↓
Passport photosTwo 4x6cm photos, white background.How to get it ↓
Stamping fee in cashUS$25 single / US$50 multiple entry, payable in USD or VND at the airport.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Vietnam Unilateral Visa Exemption (45 days)
Citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland may stay visa-free up to 45 days regardless of passport type or purpose (Resolution 44/NQ-CP, valid 15 Mar 2025 - 14 Mar 2028). From 15 Aug 2025 (Resolution 229/NQ-CP, valid to 14 Aug 2028) 12 more countries get 45 days visa-free for tourism: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland. ASEAN nationals and a few others have separate bilateral exemptions of 14-30 days.
Government fee
$0
Max stay
45 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months from date of entry, 2 blank pages.How to get it ↓
Proof of onward/return travelTicket out of Vietnam within the exemption period.How to get it ↓
Proof of tourism purposeOptionalFor the 12 Resolution 229 countries the exemption applies to tourism entries.How to get it ↓
Accommodation detailsOptionalHotel booking or host address may be requested at the border.How to get it ↓
Sufficient fundsOptionalEvidence of means of support may be requested.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Vietnam e-Visa (EV)
Electronic visa open to citizens of ALL countries and territories since 15 August 2023, valid up to 90 days, single entry (US$25) or multiple entry (US$50). Issued for tourism, business, visiting relatives, study and other purposes; standard processing 3-5 working days via the official portal evisa.gov.vn. Non-extendable in most cases; fee non-refundable.
Valid passportPassport valid at least 6 months from date of entry with 2 blank pages.How to get it ↓
Passport bio-page scanClear full-page image of the passport data page.How to get it ↓
Portrait photoRecent 4x6cm photo, white background, no glasses.How to get it ↓
Online application formCompleted e-visa form on evisa.gov.vn with intended entry/exit checkpoints.How to get it ↓
Fee paymentUS$25 single / US$50 multiple entry paid online by card; non-refundable.How to get it ↓
Proof of onward travelOptionalMay be checked by airlines/immigration on arrival.How to get it ↓
Business Visitor Visa
Vietnam Business Visa (DN1/DN2)
Sponsored business visa: DN1 for foreigners working with a Vietnamese enterprise with legal entity status, DN2 for those entering to offer services or establish a commercial presence under treaties. Requires a sponsoring company in Vietnam to obtain entry approval (form NA2); issued single or multiple entry, usually 1-3 months and up to 12 months maximum. Stamping/issuance fee US$25 single entry, US$50-135 for multiple entry depending on validity (Circular 25/2021/TT-BTC); does not authorise employment, which requires an LD visa and work permit.
Government fee
$25
Service fee
$160
Processing time
6 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond entry, 2 blank pages.How to get it ↓
Sponsor's entry approval (form NA2)Vietnamese company files the request with the Immigration Department.How to get it ↓
Sponsor business registrationCertificate of business registration / investment certificate of the sponsoring entity.How to get it ↓
Visa application form NA1Completed and signed.How to get it ↓
Proof of business purposeOptionalInvitation letter or contract describing the activities.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Transit Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
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Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Vietnam Student Visa (DH)
For foreigners enrolled to study or intern at recognised Vietnamese universities, colleges, language schools or training centres. The institution sponsors the entry approval; visa issued for 3-12 months (single or multiple entry) and renewable for the duration of study, with a DH temporary residence card available for multi-year programmes valid up to 5 years. Stamping fee US$25 single entry, more for multiple-entry validities.
Study: Enrolled study/internship
Family: Limited; TT for spouse/children
Government fee
$25
Service fee
$220
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid at least 1 month beyond visa validity (13+ months for TRC).How to get it ↓
Admission/acceptance letterWritten acceptance from the Vietnamese educational institution.How to get it ↓
Institution sponsorship (form NA2)School files the entry approval with the Immigration Department.How to get it ↓
Visa application form NA1Completed and signed.How to get it ↓
Passport photosTwo 4x6cm photos, white background.How to get it ↓
Proof of financial meansOptionalEvidence of funds for tuition and living costs.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Language Course Visa
Internship / Trainee Visa
Exchange Program Visa
3 routes
Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Digital nomad visa
Not available
Vietnam has no digital nomad visa as of June 2026 despite recurring rumors; nomads use the 90-day e-visa or 45-day exemptions. No retirement visa and no working holiday scheme exist either.
Employment route: LD1 for foreigners with a work-permit exemption certificate, LD2 for those holding a work permit. The employer first obtains the work permit (bachelor's degree or 3+ years relevant experience, health check, police clearance; permit valid up to 2 years, renewable once), then sponsors the visa, valid up to 2 years but never longer than the work permit. Holders qualify for an LD temporary residence card of up to 2 years and can sponsor TT dependants; visa stamping fee US$25 single to US$145 for multiple entry up to 2 years.
Work: LD2 needs work permit; LD1 exempt
Study: Permitted incidental to residence
Family: Spouse+children get dependent TT TRC
Service fee
$220
Processing time
20 days
Max stay
730 days
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid beyond the intended work period.How to get it ↓
Work permit or exemption certificateIssued by the provincial labour authority (DOLISA/MOLISA) before the visa.How to get it ↓
Employer sponsorship (form NA2)Entry approval filed by the employing entity with the Immigration Department.How to get it ↓
Degree or experience evidenceLegalised bachelor's degree or proof of 3+ years relevant experience for the permit.How to get it ↓
Health certificateMedical check from an approved hospital, issued within 12 months.How to get it ↓
Criminal record certificatePolice clearance from home country or Vietnam, legalised, within 6 months.How to get it ↓
Passport photos4x6cm white-background photos.How to get it ↓
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
Vietnam Representative Office Visa (NN1/NN2)
Vietnam's closest analogue to an intra-company transfer route: NN1 for heads of representative offices or projects of international organisations and foreign NGOs in Vietnam; NN2 for chief representatives of foreign traders' representative offices, branches and offices of foreign economic/cultural organisations. Visa up to 12 months with an NN1/NN2 temporary residence card available up to 3 years; holders can sponsor TT dependants. Intra-company transferees within WTO-committed service sectors are also work-permit exempt but still use LD1 visas.
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
10-year 'Golden Visa' (investor component)
Not available
Announced May 2025 as part of a three-part golden-visa package (5-10 year golden visa, 10-year investor visa, 5-year talent card). Only the 5-year talent Special Visa Exemption Card was enacted (Decree 221/2025/ND-CP, effective 15 Aug 2025). The 10-year golden/investor visa had NO enacted legislation as of June 2026 - mark unavailable, not closed.
Tiered visa for foreigners investing in or contributing capital to a Vietnamese company: DT1 for capital over VND 100 billion or investment in specially prioritised sectors/areas (visa up to 5 years, TRC up to 10 years), DT2 for VND 50-100 billion or encouraged sectors (5-year visa, TRC up to 5 years), DT3 for VND 3-50 billion (3-year visa, TRC up to 3 years), DT4 for under VND 3 billion (12-month visa, no TRC). DT1 holders gain a path toward permanent residence consideration after sustained residence. Visa stamping fees range US$25-155 depending on validity (Circular 25/2021/TT-BTC).
Work: Run own/invested company
Study: Permitted incidental to residence
Family: Spouse+children get dependent TT TRC
Processing time
5 days
Validity
1,825 days
Min. investment
₫3,000,000,000
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid at least 13 months at TRC application.How to get it ↓
Investment registration certificateIRC/ERC showing capital contribution and ownership in the Vietnamese entity.How to get it ↓
Proof of contributed capitalBank/charter capital evidence matching the DT tier claimed.How to get it ↓
Company sponsorship dossierEntry approval request (NA2) filed by the invested company.How to get it ↓
Visa application form NA1Completed with photos.How to get it ↓
Temporary residence registrationOptionalRequired for subsequent TRC issuance.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Residence by Real Estate
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
No verified routes yet
Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Not yet researched
Retirement Visa
Working Holiday Visa
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Vietnam Family Visit Visa (VR)
Visa for foreigners entering Vietnam to visit relatives (grandparents, parents, spouse, children and other family) or for other non-work purposes, sponsored by an individual or organisation in Vietnam. Maximum duration 6 months, single or multiple entry, extendable in-country; relationship documents must be legalised and translated. Stamping fee US$25 single / US$50-95 multiple entry.
Government fee
$25
Service fee
$270
Processing time
6 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
180 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportAt least 6 months validity, 2 blank pages.How to get it ↓
Proof of family relationshipBirth/marriage certificates or family book, legalised and translated into Vietnamese.How to get it ↓
Sponsor's applicationVietnamese relative or organisation files the request with the Immigration Department.How to get it ↓
Visa application formForm NA1 completed and signed.How to get it ↓
Passport photosTwo recent 4x6cm photos, white background.How to get it ↓
Spouse / Partner Visa
Vietnam TT Visa / TRC for Spouse of a Vietnamese Citizen
Foreign spouses (and parents/children) of Vietnamese citizens are sponsored by their Vietnamese family member for a TT visa (up to 12 months, multiple entry) and a TT temporary residence card valid up to 3 years, renewable. After 3 consecutive years of temporary residence, spouses sponsored by a Vietnamese citizen may apply for a permanent residence card under Article 39-40 of Law 47/2014/QH13. Alternatively, spouses may opt for the free 5-year visa exemption certificate if they do not need full residence.
Service fee
$270
Processing time
6 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
1,095 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passport13+ months validity for TRC issuance.How to get it ↓
Marriage certificateVietnamese marriage certificate or legalised foreign certificate with Vietnamese translation.How to get it ↓
Sponsor's Vietnamese ID and household registrationProof the sponsoring spouse is a Vietnamese citizen residing in Vietnam.How to get it ↓
Sponsorship forms (NA7/NA8)Filed by the Vietnamese spouse with the Immigration Department.How to get it ↓
Temporary residence confirmationPolice-certified registration at the address of stay.How to get it ↓
For spouses and children under 18 of foreigners holding LV1/LV2/LS/DT1-DT3/NN1/NN2/DH/PV1/LD1/LD2 visas, and for foreign parents, spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens. Visa issued up to 12 months multiple entry (not exceeding the sponsor's work permit/TRC validity; sponsor's permit needs 12+ months remaining); a TT temporary residence card of up to 3 years is available. Family documents (marriage/birth certificates) must be legalised and translated into Vietnamese; TT holders may not work without their own work permit.
Service fee
$270
Processing time
6 days
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months, 13+ months for TRC.How to get it ↓
Sponsor's valid visa/work permit/TRCSponsoring family member's residence status in Vietnam with 12+ months validity.How to get it ↓
Legalised marriage certificateFor spouses; consular-legalised and translated into Vietnamese.How to get it ↓
Legalised birth certificateFor children; legalised and translated.How to get it ↓
Sponsorship application (form NA2/NA7)Filed by the employer or the Vietnamese-resident sponsor.How to get it ↓
Vietnam 5-Year Visa Exemption Certificate (Overseas Vietnamese / Viet Kieu)
Certificate granting visa-free entry for up to 5 years (must be at least 6 months shorter than passport validity) to overseas Vietnamese (Viet Kieu) without a Vietnamese passport, and to foreign spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens or of overseas Vietnamese. Each entry allows a stay of up to 180 days, extendable; issued by Vietnamese embassies/consulates abroad or the Immigration Department in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City, fee around US$10. Requires documentary proof of Vietnamese origin or of the marriage/parent-child relationship.
Government fee
$10
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
180 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (6)
Application form NA9Visa exemption certificate request form.How to get it ↓
Valid foreign passportValid at least 6 months longer than the requested certificate (min ~1 year remaining).How to get it ↓
Proof of Vietnamese originFormer Vietnamese passport/ID, birth certificate, household registration, or certificate of Vietnamese origin.How to get it ↓
Proof of relationship (for spouses/children)Notarised marriage or birth certificate proving the family tie to a Vietnamese citizen or overseas Vietnamese.How to get it ↓
PhotosTwo recent 4x6cm white-background photos.How to get it ↓
Fee paymentApproximately US$10 (Circular 25/2021/TT-BTC).How to get it ↓
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Vietnam Special Visa Exemption Card (5-Year Talent Visa)
Effective 15 August 2025, Decree 221/2025/ND-CP grants a Special Visa Exemption Card (electronic or chip card) valid up to 5 years (at least 30 days shorter than passport validity) with unlimited multiple entries, each stay up to 90 days. Targets priority categories: high-level government guests, leading scientists and experts, large investors and corporate executives, influential cultural/arts/sports figures, and honorary consuls; no income threshold, but a Vietnamese competent authority or organisation must propose the applicant to the Ministry of Public Security (Immigration Department). This is the first enacted component of Vietnam's 'golden visa' package.
Work: Work allowed; permit still required
Study: Permitted
Family: Spouse+children of Viet citizen incl.
Service fee
$270
Max stay
90 days
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (5)
Valid passportValidity at least 30 days longer than the requested card validity.How to get it ↓
Proposal letter from sponsoring authority/organisationPrescribed-form request sent to the Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security.How to get it ↓
Passport bio-page copySubmitted with the proposal, directly or electronically.How to get it ↓
Evidence of eligibility categoryProof of standing as scientist, expert, investor, executive, cultural/sports figure etc. per the Decree's Appendix.How to get it ↓
Dedicated press categories under Law 47/2014/QH13: PV1 for journalists and correspondents permanently accredited and resident in Vietnam (visa up to 12 months, PV1 temporary residence card up to 2 years), PV2 for journalists entering for short-term reporting assignments. Requires accreditation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Press and Information authorities in addition to immigration sponsorship.
Permanent residence is available to: foreigners with meritorious contributions to Vietnam holding state medals/titles; scientists and experts temporarily residing in Vietnam (with ministerial recommendation); foreigners sponsored by a parent, spouse or child who is a Vietnamese citizen permanently residing in Vietnam after 3+ consecutive years of temporary residence; and stateless persons resident since 2000. Applicants must have lawful accommodation and stable income; the Minister of Public Security decides within 4 months (extendable by 2). The card serves as a long-term residence document, reissued every 10 years; issuance fee US$100.
Government fee
$100
Processing time
120 days
Document checklist (7)
Application form for permanent residencePrescribed form NA12 submitted to the Immigration Department.How to get it ↓
Criminal record certificateIssued by the competent authority of the country of citizenship.How to get it ↓
Diplomatic note (where applicable)OptionalOfficial request from the applicant's government for certain categories.How to get it ↓
Proof of lawful accommodationHouse ownership, lease or host confirmation in Vietnam.How to get it ↓
Proof of stable incomeEvidence of means to ensure livelihood in Vietnam.How to get it ↓
Sponsor's documentsVietnamese citizen sponsor's ID/household registration and proof of relationship, plus 3 years' temporary residence evidence.How to get it ↓
Passport and photosCopy of passport and 4x6cm photos.How to get it ↓
How to get these documents General guidance for any passport.
Visa approval letter
How to get this document
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Issued by
Civil registry / interior ministry
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–several weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Valid passport
How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Entry/exit form NA1
How to get this document
Complete the official visa or residence application form for your destination. Most consulates now use an online portal where you fill in the form, upload documents and book an appointment; print and sign the confirmation page.
Issued by
Destination consulate / immigration portal
Typical cost
Usually free (the visa fee is separate)
Typical time
30–60 minutes to complete
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Passport photos
How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Stamping fee in cash
How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of onward/return travel
How to get this document
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of tourism purpose
How to get this document
Write a signed cover or motivation letter explaining the purpose of your trip or application, your plans and your ties to your home country, addressed to the consulate. You prepare this yourself.
Issued by
Self-prepared
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Accommodation details
How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Sufficient funds
How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Sponsor business registration
How to get this document
Have your sponsor sign a letter or affidavit of support undertaking to cover your costs, attaching their ID and proof of funds or income. Some countries require a notarised affidavit or an official guarantee form.
Issued by
Sponsor (sometimes notarised)
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Admission/acceptance letter
How to get this document
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Issued by
School / university (admissions office)
Typical cost
Usually free
Typical time
A few days–2 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Work permit or exemption certificate
How to get this document
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Issued by
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
A few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Degree or experience evidence
How to get this document
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Book a medical examination with a doctor or, where required, a clinic on the consulate's approved-panel list. Tests may include a general exam, a chest X-ray/TB screening and blood tests; the clinic issues the certificate directly.
Issued by
Licensed doctor / panel clinic
Typical cost
$30–$200
Typical time
1–2 weeks including results
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Criminal record certificate
How to get this document
Request a criminal-record certificate from your country's police or justice/interior ministry — many issue it through a national online portal, sometimes requiring fingerprints. For foreign use it usually must be apostilled or legalised and translated, and most consulates accept one issued within the last 3–6 months.
Get an up-to-date extract from the commercial/companies register (chamber of commerce or trade registry) showing your company's registration, or your trade or professional licence. Many registries issue this online for a small fee.
Issued by
Commercial register / chamber of commerce
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Investment registration certificate
How to get this document
Provide documentary proof of the qualifying investment: a bank confirmation of the deposit or transfer, share or title certificates, an escrow or blocked-account statement, or a notarised purchase contract, depending on the programme's rules.
Issued by
Bank / notary / company registry
Typical cost
Varies
Typical time
1–4 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of family relationship
How to get this document
Prove the family link with civil documents — marriage and birth certificates connecting you to the relative, a family or household register, or, for unmarried partners, evidence of cohabitation (joint lease, bills, photos). Civil documents often need an apostille and translation.
Order a certified copy of your marriage (or divorce) certificate from the civil registry that recorded it. For foreign use add an apostille or legalisation and a certified translation.
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
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