# 🇻🇳 Vietnam — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Vietnam from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/vietnam

17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 45 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 45 days
- **India**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vietnam Unilateral Visa Exemption (45 days) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 45 days | $0 | — | — |
| Vietnam Visa on Arrival (with pre-approval letter) | Visa on arrival · typically eligible | 90 days | $25 | $43 | 3 days |
| Vietnam e-Visa (EV) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $25 | $54 | 4 days |
| Vietnam Business Visa (DN1/DN2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | $25 | $160 | 6 days |

- **Vietnam Unilateral Visa Exemption (45 days)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of onward/return travel · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vietnam.travel
- **Vietnam Visa on Arrival (with pre-approval letter)** — Key documents: Visa approval letter, Valid passport, Entry/exit form NA1, Passport photos, Stamping fee in cash · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
- **Vietnam e-Visa (EV)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Passport bio-page scan, Portrait photo, Online application form, Fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.vn
- **Vietnam Business Visa (DN1/DN2)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Sponsor's entry approval (form NA2), Sponsor business registration, Visa application form NA1, Passport photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vietnam Student Visa (DH) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | $25 | $220 | 5 days |

- **Vietnam Student Visa (DH)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Admission/acceptance letter, Institution sponsorship (form NA2), Visa application form NA1, Passport photos · Rights: Study: Enrolled study/internship · Family: Limited; TT for spouse/children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Digital nomad visa | Not available | — | — | — | — |
| Vietnam Work Visa (LD1/LD2) + Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 730 days | — | $220 | 20 days |
| Vietnam Representative Office Visa (NN1/NN2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | $270 | 6 days |

- **Digital nomad visa** — 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. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: evisa.gov.vn
- **Vietnam Work Visa (LD1/LD2) + Work Permit** — Key documents: Valid passport, Work permit or exemption certificate, Employer sponsorship (form NA2), Degree or experience evidence, Health certificate, Criminal record certificate, Passport photos · Rights: Work: LD2 needs work permit; LD1 exempt · Study: Permitted incidental to residence · Family: Spouse+children get dependent TT TRC · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
- **Vietnam Representative Office Visa (NN1/NN2)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Representative office licence, Appointment letter, Entry approval (form NA2), Passport photos · Rights: Work: Tied to rep-office head role · Study: Permitted incidental to residence · Family: Spouse+children get dependent TT TRC · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 10-year 'Golden Visa' (investor component) | Not available | — | — | — | — |
| Vietnam Investor Visa (DT1-DT4) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 5 days |

- **10-year 'Golden Visa' (investor component)** — 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. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vietnam.travel
- **Vietnam Investor Visa (DT1-DT4)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Investment registration certificate, Proof of contributed capital, Company sponsorship dossier, Visa application form NA1 · Rights: Work: Run own/invested company · Study: Permitted incidental to residence · Family: Spouse+children get dependent TT TRC · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vietnam Family Visit Visa (VR) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | $25 | $270 | 6 days |
| Vietnam TT Visa / TRC for Spouse of a Vietnamese Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | $270 | 6 days |
| Vietnam Dependant Visa (TT) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | $270 | 6 days |
| Vietnam 5-Year Visa Exemption Certificate (Overseas Vietnamese / Viet Kieu) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | $10 | — | 5 days |

- **Vietnam Family Visit Visa (VR)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's application, Visa application form, Passport photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
- **Vietnam TT Visa / TRC for Spouse of a Vietnamese Citizen** — Key documents: Valid passport, Marriage certificate, Sponsor's Vietnamese ID and household registration, Sponsorship forms (NA7/NA8), Temporary residence confirmation, Passport photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
- **Vietnam Dependant Visa (TT)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Sponsor's valid visa/work permit/TRC, Legalised marriage certificate, Legalised birth certificate, Sponsorship application (form NA2/NA7), Passport photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
- **Vietnam 5-Year Visa Exemption Certificate (Overseas Vietnamese / Viet Kieu)** — Key documents: Application form NA9, Valid foreign passport, Proof of Vietnamese origin, Proof of relationship (for spouses/children), Photos, Fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Vietnam Special Visa Exemption Card (5-Year Talent Visa) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | $270 | — |
| Vietnam Journalist Visa (PV1/PV2) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | $160 | — |
| Vietnam Permanent Residence Card | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $100 | — | 120 days |

- **Vietnam Special Visa Exemption Card (5-Year Talent Visa)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proposal letter from sponsoring authority/organisation, Passport bio-page copy, Evidence of eligibility category, Portrait photo · Rights: Work: Work allowed; permit still required · Study: Permitted · Family: Spouse+children of Viet citizen incl. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: vietnam.travel
- **Vietnam Journalist Visa (PV1/PV2)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Press accreditation request, Employer/media organisation letter, Sponsorship entry approval, Passport photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn
- **Vietnam Permanent Residence Card** — Key documents: Application form for permanent residence, Criminal record certificate, Proof of lawful accommodation, Proof of stable income, Sponsor's documents, Passport and photos · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

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