How To Get Vietnam Business Visa

Foreigners entering Vietnam for business must apply for a Vietnam Business Visa (also known as a Vietnam DN Visa). The Business Visa for Vietnam is a short-term visa that is granted to foreigners who will be working with a firm in Vietnam, attending a meeting/negotiation, signing a contract, and so on but do not hold a work permit.

This type of visa is issued for a maximum of 12 months, for single or multiple entries.

Am I Exempt From Holding a Vietnam Business Visa?

Citizens of the following countries are not need to apply for a Vietnam visa if they will only be in the country for a short length of time (14 – 90 days depending on the nation):

• Belarus* (up to 15 days)
• Brunei (up to 14 days)
• Cambodia (up to 30 days)
• Chile (up to 90 days)
• Denmark* (up to 15 days)
• Finland* (up to 15 days)
• France* (15 days)
• Germany* (up to 15 days)
• Indonesia (up to 30 days)
• Italy* (up to 15 days)
• Japan* (up to 15 days)
• Kyrgyzstan (up to 30 days)
• Laos (up to 30 days)
• Malaysia (up to 30 days)
• Myanmar (up to 14 days)
• Norway* (up to 15 days)
• Philippines (up to 21 days)
• Russia* (up to 15 days)
• Singapore (up to 30 days)
• South Korea* (up to 15 days)
• Spain* (up to 15 days)
• Sweden* (up to 15 days)
• Thailand (up to 30 days)
• United Kingdom* (up to 15 days)

*If citizens of these countries wish to re-enter Vietnam, they must wait at least 30 days between visits.

Can I work with a Vietnam Business Visa?

Yes, you can work in Vietnam while on a Business Visa, as long as the length does not exceed 90 days per year. If you plan to work for more than three months, you must apply for a Vietnam Work Permit (Work Visa).

What are the requirements for a Vietnam Business Visa?

• Your travel document. Vietnam applies the six month passport validity rule, so in order for you to enter this country, your must have a valid passport with a period of at least 6 months upon arrival.
• If you are applying for an eVisa or the Letter of Approval online, you have to send a scan of your passport’s personal information and picture page.
• Passport-size picture(s) according to Vietnam visa photo requirements:
• Size: 4 cm x 6 cm
• Taken recently
• White background
• You must be centered in the picture, staring ahead with a neutral facial expression
• If you wear headgear for religious purposes or you have a wig, you may keep it in the picture but must also be wearing on arrival
• You must not be wearing any glasses
• Proof you have paid the Vietnam Visa fee
• Proof of Vietnam travel health insurance
• If you are applying at an Embassy/Consulate:
• The Vietnam Visa Application Form. Depending on which country you are applying from, you can either download it or get the Vietnam Visa Application Form at the Embassy/Consulate.
• Letter of Sponsorship/Entry Clearance
  Any other additional documents that the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate may require, such as a Letter of Invitation.
• If you are applying for Vietnam Visa On Arrival:
  Pre-obtained Letter of Approval
• Entry and Exit Form. You will receive this on the airplane and you have to complete it before handing it in at the Immigration Officers at the port of entry
• Cash to pay the Vietnam visa stamping fee

How can I get a Business Visa for Vietnam?

You can apply for your Business Visa for Vietnam through one of the following ways:

• At an Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam in your country
• On arrival, at one of the eligible international airports in Vietnam
• Online, through the Vietnam Immigration Portal

Getting a Vietnam Business Visa at an Embassy/Consulate

If you wish to apply for a Vietnam Business Visa, go to the nearest Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate. You may find a list of Vietnamese embassies and consulates here.

The application process when you apply at an Embassy/Consulate is:

• Your sponsor applies for a Letter of Sponsorship or Letter of Entry Clearance from the Immigration Services in
• Vietnam after you send them the following information:
• Your full name
• Your nationality (or nationalities, if you have double citizenship)
• The dates exact in which you will enter and depart
• Tye type of visa you need (single or multiple-entry)
• The Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for the Business Visa
• The application for the Letter of Sponsorship/Letter of Entry Clearance takes about 5 days to process. After it is issued, your sponsor has to send it to you.
• You submit the application for a Vietnam Business Visa along with the Letter of Sponsorship/Letter of Entry Clearance at the Embassy or Consulate.
• Depending on the specific Embassy/Consulate, you can submit the documents by mail or in person.

Once accepted, your Business Visa will be affixed to your passport, allowing you to enter the country.

Getting a Vietnam Business Visa On Arrival

Applying for a Vietnam Business Visa on Arrival is a faster and more convenient option than applying at an Embassy. However, you can only obtain a VOA at one of the following ports of entry:

• Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.
• Danang Airport in Da Nang.
• Cat Bi Airport in Hai Phong.
• Cam Ranh Airport in Nha Trang.

To apply for a Vietnam Business Visa on Arrival, you must first get a Letter of Approval from the Vietnamese Immigration Department. You can obtain a Letter of Approval online by contacting one of the private travel firms or companies authorized by the Immigration Department to request Letters of Approval on behalf of applicants.

Once you have your Letter of Approval, you can go to Vietnam, where you must queue at the visa-issuing counters at the airport and wait to get your visa stamped on your passport. You do not need a Sponsorship or Invitation letter to apply for a Vietnam Business Visa On Arrival.

Getting a Vietnam Business Visa online

Citizens of selected countries may be able to obtain a Vietnam Business Visa online via the Vietnam Immigration Portal. However, an eVisa is only valid for 30 days for a single entry. If you want to stay longer, you must apply for a Business Visa via one of the other two alternatives.

You can apply for a Business eVisa for Vietnam on your own or have the inviting organization/company do so on your behalf.

Applying for a Vietnam Business eVisa personally

To apply for a Business Visa online, simply select “Business Activities” as the objective of your journey from the dropdown menu when filling out the online application form at the Vietnam Immigration Portal.

Then, upload a photo of yourself and a scanned image of your passport, pay the visa money, and wait for the visa to be processed. If your Vietnam Business eVisa application is approved, you can download and exhibit the electronic visa to immigration authorities. You may check the status of your visa here.

The inviting organization/company applies for your Vietnam Business eVisa

If your new employer intends to file for your Business Visa, they must first register on the Vietnam Immigration Portal (here), where they will be given an account and an electronic signature. They must upload a scanned image of your passport, your photos, and pay the visa price.

If your application is granted, they will provide you the registration code so you can print your eVisa and enter Vietnam. They must upload a scanned image of your passport, your photos, and pay the visa price. If your application is granted, they will provide you the registration code so you can print your eVisa and enter Vietnam.

What is the duration of a Vietnam Business Visa?

Business visas for Vietnam can be awarded for one month, three months, six months, or a year, with either single or multiple entries.

Can I extend a Vietnam Business Visa?

You can apply to renew your Vietnam Business Visa at the local Immigration Office in Vietnam. You will require a letter of invitation or sponsorship from the firm that invited you.

How much is the fee for a Vietnam Business Visa?

The fee for a Vietnam Business Visa depends on the method through which you’re applying:

• If you are applying for a Vietnam Business Visa On Arrival:
• Single-entry, 1 month: USD 25 *
• Multiple-entry, 1 month USD 50 *
• Single-entry, 3 months USD 25 *
• Multiple-entry, 3 months USD 50 *
• Multiple-entry, 6 months USD 95 *
• Multiple-entry, 12 months USD 135 *
• If you are applying for a Vietnam Business eVisa: USD 25
• If you are applying for a Vietnam Business Visa at an Embassy/Consulate: It depends on the specific Embassy or Consulate.

*In addition to the visa cost (paid at the airport), you must pay a fee to the agency handling your application for a Letter of Approval. The charge for this varies by firm.