Vietnam forms
Immigration forms come from multiple agencies. The right form depends on whether your process is consular or handled in-country. VisaMind provides guides, checklists, and common pitfalls based on official sources.
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Official immigration forms can be complex and error-prone. These guides break down each form's purpose, required documents, and common mistakes — verified against official government sources.
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Most common forms
e-Visa Application: Electronic Visa Application
It is managed by the Vietnam Immigration Department and allows applicants to submit their information online for processing.
NA1: Vietnamese Visa Application Form
NA1 is an official Immigration Dept
NA2: Visa Extension/Amendment Application
NA2 is an official Immigration Dept.
NA5: Permanent Residence Card Application Form
NA5 is an official Immigration Dept
Common pitfalls across forms
- Inconsistent answers across applications (names, dates, work history).
- Mixing consular processing steps with in-country filing steps.
- Missing signatures or using the wrong filing method.
- Uploading unclear scans or omitting supporting documents.
- Using outdated instructions instead of the latest official guidance.
VisaMind provides guidance based on official sources — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
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FAQ
Vietnam immigration FAQ
The questions readers ask most about applying to live, work, study, and visit Vietnam
Yes. Any salaried role for more than 30 working days requires a Vietnamese Work Permit (Giấy phép Lao động). Your employer first obtains a Demand Approval from DOLISA confirming the role, then files the Work Permit application. Once issued, you apply for an LD/LĐ visa or, for stays over 12 months, a Temporary Residence Card. Working without a Work Permit risks deportation and a 3- to 5-year ban.
A visa allows entry and stay for the visa's validity period; a TRC (Thẻ Tạm Trú) is a temporary residence card that replaces the multi-entry visa for long-stay foreigners. TRCs come in 1, 2, 3, and 5-year terms based on the underlying purpose (work, investment, family). TRC holders can re-enter Vietnam without a separate visa for the entire validity period.
e-Visas are not directly extendable; you must exit and re-enter, or apply for a different visa category through a licensed sponsor. Visa-exempt stays can sometimes be extended through a licensed Vietnamese travel agency or sponsor by converting to a different visa type, but the policy varies and consular services are increasingly strict on overstays.
Vietnam tiers Investor visas by capital contributed: DT1 (over VND 100B / ~US$4M, up to 5 years), DT2 (VND 50–100B, up to 5 years), DT3 (VND 3–50B, up to 3 years), DT4 (under VND 3B, up to 12 months). Higher tiers also unlock longer Temporary Residence Cards. The investment must be reflected in the company's registered capital with the Department of Planning and Investment.
Yes. Spouses and minor children of LD work-permit holders can apply for the TT (family) visa or TT Temporary Residence Card matched to your validity period. They can study but cannot work without a separate Work Permit. Family members of Vietnamese citizens have a slightly different TT category with broader rights and a clearer path to a long-stay TRC.
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