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 — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
4 forms from 1 agency
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. Whether you're filing for the first time or renewing, use these references to avoid delays and rejections.
Most common forms
General
e-Visa Application (Electronic Visa Application) is an official immigration form. Review the instructions to determine if it applies to your situation.
- E-VISA: e-Visa (Electronic Visa)
- TOURIST-DL: Tourist Visa (DL Symbol)
- BUSINESS-DN: Business Visa (DN Symbol)
- Foreign nationals visiting Vietnam for tourism, sightseeing, or visiting family,…
- Foreign nationals visiting Vietnam for business meetings, market research, or co…
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
NA1 is an official Immigration Dept
- TOURIST-DL: Tourist Visa (DL Symbol)
- BUSINESS-DN: Business Visa (DN Symbol)
- WORK-LD: Work Visa (LD Symbol)
- When applying for Tourist-dl — NA1 is typically required as part of the application
- As an alternative to EVISA-APPLICATION — use NA1 when Embassy NA1 vs online e-Visa
- After filing NA1 — NA2-FORM may be the next step (NA2 for extension after NA1 visa)
- After filing NA1 — NA5-FORM may be the next step (PR card after long-term stay on NA1)
- Incomplete forms that lack required fields.
- Inconsistent information regarding previous visits to Vietnam.
NA2 is an official Immigration Dept.
- When you need to extend your current nonimmigrant status before it expires
- When you want to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another eligible status
- If your current status allows extension or change under the official instructions
- Tourist-dl — Extend tourist visa in Vietnam
- Business-dn — Extend business visa in Vietnam
- Work-ld — Extend or amend work visa status
- After filing NA2 — NA1-FORM may be the next step (Extension after initial visa)
- Before filing NA5-FORM — NA2 must typically be filed and processed first
- Incomplete form submission.
- Missing signatures or dates.
Residency
NA5 is an official Immigration Dept
- PERMANENT-RESIDENCE-CARD: Permanent Residence Card
- Incomplete application form
- Missing required documents
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.
Looking beyond Vietnam? Form requirements can vary by country and case type.