Vietnam guides
Planning guides, timelines, and preparation tips for Vietnam — based on official sources, not legal advice.
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Guides covering Vietnam immigration from application strategy to document preparation. Grounded in official Vietnam requirements and regularly reviewed.
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How-to
How to Apply for a Vietnamese Visa
Step-by-step guide to the e-Visa portal, visa on arrival, and embassy applications.
Vietnamese Visa Processing Times
Expected timelines for Vietnamese visa processing.
Vietnam Visa Refusal Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Common reasons Vietnamese visa applications are refused and how to prepare.
Vietnam Visa Financial Requirements Guide
Financial evidence and proof of funds for Vietnamese visa applications.
How to Extend Your Vietnam Visa
Visa extensions in Vietnam, eligible categories, and the immigration department process.
Vietnam Visa Interview Preparation
What to expect during Vietnam visa processing and work permit applications.
Guide reading tips
- Check the updated date — immigration rules change frequently.
- Cross-reference with official government sources linked in each guide.
- Guides provide general planning information, not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
- If your situation is complex, consider consulting a licensed immigration attorney.
- Use checklists to organize documents before starting your application.
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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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