Vietnam visa types
Explore Vietnam visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
15 visa types across 7 categories
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Vietnam visa types each have different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse by category to find the right option, with processing times and links to official Vietnam sources.
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Work visas
Work Visa (LD Symbol)
A Vietnam work visa allows you to work legally in Vietnam when you have proper authorization.
Work Permit
A Vietnam work permit allows you to work legally for an employer in Vietnam. The Immigration Department of Vietnam (Cục Quản lý xuất nhập cảnh) manages the.
Family visas
Family Visa (TT Symbol)
This visa allows you to enter Vietnam to stay with your family member under a legally recognized dependent status.
Dependent Visa - Spouse (PV1 Symbol)
The PV1 visa allows you to join your foreign spouse who lives or plans to live in Vietnam.
Dependent Visa - Child (PV2 Symbol)
The PV2 visa allows a child to apply electronically as a dependent of a foreign worker in Vietnam.
Visit & tourism
Visa Exemption
Vietnam allows eligible travelers to enter without applying for a visa in advance.
e-Visa (Electronic Visa)
Vietnam's e‑Visa, open to all nationalities since Aug 2023, lets you apply online for up to 90 days (single $25 / multiple $50 entry).
Tourist Visa (DL Symbol)
Vietnam issues a tourist visa for foreigners who are outside the country and plan short-term visits.
Visa on Arrival
Vietnam visa on arrival means you get your visa at the airport after securing a pre‑approved letter.
Residency & green cards
Temporary Residence Card (TRC)
The TRC allows you to remain in Vietnam long term without renewing a visa. It’s issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam and stays valid from 1 to 5.
Permanent Residence Card
Vietnam permanent residence allows you to live in Vietnam long term through a Permanent Residence Card issued by the Immigration Department of Vietnam (Cục.
Other
Business Visa (DN Symbol)
The Vietnam business visa lets you enter Vietnam for defined commercial purposes with sponsorship from a Vietnamese entity.
Investor Visa (DT Symbol)
The Investor Visa (DT symbol) allows you to enter Vietnam for investment purposes.
Overseas Vietnamese Visa (VR Symbol)
The Vietnam VR visa is based on an online application you submit directly to the national immigration authority.
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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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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