Vietnam•AsiaBusiness Visa (DN1)
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-7 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Business visa for working with Vietnamese companies or organizations. Allows business activities like meetings, negotiations, training. Does not provide work authorization.
The DN1 business visa is issued to foreign nationals who need to conduct business activities with Vietnamese companies. This includes contract negotiations, business meetings, training activities, and project assessments.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6 months validity, blank pages
Passport photo
Recent 4x6cm photos
Sponsor Documents
Invitation letter
From Vietnamese company or organization
Company registration
Business registration certificate
Company information
Details about business and operations
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Advantages
- Allows business activities in Vietnam
- Up to 1 year validity
- Extendable
- Enables business networking
Considerations
- Requires Vietnamese sponsor
- Does not provide work authorization
- Cannot receive employment wages
- No residency pathway
- Requires embassy application
Application Process
Get invitation letter from Vietnamese company
Vietnamese business partner provides official invitation
Apply at Vietnamese embassy/consulate
Submit application with invitation letter
Prepare supporting documents
Business registration, company details, etc.
Submit application
In person at embassy with all documents
Await approval
Typically 5-7 working days
Receive visa stamp
Collect passport with visa
Application Forms
Business Visa Application
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