Vietnam•AsiaOfficial Visa (LS)
At a Glance
Processing Time
3-5 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 12 months
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
Official visa issued to foreign officials and government representatives. Covers diplomatic activities and official government visits.
The LS official visa is issued to foreign government officials and representatives conducting official business with Vietnam. Distinguished from diplomatic visas by the nature of official visits versus permanent diplomatic postings.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Official passport
Government official passport
Sponsor Documents
Official invitation
From Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government credentials
Official appointment documentation
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Advantages
- For official government business
- 12-month validity
- Official government status
Considerations
- Limited to official visitors
- Requires official invitation
- Complex approval process
Application Process
Receive official appointment
From foreign government or official agency
Get Vietnamese government invitation
Invitation from Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Prepare official documentation
Official credentials and appointment letter
Apply at Vietnamese embassy
Submit LS official visa application
Submit documentation
Credentials and government letters
Await approval
3-5 working days
Receive visa
Official visa issued
Application Forms
LS Official Visa Application
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