BorderProofBorderProof
ExploreCompareCountriesJobsUS onlyInsightsOur MissionFind My Visa Sign In
ExploreCompareCountriesJobsUS onlyInsightsOur Mission
Sign InFind My Visa
BorderProof

Helping you navigate the complex world of global mobility.

Platform

  • Browse Visas
  • Match Finder
  • Compare Options
  • Global Insights
  • Our Mission
  • Contact Us

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Not Legal Advice
© 2026 BorderProof™. All rights reserved. Images by Unsplash/Picsum.
Vietnam
Home/Visas/Vietnam
Vietnam flag

Vietnam

Asia
·36 visa pathways

Visa Pathways to Vietnam

Filter Visa Pathways

Quick Filter:

All Visa Pathways(36 visas)

DH — Temporary Residence Card — Student (TRC-DH)
Vietnam flagVietnam

DH — Temporary Residence Card — Student (TRC-DH)

Residence card issued to international students holding DH visas, valid up to 5 years, allowing continuous study and residence without repeated visa renewals.

Validity5 years
Processing5 days
Cost155 USD
View Visa Details
DL — Tourist Visa (DL)
Vietnam flagVietnam

DL — Tourist Visa (DL)

Visa for foreigners entering Vietnam for tourism and leisure purposes, available as single or multiple entry for up to 90 days.

ValidityVaries (Can be extended once in Vietnam for limited stays)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
DN1 — Business Visa DN1
Vietnam flagVietnam

DN1 — Business Visa DN1

Issued to foreigners who come to work with legally registered businesses or organizations in Vietnam.

ValidityVaries (Extendable for additional periods)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
DN2 — Business Visa DN2
Vietnam flagVietnam

DN2 — Business Visa DN2

Issued to foreigners entering Vietnam to provide services, establish a commercial presence, or conduct activities under international treaties to which Vietnam is a party.

ValidityVaries (Extendable for additional periods)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
EV — Electronic Visa (E-visa)
Vietnam flagVietnam

EV — Electronic Visa (E-visa)

Online-issued visa for citizens of 157+ countries for tourism, business, or other short-term purposes, valid up to 90 days with single or multiple entry.

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost25 USD
View Visa Details
HN — Conference Visa (HN)
Vietnam flagVietnam

HN — Conference Visa (HN)

Issued to foreigners entering Vietnam to attend conferences, seminars, and meetings, valid up to 3 months.

ValidityVaries (For conference/seminar duration only)
ProcessingVaries
Cost25 USD
View Visa Details
LD2 — Work Visa LĐ2 (Work Permit Required)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LD2 — Work Visa LĐ2 (Work Permit Required)

Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam who require a standard work permit, valid up to 2 years and renewable.

ValidityVaries (Duration equals work permit validity, can be extended)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
LS — Lawyer Visa (LS)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LS — Lawyer Visa (LS)

Issued to foreign lawyers licensed to practice law in Vietnam, valid up to 5 years — one of the longest visa durations available.

Validity5 years
Processing5 days
Cost145 USD
View Visa Details
LV1 — Official Work Visa LV1 (Government)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LV1 — Official Work Visa LV1 (Government)

Issued to foreigners who come to work with agencies of Vietnam's Communist Party, the National Assembly, the Government, and central state agencies.

ValidityVaries (Determined by sponsoring official)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
LV1/LV2 — Temporary Residence Card — Official Worker (TRC-LV)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LV1/LV2 — Temporary Residence Card — Official Worker (TRC-LV)

Residence card issued to foreigners working with Vietnamese government agencies (LV1) or socio-political organizations (LV2), valid up to 5 years.

Validity5 years
Processing5 days
Cost145 USD
View Visa Details
LV2 — Official Work Visa LV2 (Organizations)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LV2 — Official Work Visa LV2 (Organizations)

Issued to foreigners who come to work with socio-political organizations, social organizations, or the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

ValidityVaries (Duration equals work permit validity, can be extended)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
LĐ — Temporary Residence Card — Worker (TRC-LĐ)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LĐ — Temporary Residence Card — Worker (TRC-LĐ)

Residence card issued to foreign workers holding LĐ1 or LĐ2 visas, allowing continuous residence in Vietnam for up to 2 years without re-entry requirements.

Validity2 years
Processing5 days
Cost145 USD
View Visa Details
LĐ2 — Work Visa LĐ1 (Work Permit Exempt)
Vietnam flagVietnam

LĐ2 — Work Visa LĐ1 (Work Permit Exempt)

Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam who are certified as eligible for work permit exemption, valid up to 2 years.

ValidityVaries (Duration equals work permit validity, can be extended)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
NG1-NG4 — Diplomatic Visa NG1 (Head of State Level)
Vietnam flagVietnam

NG1-NG4 — Diplomatic Visa NG1 (Head of State Level)

Issued to members of delegations invited by the Secretary General of Vietnam's Communist Party, the President, the President of the National Assembly, or the Prime Minister.

ValidityVaries (Determined by sponsoring official)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
NG2 — Diplomatic Visa NG2 (Senior Official Level)
Vietnam flagVietnam

NG2 — Diplomatic Visa NG2 (Senior Official Level)

Issued to members of delegations invited by standing members of the Party Secretariat, Deputy President, Deputy Prime Minister, ministers, and provincial-level leaders.

ValidityVaries (Determined by sponsoring official)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
NG3 — Diplomatic Visa NG3 (Mission Staff)
Vietnam flagVietnam

NG3 — Diplomatic Visa NG3 (Mission Staff)

Issued to members of diplomatic missions, consular offices, UN-affiliated international organizations, and intergovernmental organizations in Vietnam, plus their spouses, children under 18, and domestic staff.

ValidityVaries (Determined by sponsoring official)
Processing5 working days
CostFree
View Visa Details
NG4 — Diplomatic Visa NG4 (Mission Support Staff)
Vietnam flagVietnam

NG4 — Diplomatic Visa NG4 (Mission Support Staff)

Issued to staff working with diplomatic missions, consular offices, and representative offices of international organizations in Vietnam, and their visiting family members.

ValidityVaries (Determined by sponsoring official)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
NN1 — NGO/International Organization Manager Visa (NN1)
Vietnam flagVietnam

NN1 — NGO/International Organization Manager Visa (NN1)

Issued to managers of representative offices or projects of international organizations and foreign non-governmental organizations in Vietnam, valid up to 12 months.

ValidityVaries (Can register for temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
NN1/NN2 — Temporary Residence Card — Foreign Organization (TRC-NN)
Vietnam flagVietnam

NN1/NN2 — Temporary Residence Card — Foreign Organization (TRC-NN)

Residence card issued to managers and staff of foreign NGOs, representative offices, and foreign economic organizations holding NN1 or NN2 visas, valid up to 3 years.

Validity3 years
Processing5 days
Cost145 USD
View Visa Details
NN2 — Foreign Branch Head Visa (NN2)
Vietnam flagVietnam

NN2 — Foreign Branch Head Visa (NN2)

Issued to heads of representative offices, branches of foreign traders, and representative offices of foreign economic, cultural, and professional organizations in Vietnam.

Validity3 years
Processing5-10 working days
CostFree
View Visa Details
NN3 — Foreign Organization Worker Visa (NN3)
Vietnam flagVietnam

NN3 — Foreign Organization Worker Visa (NN3)

Issued to foreigners who come to work with foreign NGOs, representative offices, branches of foreign traders, and other foreign economic or professional organizations in Vietnam.

ValidityVaries (Can register for temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
PV1 — Resident Journalist Visa (PV1)
Vietnam flagVietnam

PV1 — Resident Journalist Visa (PV1)

Issued to foreign journalists stationed long-term in Vietnam as resident correspondents, valid up to 12 months.

ValidityVaries (Can extend or register as temporary residence card)
Processing5 working days
CostFree
View Visa Details
PV2 — Temporary Journalist Visa (PV2)
Vietnam flagVietnam

PV2 — Temporary Journalist Visa (PV2)

Issued to foreign journalists and media personnel entering Vietnam for short-term reporting and media activities, valid up to 12 months.

ValidityVaries (Can extend or register as temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
Permanent Residence Card (Thẻ thường trú)
Vietnam flagVietnam

Permanent Residence Card (Thẻ thường trú)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreigners who have resided in Vietnam continuously for at least 3 years and meet criteria such as significant economic contribution, government merit, scientific expertise, or sponsorship by a Vietnamese family member.

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
TT — Temporary Residence Card — Dependent (TRC-TT)
Vietnam flagVietnam

TT — Temporary Residence Card — Dependent (TRC-TT)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence card issued to family members and dependents of eligible visa holders, valid up to 3 years, providing stable legal residence status.

ValidityUp to 3 years
Processing5 days
Cost145 USD
View Visa Details
Transit Exemption (Quá cảnh)
Vietnam flagVietnam

Transit Exemption (Quá cảnh)

Foreigners transiting through Vietnamese international airports may stay up to 24 hours in the transit area without a visa; those wishing to leave the airport require a transit visa or e-visa.

Validity1 day
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
UĐ1 — High-Quality Talent Visa (UĐ1)
Vietnam flagVietnam

UĐ1 — High-Quality Talent Visa (UĐ1)

New visa category effective July 1, 2026 for high-quality digital technology professionals and foreigners eligible for preferential treatment under Vietnamese law, valid up to 5 years.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
UĐ2 — Talent Dependent Visa (UĐ2)
Vietnam flagVietnam

UĐ2 — Talent Dependent Visa (UĐ2)

New visa category effective July 1, 2026 for the spouse and children under 18 of UĐ1 visa holders, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityUp to 3 years
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
VR — Visit Visa (VR)
Vietnam flagVietnam

VR — Visit Visa (VR)

Issued to foreigners visiting relatives in Vietnam or entering for other purposes not covered by other visa categories, valid up to 6 months.

Validity6 months
Processing5-10 working days
CostFree
View Visa Details
Visa Exemption (Miễn thị thực)
Vietnam flagVietnam

Visa Exemption (Miễn thị thực)

Visa-free entry for citizens of eligible countries for stays up to 45 days, with unilateral exemptions for select nations and bilateral agreements with others.

ValidityVaries (Single entry only. Valid until March 14, 2028.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
Visa on Arrival (Landing Visa)
Vietnam flagVietnam

Visa on Arrival (Landing Visa)

Visa stamped at airport upon arrival with pre-obtained approval letter. Available for air entry at major international airports. Single or multiple entry options.

Validity30 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost25 USD
View Visa Details
ĐT — Temporary Residence Card — Investor (TRC-ĐT)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT — Temporary Residence Card — Investor (TRC-ĐT)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence card issued to foreign investors, with validity up to 10 years for DT1 holders and 5 years for DT2 holders — the longest residence document available in Vietnam.

Validity10 years
Processing5 days
Cost155 USD
View Visa Details
ĐT1 — Investor Visa ĐT1 (Major Investor)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT1 — Investor Visa ĐT1 (Major Investor)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreign investors or representatives of organizations investing in Vietnam with capital contribution of 100 billion VND or more, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityVaries (Can register for 10-year temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
ĐT2 — Investor Visa ĐT2 (Mid-Level Investor)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT2 — Investor Visa ĐT2 (Mid-Level Investor)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreign investors with capital contribution between 50 billion and under 100 billion VND, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityVaries (Can register for 10-year temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
ĐT3 — Investor Visa ĐT3 (Small Investor)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT3 — Investor Visa ĐT3 (Small Investor)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Issued to foreign investors with capital contribution between 3 billion and under 50 billion VND, valid up to 3 years.

ValidityVaries (Can register for 10-year temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details
ĐT4 — Investor Visa ĐT4 (Micro Investor)
Vietnam flagVietnam

ĐT4 — Investor Visa ĐT4 (Micro Investor)

Issued to foreign investors with capital contribution of less than 3 billion VND, valid up to 12 months.

ValidityVaries (Can register for 10-year temporary residence card)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
View Visa Details

Ready to Start Your Journey to Vietnam?

Take our eligibility quiz to find the visa pathways that match your profile and get personalized recommendations.