🇻🇳Visa options for Vietnam
Vietnam offers 32 visa types across 6 categories — from skilled-worker and study visas to family, investment, digital-nomad, and permanent-residency pathways. 8 lead to PR; 20 don't require a job offer. Here's every Vietnam visa tracked by VisaMatch.
32visa types
6categories
8PR pathways
20no job needed
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Visa categories in Vietnam
All Vietnam visa types
Work (11)
Foreign Business Representative Office Head Visa (NN2)
Visa for heads of representative offices or branches of foreign traders, and representative offices of foreign economic, cultural, or professional organisations in Vietnam.
Government Liaison Visa LV1 (Central/Provincial Bodies)
Visa for foreign nationals officially assigned to work with Vietnamese central or provincial government bodies — ministries, National Assembly, Government agencies, and provincial…
Government Liaison Visa LV2 (Socio-Political Organisations)
Visa for foreign nationals working with Vietnamese socio-political organisations — Vietnam Fatherland Front, VCCI, trade unions, professional associations, and other state-recogni…
International Org / NGO Head Visa (NN1)
Visa and TRC for heads and chief representatives of international organisations and foreign NGO representative offices or projects in Vietnam.
Investor Visa DT1 (≥ VND 100 billion / Priority Sectors)
Highest-tier investor visa for foreign capital contributors of VND 100 billion or more (~USD 3.9M+), or investors in government-designated incentivised sectors regardless of inves…
Investor Visa DT2 (VND 50–100 billion / Encouraged Sectors)
Mid-tier investor visa for foreign capital contributors of VND 50–99.9 billion (~USD 1.95–3.9M), or investors in government-encouraged industries.
Investor Visa DT3 (VND 3–50 billion)
Entry-level investor visa for foreign capital contributors of VND 3–49.9 billion (~USD 117,000–1.95M).
Investor Visa DT4 (< VND 3 billion)
Small-scale investor visa for foreign capital contributors below VND 3 billion (~USD 117,000).
NGO / Representative Office Staff Visa (NN3)
Visa for non-executive employees and staff of foreign NGOs, representative offices of foreign traders, and representative offices of foreign economic, cultural, and professional o…
Work Visa LD1 (Work Permit Exempt)
Work visa for foreign nationals who qualify for a Work Permit Exemption Certificate under Decree 219/2025.
Work Visa LD2 (Standard Work Permit)
Work visa for foreign nationals who have obtained a standard Vietnamese Work Permit (Giấy phép lao động).
Visitor & Transit (7)
Business Visa DN1 (Vietnamese Enterprise Sponsor) Visitor
Business visa for foreigners working with Vietnamese enterprises.
Business Visa DN2 (Treaty-Based Service Provider) Visitor
Business visa for foreigners providing services, establishing commercial presence, or undertaking activities under international treaties (e.g.
Electronic Visa (E-Visa) Visitor
Online tourist and business entry visa valid for all nationalities.
Meeting & Conference Visa (HN) Visitor
Short-stay visa for foreigners attending officially sanctioned conferences, seminars, or meetings hosted by accredited Vietnamese organisations or government bodies.
Phu Quoc Island Visa Exemption Visitor
All nationalities may visit Phu Quoc Island for up to 30 days without a visa when entering directly by air or sea.
Transit Visa (SQ) Visitor
For passengers transiting through Vietnam whose stopover exceeds 24 hours or who must exit the sterile transit area.
Visa on Arrival (VOA) Visitor
Visa obtained at major international airports via pre-approved approval letter.
Special Status (6)
APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Special
Pre-clearance travel card for bona fide business persons from 19 fully participating APEC economies.
Foreign Lawyer Visa / TRC (LS) Special
Visa and Temporary Residence Card for foreign lawyers who have received a Vietnamese practicing certificate from the Vietnamese Bar Federation.
Journalist Visa PV1 (Resident Correspondent) Special
Long-term visa and TRC for foreign journalists based permanently in Vietnam as resident correspondents.
Journalist Visa PV2 (Short-Term Assignment) Special
Short-term visa for foreign journalists entering Vietnam for specific reporting assignments.
Overseas Vietnamese Visa Exemption Certificate (5-Year) Special
5-year multi-entry visa exemption certificate for Overseas Vietnamese (Viet Kieu) — persons of Vietnamese origin holding foreign nationality — and their foreign spouses and minor…
Special Visa Exemption Card (SVEC) — Talent Special
5-year multi-entry visa exemption card for globally recognised scientists, STEM researchers (doctoral degree, OECD nationals), senior executives of major enterprises, recognised a…
Permanent Residence (5)
Permanent Residence Card (PRC) Permanent
Permanent residence card for foreigners meeting one of four narrow eligibility categories: (1) state award/medal recipients; (2) scientists/experts with ministerial recommendation…
Temporary Residence Card — Family / Spouse of Vietnamese Citizen (TT) Permanent
Long-stay residence card for parents, spouses, and children of Vietnamese citizens and TRC holders.
Temporary Residence Card — Investor (ĐT1 / ĐT2 / ĐT3) Permanent
Long-stay residence card for foreign investors holding DT1–DT3 investor visas.
Temporary Residence Card — Student (DH) Permanent
Long-stay residence card for foreign students enrolled in multi-year programmes at accredited Vietnamese institutions.
Temporary Residence Card — Worker (LĐ1 / LĐ2) Permanent
Long-stay residence card for foreign workers holding a valid Work Permit (LĐ2) or Work Permit Exemption Certificate (LĐ1).
Family (2)
Family / Spouse Visa TT (Vietnamese Citizen Sponsor)
Residence visa for parents, spouses, and children of Vietnamese citizens and of Temporary Residence Card holders.
Family Visit Visa VR (Extended Family / Other Purposes)
Short-stay visa for foreigners visiting extended family members in Vietnam, or entering for purposes not fully covered by other visa categories.
Study & Training (1)
Student & Intern Visa (DH) Study
Entry visa for foreign nationals enrolled in accredited Vietnamese educational institutions, or undertaking internships at state-approved facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions about moving to Vietnam
How many visa types does Vietnam offer?
Vietnam offers 32 visa types across 6 categories — covering work, study, family, investment, and permanent-residency pathways.
Can I move to Vietnam without a job offer?
Yes — 20 of Vietnam's 32 visa types don't require a pre-arranged job offer. These include points-based skilled visas, investor and entrepreneur visas, digital-nomad and remote-worker visas, study visas, and family-sponsored pathways.
Does Vietnam offer a pathway to permanent residency?
Yes. 8 of Vietnam's visa types lead — directly or indirectly — to permanent residency. PR typically requires meeting time-in-country, income, language, and eligibility thresholds specific to each visa.
Which Vietnam visa is right for me?
It depends on your goal. Employment-based visas suit skilled workers with qualifications and experience; family visas fit those with a spouse or close relative in Vietnam; investor and golden visas target entrepreneurs with capital; study visas cover education; digital-nomad and retirement visas suit remote workers and retirees. VisaMatch checks your profile against every Vietnam visa in seconds.
How do I check my eligibility for Vietnam?
Use VisaMatch's free eligibility checker. Enter your nationality, age, occupation, income, and education, then select Vietnam. You'll see every Vietnam visa you qualify for, with links to the official government source for each.
Vietnam in depth
Air qualityUnhealthy for Sensitive GroupsAQI 60
ClimateVaries — tropical south to subtropical northHot and humid year-round in the south; four distinct seasons in the north.
Infrastructure5.8/10Rapidly improving, especially in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
Cost of living30Index, NYC = 100
SafetySafeLow violent crime, generally very safe.
Internet60 MbpsGood
Political stabilityStableStable one-party state with strong economic growth.
Inflation3.5%Purchasing power index 60
Immigrant friendliness3.0/5Work permits require employer sponsorship and can be bureaucratic despite the fast-growing economy.
Income tax35%Top marginal rate for tax residents on annual taxable income above VND 1,200 million (monthly income above VND 100 million)
Median salaryVND 108,000,000/yr
Best-performing job sectors
Manufacturing (electronics) — +7% YoY, major beneficiary of supply-chain diversification from China
Tech — +6% YoY, growing Hanoi/HCMC scene
Tourism — +5% YoY
Curated research pass, sourced per field (tax, salary, healthcare and legal figures cite an official or named source) — not live data. Refreshed periodically, not real-time.
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