VIETNAM BUSINESS VISA (DN) - FULL GUIDE 2025

A Vietnam business visa (categorized under DN) is issued to citizens of countries that require a visa to enter Vietnam to work with a Vietnamese company and conduct commercial, trading, and business activities.

02 legitimate ways to get a business visa

In terms of the approach to getting a business visa, you can select one of two official and legitimate ways:

1) Get a Vietnam e-Visa

2) Apply for a business Vietnam visa through the Vietnam Embassy

What documents are required for a Vietnam business visa?

For Vietnam Evisa

You will need to prepare:

• Passport photo page (scan/photo)
  

• Portrait photo (passport-sized, white background)
  

• Sponsor company details

• Other personal details as requested in the online form

For business Vietnam visa sticker

To apply for a business visa at the Vietnam Embassy, a sponsor company in Vietnam must first apply for your Vietnam visa letter (also known as visa approval letter) through the Vietnam Immigration Department.

You will need to prepare the following documents:

• The passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from your intended arrival date
  

• At least 2 empty pages in your passport for visa sticker and immigration stamp
  

• Business license: Notarized Business Registration Certificate of the sponsor company in Vietnam
  

• Introduction letter: Written and signed by the sponsor, introducing the applicant and requesting a business visa
  

• NA2 form: A formal letter of invitation approved by the Vietnam Immigration Department (arranged by the sponsor)
  

• NA16 form: Letter of introduction of the seal and the authorized signature of the sponsor company
  

How to apply for a Vietnam business visa?

Depending on the way you choose to apply for a business, you will follow different steps. We will guide you in the details for each of the applying methods as below:

Get a business Vietnam evisa

This is the simplest and fastest method for eligible travelers:

1. Apply online via https://evisa.gov.vn/, the official Vietnam eVisa website

2. Select "Business" as your purpose of visit, and fill in all the required information about the agency/organization or individual that you will contact when entering Vietnam in section No.1.

3. Upload your passport and photo, complete the form

4. Pay the government fee online

5. Receive your eVisa by email within 3–5 working days

If you just stay in Vietnam for a short time or don't have much time left before your travel date, we recommend applying for a Vietnam e-visa.

In case you find the process complicated or need to get your visa urgently, feel free to let us know. We can help you get it in 1 – 2 working days or even in a few hours.

Website: Vietnamvisavoa.com

Hotline: +84969255515 (Wechat/Viber/Whatsapp)

Email: support@vietnamvisavoa.com

To quickly get an express Vietnam business e-visa, you can either directly submit a simple visa application on our website: https://vietnamvisavoa.com/apply/e-visa

Otherwise, you can send your request to our email: support@vietnamvisavoa.com

Depending upon your specific situation, whether you have submitted your Vietnam e-visa request or not, and how soon your flight is, our visa consultant will give you the best recommendation.

Apply for a business visa at the Embassy

The application process for a Vietnam business embassy visa will be as follows:

Step 1: Get the Vietnam visa code through a Vietnam visa agency

Your sponsor company in Vietnam will apply for your Vietnam visa code (also known as Vietnam business visa invitation letter, business visa approval letter, or Vietnam entry permit) with the Vietnam Immigration Department. Required documents include:

• Photo of a foreigner’s passport

• Certified copy of the Business registration of the sponsor company

• Form NA2

• Form NA16

• other documents as required.

This process will take around 5-7 working days since receipt of the full required documents by the Immigration.

If the application is approved, the Immigration Department of Vietnam will issue the visa code to your sponsor

Note:

• A visa code is not a visa; it is merely an authorization that allows you to visit the Vietnamese Embassy and obtain the actual visa.

• You cannot apply for a visa code on your own without a sponsoring company or organization in Vietnam.

Step 2: Approach the Vietnam Embassy with a Vietnam visa letter to get visa sticker

After receiving confirmation that your visa code has been sent to the Embassy, you will:

• Visit the Embassy or Consulate with:
  

• Your passport
  

• A copy of the visa approval letter
  

• Visa application form
  

• Passport-sized photos

• The visa fee
  

The Embassy will verify the approval and stamp the visa (visa sticker) in your passport.

Tip: After your visa code is issued, it may take a few days for the document to reach the Embassy. We recommend that you wait 2-3 working days before visiting the Embassy to avoid unnecessary waiting.

Step 3: Travel to Vietnam

With the business visa in hand, you can enter Vietnam for your intended business activities.

How long does it take to get a Vietnam business visa?

► Vietnam Embassy: The Vietnam Embassy will handle business visas with a processing time from 5-7 working days, depending on the specific Embassy where you apply.

► Vietnam evisa: Normally, it takes 3-5 working days as the standard processing time.

However, your visa can be quickly processed with the Vietnam e-Visa express service (1 working hour- 2 working days).

How much does a Vietnam business visa cost?

• For Vietnam business evisa

If you apply directly on the official government e-visa website, the official fees are as below:

Single entry: $25 US/ person

Multiple entry: $50 US/ person

Note: Official fee is NON-refundable under any circumstances.

If you apply through us, Vietnamvisavoa.com, you will pay an additional cost for our services.

We will handle the processing of your Vietnam business eVisa application and provide you with helpful guidance to ensure a seamless trip to Vietnam. The visa fee may vary depending on your nationality when you apply for a Vietnam evisa with us. You can refer to our Vietnam evisa fee HERE.

• For a Vietnam business visa at the Embassy

The visa fee may be different depending on the Embassy or Consulate where you apply.

What business visa lets you do

Holding a business visa, you are allowed to enter Vietnam for:

•Take part in conferences and meetings for business purposes

• Setting up an industrial/business venture

• Performing sale/purchase/trade activities

• Attending technical/business meetings

• Recruiting manpower

• Participating in exhibitions, business/trade fairs

However, it does not authorize employment or receiving a salary from a Vietnamese company. For that, you would need a work permit and a working visa.

Different types of business visas

When you are traveling to Vietnam for business purposes, there are some visa options to choose from based on your duration and the number of entries.

By duration:

• 1-month visa

• 3-month visa

By entry:

• Single entry

• Multiple entry

Single entry is allowed to enter Vietnam only once while your visa is still valid. A multiple-entry visa will let you travel to Vietnam at a time as many times as you wish while valid.

Vietnam Business eVisa vs. Embassy Business Visa

Criteria	Vietnam Business eVisa	Embassy-Issued Vietnam Business Visa
Application method	100% online via evisa.gov.vn	Through sponsor → Vietnam Immigration → Embassy appointment
Processing time	3–5 working days (can be faster with urgent service)	5–10 working days (depends on Immigration & Embassy)
Sponsor required	Yes ( sponsor details)	Required (a company in Vietnam must apply for a visa code)
Where to get a visa?	Receive via email	A visa sticker is placed directly in your passport at the Embassy
Purpose of entry shown on visa?	No – Only the entry stamp is visible on the passport	Yes – "Business(DN)" clearly stated on visa sticker
Can it be extended in Vietnam?	No – Not extendable	Yes – Extension possible through your sponsor
Best for	Short-term visits, urgent cases, and simple cases	Longer stays, multiple entries, and official business sponsorship, need a visa extension

Further reading that you might be interested: Vietnam working visa

Vietnam work visa is granted for foreigners who tend to work in Vietnam. To issue work visa, a work permit is required and sponsored by a company you are employed. LD visa is usually issued with single or multiple entry and its validity is up to 1 year. A temporary residence card is also granted to replace LD visa to allow to stay up 3 years.

VietnamvisaVOA also offers the Airport Fast Track service to help business travelers save time and enjoy a hassle-free arrival experience. With this service, you do not have to stand in line at Vietnam airport to wait your visa. Our staff will complete it for you within 5-10 minutes. Feel free to contact us via:

Website: https://vietnamvisavoa.com/

Hotline: +84.969.255.515 (Whatsapp/Viber/Wechat)

Email: support@vietnamvisavoa.com