Foreign citizens travelling to Vietnam with the purpose of business or work are eligible for a business visa. Depending on the circumstances a business visa can be issued for up to 6 months.
In order to apply for a business visa a foreign citizen requires an invitation from a Vietnamese company or a sponsorship letter.
| Business Visa | Temporary Residency | |
|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Travel and business purposes Short term working | Long term working |
| Eligibility | All foreigners invited/sponsored by a Vietnamese company All foreigners sponsored by a foreign entity | Foreigners holding a work permit Founders of limited liability company or joint-stock company (JSC) Management board members of JSC |
| Length of stay | 1 month, 3 or 6 months | 1 to 3 years |
| Required documents | Application and passport photo Passport copy Invitation/sponsorship letter Approval letter | Application and passport photo Passport Sponsorship letter Work permit Proof of address |