The Vietnam 5-Year Visa Exemption is a convenient solution for overseas Vietnamese (Việt Kiều) and their family members. It lets you enter, stay, and travel to/from Vietnam multiple times without having to apply for a visa each trip during the 5-year validity.
The 5-Year Vietnam Visa (also called the 5-Year Visa Exemption Certificate) is issued by the Government of Vietnam to:
Overseas Vietnamese (Việt Kiều); and
Their immediate family (spouse and children of a Việt Kiều or of a Vietnamese citizen).
Holders may enter Vietnam multiple times for up to 5 years without reapplying for a visa each time. This policy facilitates home visits, tourism, work, and investment.
Tân Văn Lang helps foreigners obtain a Vietnam 5-year visa with quick and hassle-free procedures.
Key Benefits
Stay up to 180 days per entry. If you need longer, you can extend your temporary stay by up to 6 months without leaving Vietnam.
Valid up to 5 years. No frequent renewals or repeated paperwork.
Use for many purposes: tourism, family visits, business, or work-related activities (no separate visa needed for each purpose).
Lower total cost versus applying for multiple short visas.
Ideal for reunion and long-term plans in Vietnam for overseas Vietnamese and their families.
Who Qualifies?
You may apply for the 5-Year Visa Exemption if you:
Hold a passport/travel document valid for at least 1 year;
Are overseas Vietnamese (Việt Kiều), or the spouse/child of a Việt Kiều or of a Vietnamese citizen;
Can prove eligibility under Decree 82/2015/NĐ-CP; and
Are not subject to entry bans or exit suspension under Law No. 47/2014/QH13 [1] (e.g., ongoing criminal/civil cases, serving a court decision/administrative penalty, unpaid taxes, or national defense/security reasons).
Enjoy long-term stays in Vietnam with our trusted 5-year visa application service.
Required Documents
For Overseas Vietnamese (Việt Kiều)
Form NA9 – Application for 5-year visa exemption;
Two photos (4×6 cm, white background; one attached to the form, one loose);
Passport/travel document valid ≥ 1 year;
Proof of former or current Vietnamese nationality (certified copy or present original for comparison), e.g.:
Birth certificate;
Decision on renunciation of Vietnamese nationality or proof of loss of nationality;
Other documents showing Vietnamese nationality or proving prior Vietnamese nationality.
For Foreign Family Members (of a Việt Kiều or Vietnamese citizen)
Form NA9 – Application for 5-year visa exemption;
Two photos (4×6 cm, white background);
Passport/travel document valid ≥ 1 year;
Proof of family relationship (certified copy or original for comparison):
Marriage certificate (for spouse),
Birth certificate (for child), etc.
Country-specific notes available on request (China, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, Japan, etc.)
Where to Apply & How It Works
► Step 1 – Prepare Your Dossier
Gather the documents listed above according to your situation (Việt Kiều or family member). A complete and accurate file significantly speeds up approval.
► Step 2 – Submit Your Application
Apply either abroad or in Vietnam:
Vietnamese Diplomatic Mission/Consulate overseas: Check the official website of the Vietnam mission in your country for address and opening hours.
Vietnam Immigration Department (in Vietnam)
Hanoi: 44-46 Trần Phú, Ba Đình, Hanoi.
Da Nang: 7 Trần Quý Cáp, Da Nang.
Ho Chi Minh City: 333-337 Nguyễn Trãi, Nguyễn Cư Trinh Ward, District 1, HCMC.
At submission: Officers verify your documents.
If complete, you’ll pay the fee and receive a receipt.
If incomplete, you’ll be told what to add/correct.
Office hours: Monday to Saturday morning (closed on public holidays).
► Step 3 – Receive Your Result
Bring your receipt and ID to collect the certificate (or use postal return where offered).
Results are generally issued Monday-Friday (excluding holidays).
If you’d like help, leave your contact details – Tân Văn Lang will support you promptly.
Tân Văn Lang provides reliable assistance for foreigners applying for a 5-year Vietnam visa.
Official Fee
Per Circular 264/2016/TT-BTC (Ministry of Finance) [2] , the fee for issuing a 5-Year Visa Exemption is USD 10.
Notes: Fees may change over time; paid once per issuance and non-refundable, even if refused.
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Tân Văn Lang has over 20 years of experience assisting overseas Vietnamese and their families with the 5-Year Visa Exemption—fast, compliant, and cost-effective.
