Vietnam Investor Visa: Full Guide for Foreign Investors 2025

A Vietnam investor visa is designed for foreign nationals who wish to invest in companies or business projects in Vietnam. Holders of this visa are permitted to enter Vietnam to participate in business or working activities, particularly when they are investors or capital contributors in Vietnamese enterprises.

To ensure that foreign personnel working in your company receive the correct investor-visa benefits, company representatives must understand the full process and requirements for obtaining a Vietnam investor visa. This helps all involved parties clearly grasp the regulations and prepare files accurately for a smooth application.

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What Is a Vietnam Investor Visa?

The Vietnam investor visa—issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department—is specifically granted to foreign individuals entering Vietnam to invest in enterprises, organizations, or projects. It applies to:

Foreign investors and capital contributors in Vietnamese companies

Foreign members of Boards of Directors

Individuals establishing or co-founding enterprises in Vietnam

Representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam

The maximum validity of a Vietnam investor visa per issuance is 12 months.

Depending on the company’s business size and capital contribution, foreign investors may later receive a temporary residence card valid for 1 to 5 years.

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Who Is Eligible for a Vietnam Investor Visa?

Vietnam classifies investor visas into four categories (DT1–DT4) based on the amount of capital investment:

► DT1 Visa

Issued to foreign investors or representatives whose investment capital is from 100 billion VND or more, or who invest in industries/locations designated for special investment incentives.

► DT2 Visa

Issued to investors with 50–100 billion VND in invested capital, aligned with prioritized investment sectors.

► DT3 Visa

Issued to investors with 3–50 billion VND in invested capital.

► DT4 Visa

Issued to investors whose investment capital is below 3 billion VND.

Corresponding Temporary Residence Card Validity

Visa Type	Temporary Residence Card Validity
DT1	Up to 5 years
DT2	Up to 5 years
DT3	Up to 2 years
DT4	Up to 12 months

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Requirements for a Vietnam Investor Visa

Foreign investors, board members, managers, or foreign employees must meet the following conditions:

Required Conditions

Valid passport: Must be valid for at least 13 months at the time of registration.

Temporary residence registration: After entering Vietnam, investors must register temporary residence and obtain a confirmation from the local police.

Proof of investment: Documents showing capital contribution or investment in a Vietnamese company. Visa/TRC validity is based on the actual investment amount.

Clean criminal record: Must have no criminal violations in Vietnam or abroad.

Legal status of the sponsoring company: The enterprise must have full legal status under Vietnamese law.

Cases Not Eligible for a Vietnam Investor Visa

Individuals being prosecuted for criminal, civil, or economic violations

Individuals serving sentences or under legal restrictions

Lack of proof of investment or capital contribution

Sponsoring company does not meet legal status requirements

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Required Documents for a Vietnam Investor Visa

Company Legal Documents

Certified copies of the Business Registration Certificate, Investment Certificate, or Establishment Decision

Form NA16 – Registration of company seal and legal representative’s signature

Form NA2 – Electronic sponsorship application form with barcode

Investor’s Personal Documents

Valid passport

Certified copy of documents proving capital contribution or investment

Portrait photo (4×6 cm, white background, taken within 6 months)

All documents must be accurate, consistent, and prepared according to immigration requirements to avoid delays.

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Application Procedure for a Vietnam Investor Visa

Step 1: Access Vietnam’s National Public Service Portal at https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn. Create an account and submit the electronic sponsorship application.

Step 2:

Enter investor information, upload the passport photo page and personal photo (4×6).

You will receive an electronic application code.

Step 3: Use the company’s digital signature to authenticate the visa application.

Step 4: Pay the visa fee online through the portal.

Step 5: Track the application using your electronic code and wait for approval.

Step 6: Receive the visa at a Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate or at an international border checkpoint (if eligible for visa-on-arrival).

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