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DN1 — Business Visa DN1

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At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days

Estimated Cost

USD $305

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Employer-sponsored business visa for professionals working with Vietnamese organizations; requires separate work permit for paid employment.

The Vietnam DN1 Business Visa is issued to foreign professionals sponsored by a legally registered Vietnamese enterprise for work on specific business activities such as technical training, project implementation, or corporate collaboration. Unlike tourist visas, the DN1 provides a structured legal pathway for work in Vietnam tied to a specific employer sponsor.

Stays are up to 12 months per grant and renewable. Processing takes approximately 5 working days from a complete application. Visa fees range from USD 25 (single-entry) to USD 135 (multiple-entry, one year). The visa requires employer sponsorship and does not permit independent work; holders must obtain a separate work permit. Spouses cannot work on this visa.

This visa is ideal for international business professionals and corporate staff deployed to Vietnam for project-based roles requiring direct employment with a local entity.

Cost Breakdown

Single-entry visaUSD $25

Multiple-entry visa up to 90 daysUSD $50

Multiple-entry visa up to 180 daysUSD $95

Multiple-entry visa up to 1 yearUSD $135

TotalUSD $305

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

ValidityUp to 3 years

Processing5 days

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be sponsored by a legally registered Vietnamese enterprise or organization.

Applicant must have a valid passport (6+ months).

Must be entering for legitimate business activities (meetings, contracts, market research).

Must not be prohibited from entry.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photos

Invitation letter (sponsor)

Service contract (sponsor)

Company documentation (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fast processing at 5 working days from receipt of complete application
Extended stay up to 12 months with single or multiple-entry options
Affordable fee structure starting at USD 25 for single entry
Can be renewed and extended for continued business engagement
Allows legitimate work activities with legally registered Vietnamese enterprises

Worth Knowing

Employer sponsorship required; applicant cannot self-petition
Separate work permit still required for paid employment in Vietnam
Spouse cannot work or obtain dependent authorization
Fee structure scales up to USD 135 for 1-year multiple-entry visas
No pathway to permanent residence; temporary status only

Application Process

Get invitation from Vietnamese counterpart

Partner or client in Vietnam issues invitation

Prepare business documentation

Proof of business relationship and services

Apply at embassy/consulate

Submit DN2 visa application with invitation

Provide supporting documents

Company registration, service contracts, etc.

Await processing

5-7 working days

Receive visa

Visa stamped in passport

Application Forms

NA5 - Visa Application Form (Issuance or Extension of Temporary Residence)

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