Vietnam•AsiaDN2 — Business Visa DN2
At a Glance
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Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Business visa for foreign professionals providing treaty-based services or establishing commercial presence in Vietnam, requiring local sponsorship.
The DN2 Business Visa enables foreign professionals to enter Vietnam for services or commercial presence under international trade agreements like WTO and CPTPP. Unlike DN1 (local employment), DN2 targets service providers and corporate representatives fulfilling treaty obligations—establishing offices or delivering contracted services on behalf of foreign entities.
Applicants require sponsorship from a recognized Vietnamese organization and a valid passport (6+ months). The visa is renewable, valid up to 12 months per term, with processing in 5–7 working days. Spouses cannot work without separate authorization. Strict documentation is required; self-application is not possible and depends on corporate sponsorship.
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals, consultants, and intra-corporate transferees establishing corporate presence or delivering specialized services in Vietnam under international trade agreements.
Conversion Paths
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Vietnam
VietnamĐT2 — Investor Visa ĐT2 (Mid-Level Investor)
VietnamĐT3 — Investor Visa ĐT3 (Small Investor)
VietnamĐT4 — Investor Visa ĐT4 (Micro Investor)
Vietnam
VietnamLD2 — Work Visa LĐ2 (Work Permit Required)
VietnamTT — Temporary Residence Card - Dependent (TRC-TT)
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be sponsored by a legally recognized enterprise or organization in Vietnam.
Purpose of entry must be to provide services, establish a commercial presence, or perform activities under international treaties to which Vietnam is a party.
Must hold a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity.
Must not be subject to entry prohibition or expulsion from Vietnam.
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
- Valid for up to 12 months with multiple-entry options for frequent business travel
- Renewable without statutory limits on total years of residence
- No job offer requirement—self-sponsored through international business relationships
- Facilitates legal entry for treaty-compliant service provision and corporate presence
- Allows intra-corporate transfers and foreign entity service providers
- Extendable for additional periods to support ongoing business activities
Worth Knowing
- Does not automatically grant work rights; separate work permit required for employment activities
- Entirely dependent on corporate sponsorship from Vietnamese entity—cannot apply independently
- Spouse has no work authorization; family members cannot engage in paid employment
- Strict documentation requirements and proof of international business relationship needed
- Must be used exclusively for stated business purpose; cannot convert to other intent categories
- No permission for remote work outside the scope of Vietnamese business activities
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
| DN2 Business Visa Application | — |
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