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Available to citizens of 80+ countries online at evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn; a single stay per entry is capped at 90 days. Does not authorize employment - work visa required for working expats.
Employer-sponsored; requires a work permit issued by the Ministry of Labour before applying. Applicant must have at least 3 years of relevant experience or a university degree matching the role.
Issued to foreign workers, investors, and their dependants; replaces the need for repeated visa renewals. Duration matches the work permit or investor license period; includes the right to work.
For foreign investors registering a company or holding a qualifying stake in a Vietnamese enterprise under the Investment Law. Duration tied to the investment certificate; renewable as long as the investment is active.
Vietnam introduced the 5-year e-visa in 2023, replacing the previous 3-month maximum, and now also offers a 10-year multiple-entry e-visa for many nationalities. Long-term work visas and temporary residence cards (TRC) are issued for working expats. The process is increasingly digital and Vietnam has become one of the easiest Southeast Asian countries to obtain an e-visa for.
Foreign workers need a Work Permit (Giay Phep Lao Dong) issued by the Department of Labour. The employer must apply and demonstrate that no qualified Vietnamese national is available. Certain positions (managers, directors) are exempt from work permits. Work permits are valid for 2 years and renewable. A criminal background check and health certificate are required.
Spouses and children of work permit holders can obtain dependent visas (DL type) for stays corresponding to the work permit period. The process requires marriage/birth certificates translated and notarized. Dependent spouses may not work without their own work permit.
Vietnam taxes residents on worldwide income at rates from 5% to 35%. Non-residents pay a flat 20% on Vietnam-sourced income. Tax residency is triggered by 183+ days in Vietnam or a permanent abode. Personal deductions include a resident allowance (VND 11M/month) and dependent deductions. Vietnam has tax treaties with approximately 80 countries.
Vietnam's public healthcare is affordable but quality varies widely. Major expat hubs like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have international-standard hospitals (Vinmec, FV Hospital, Raffles Medical). Private international health insurance is strongly recommended. Employer-provided insurance is common for corporate expats.
Foreigners with a valid visa (3+ months) can open accounts at banks like Vietcombank, Techcombank, HSBC Vietnam, and Standard Chartered Vietnam. A passport and valid visa are the minimum requirements. Online banking and the Napas payment network are well-developed. USD accounts are available but regulated.
Vietnam does not have a traditional golden visa or investment residency program. Foreign investors establishing companies (100% foreign-owned LLC permitted in most sectors) may obtain long-term TRCs (3-5 years). A minimum charter capital of USD 10,000+ is common though sector-dependent. Permanent residency is available but rarely granted.