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Vietnam Business visa DN1/DN2
Business visas DN1 and DN2
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Key facts
Business visa DN1/DN2 is a work route for Vietnam. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $25 · +3 more
- Processing
- 5 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fees $305 in total (4 fees); decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$25 · +3 more
- $25Single-entry visa fee.
- $50Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days.
- $95Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days.
- $135Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
RenewalRenewable
When a visa or temporary residence card expires a new one can be issued, and your inviting sponsor can request an extension of temporary stay from the immigration authority.
Processing5 working days
Immigration decides visa, stay-extension and temporary residence card applications within 5 working days of receiving a complete file.
Office of the National Assembly, VietnamMinistry of Public Security, Vietnam
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Your inviting employer, organisation or individual files for you with the immigration authority; you collect the visa at a Vietnamese embassy abroad or at an international border gate, and if already in Vietnam a sponsor can request a new visa in-country.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Vietnam
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- DN1 covers working with an enterprise or other organisation with legal personality under Vietnamese law.
- DN2 covers offering services, establishing a commercial presence or other activities under treaties to which Vietnam is a party.
What you must show and pay4
- A fee of $25 · Single-entry visa fee.
- A fee of $50 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days.
- A fee of $95 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days.
- A fee of $135 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
After you arrive2
- The visa is valid up to 1 year.
- The law provides no temporary residence card for DN1 or DN2.
What happens at day 183
How Vietnam decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a calendar year or 12 consecutive months from first day of presenceResident individual for personal income tax
- Foreign-source income
Vietnam tax residents (183 days or more in a calendar year or in 12 consecutive months from first arrival, or with a regular residence) are taxed on income inside and outside Vietnam; resident employment income is taxed on a 5% to 35% progressive scale from the 2026 tax period.
All tax rules for Vietnam Tax records checked
Full official text
DN1 visa for foreigners working with enterprises and other organisations that have legal personality in Vietnam; DN2 visa for foreigners offering services, setting up a commercial presence or carrying out other activities under international treaties. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $25 · Single-entry visa fee. 2
- A fee of $50 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days. 2
- A fee of $95 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days. 2
- A fee of $135 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year. 2
Requirements
- DN1 covers working with an enterprise or other organisation with legal personality under Vietnamese law. 1
- DN2 covers offering services, establishing a commercial presence or other activities under treaties to which Vietnam is a party. 1
- The visa is valid up to 1 year. 1
- The law provides no temporary residence card for DN1 or DN2. 1
Stay
- DN1 and DN2 visas are valid for up to 1 year.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
Nationality
No nationality list; general entry rules apply.
Work
Only the business purpose stated for the visa class.
Family
No TT dependant visa is listed for DN1 or DN2 holders.
Official sources
- Consolidated Law No. 62/VBHN-VPQH on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam (March 2026) · Office of the National Assembly, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-24
- Procedure: issuing visas to foreigners in Vietnam, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing temporary residence cards to foreigners, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
Business visa DN1/DN2 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business visa DN1/DN2 | – | – | Limited |
| UĐ1 digital talent visa | – | – | – |
| Foreign lawyer visa (LS) | – | – | Yes |
| Rep office staff NN1–NN3 | – | – | – |
| Work visa LD1/LD2 | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Business visa DN1/DN2?
A fee of $25. Single-entry visa fee. A fee of $50. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days. A fee of $95. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days. A fee of $135. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
How long can I stay on the Business visa DN1/DN2?
DN1 and DN2 visas are valid for up to 1 year.
How long does the Business visa DN1/DN2 take to process?
Immigration decides visa, stay-extension and temporary residence card applications within 5 working days of receiving a complete file.
Can I work on the Business visa DN1/DN2?
Limited. Only the business purpose stated for the visa class.
Can I bring my family on the Business visa DN1/DN2?
No TT dependant visa is listed for DN1 or DN2 holders.
How are Business visa DN1/DN2 holders taxed in Vietnam?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Business visa DN1/DN2. The standard rules apply: Vietnam tax residents (183 days or more in a calendar year or in 12 consecutive months from first arrival, or with a regular residence) are taxed on income inside and outside Vietnam; resident employment income is taxed on a 5% to 35% progressive scale from the 2026 tax period.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Consolidated Law No. 62/VBHN-VPQH on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam (March 2026) · Office of the National Assembly, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing visas to foreigners in Vietnam, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing temporary residence cards to foreigners, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
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