Vietnam · Investing
Vietnam Investor visa ĐT1
Investment needed: ₫100B+ ≈ $3.9M
Investor visa tier 1 (ĐT1)
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Key facts
Investor visa ĐT1 is an investing route for Vietnam. Applicants need an investment of ₫100B+ ≈ $3.9M. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Money needed
- ₫100B+ ≈ $3.9M
- Government fees
- $25 · +8 more
- Processing
- 5 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 9 government fees listed below; investment ₫100B+ ≈ $3.9M; decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$25 · +8 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.
- $145Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 1 year up to 2 years.
- $155Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years.
- $145Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years.
- $155Temporary residence card fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years.
- $165Temporary residence card fee, validity over 5 years up to 10 years.
Invested and held₫100B+ ≈ $3.9M
- VND 100,000,000,000 (≈ $3,860,000)Capital contribution of VND 100 billion (≈ $3,860,000) or more; the alternative is investment in an incentive sector, trade or area designated by the Government.
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.
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is a foreign investor in Vietnam or a representative of a foreign investing organisation.
What you must show2
- Capital contribution is VND 100 billion (≈ $3,860,000) or more.
- Alternatively the investment is in an investment-incentive sector, trade or area designated by the Government.
After you arrive2
- The visa is valid up to 5 years.
- A temporary residence card of up to 10 years is available.
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
Visa for foreign investors and representatives of foreign investing organisations: capital contribution of VND 100 billion (≈ $3,860,000) or more, or investment in an investment-incentive sector, trade or area designated by the Government. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- An investment of at least VND 100,000,000,000 (≈ $3,860,000) · Capital contribution of VND 100 billion (≈ $3,860,000) or more; the alternative is investment in an incentive sector, trade or area designated by the Government. 1
- 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
- A fee of $145 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 1 year up to 2 years. 2
- A fee of $155 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years. 2
- A fee of $145 · Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years. 3
- A fee of $155 · Temporary residence card fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years. 3
- A fee of $165 · Temporary residence card fee, validity over 5 years up to 10 years. 3
Requirements
- The applicant is a foreign investor in Vietnam or a representative of a foreign investing organisation. 1
- Capital contribution is VND 100 billion (≈ $3,860,000) or more. 1
- Alternatively the investment is in an investment-incentive sector, trade or area designated by the Government. 1
- The visa is valid up to 5 years. 1
- A temporary residence card of up to 10 years is available. 1
Stay
- Visa up to 5 years; temporary residence card up to 10 years.
- Visa validity: 60 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
No nationality restriction in the visa class.
Work
Investment and business activity in Vietnam; employment needs a work permit or exemption under labour law.
Family
Spouse and children under 18 can get a TT visa. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Vietnam.
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
- Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam, consolidated text with Decree 70/2023 amendments · Government of Vietnam, Ministry of Labour consolidated text (chinhphu.vn) · checked 2026-10-12
Investor visa ĐT1 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor visa ĐT1 | Needs an investment of ₫100B+ ≈ $3.9M | – | – |
| Investor visa ĐT2 | Needs an investment of ₫50B+ ≈ $1.9M | – | – |
| Investor visa ĐT3 | Needs an investment of ₫3B+ ≈ $116k | – | – |
| Investor visa ĐT4 | – | – | – |
| LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Investor visa ĐT1?
An investment of at least VND 100,000,000,000 (≈ $3,860,000). Capital contribution of VND 100 billion (≈ $3,860,000) or more; the alternative is investment in an incentive sector, trade or area designated by the Government. 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.
How long can I stay on the Investor visa ĐT1?
Visa up to 5 years; temporary residence card up to 10 years.
How long does the Investor visa ĐT1 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 Investor visa ĐT1?
Investment and business activity in Vietnam; employment needs a work permit or exemption under labour law.
Can I bring my family on the Investor visa ĐT1?
Spouse and children under 18 can get a TT visa.
How are Investor visa ĐT1 holders taxed in Vietnam?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Investor visa ĐT1. 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 4 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
- Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam, consolidated text with Decree 70/2023 amendments · Government of Vietnam, Ministry of Labour consolidated text (chinhphu.vn) · checked 2026-10-12
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