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Vietnam Student visa DH
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Key facts
Student visa DH is a student route for Vietnam. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $25 · +5 more
- Processing
- 5 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 6 government fees listed below; decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$25 · +5 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.
- $145Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years.
- $155Temporary residence card fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years.
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 place at a school or university in Vietnam
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant enters for study or an internship.
What you must show and pay6
- 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.
- A fee of $145 · Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years.
- A fee of $155 · Temporary residence card fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years.
Documents1
- An acceptance or internship basis from an educational institution in Vietnam is required.
After you arrive2
- The visa is valid up to 1 year.
- A temporary residence card of up to 5 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 students and interns studying or interning at Vietnamese educational institutions. 1 2 3
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
- 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
Requirements
- The applicant enters for study or an internship. 1
- An acceptance or internship basis from an educational institution in Vietnam is required. 1
- The visa is valid up to 1 year. 1
- A temporary residence card of up to 5 years is available. 1
Stay
- DH visa up to 1 year; temporary residence card up to 5 years.
- Visa validity: 12 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 list; general entry rules apply.
Work
Study or internship only.
Family
Eligible relatives may apply separately under TT where statutory conditions are met.
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
Student visa DH and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa DH | – | – | Limited |
| Study visa (ED) Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | No |
| Student visa Japan | – | 4.3 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Student visa · Non-formal Indonesia | – | 4 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student visa DH?
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 Student visa DH?
DH visa up to 1 year; temporary residence card up to 5 years.
How long does the Student visa DH 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 Student visa DH?
Limited. Study or internship only.
Can I bring my family on the Student visa DH?
Eligible relatives may apply separately under TT where statutory conditions are met.
How are Student visa DH holders taxed in Vietnam?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student visa DH. 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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