Vietnam business visa
A supplier meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, a factory walk-through outside Hanoi, a few days at a trade fair — most Indian business trips to Vietnam run on the e-visa. You apply through Vietnam's National Electronic Visa system at evisa.gov.vn, where business is one of the accepted purposes. It covers up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and reaches you as a PDF by email. One line worth being clear about: it does not permit paid employment in Vietnam.
Longer or sponsor-backed engagements sit on a different track. For those, Vietnam issues the DN1 and DN2 business visas, valid for up to 12 months. Here a legally registered Vietnamese host company must first secure a visa approval letter from the Immigration Department; you then collect the visa at a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, or at the port of entry. Processing is short either way, but the sponsored route moves only as fast as your host's paperwork.
Who this visa is for
- ✓Indian nationals attending business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions or supplier and partner discussions in Vietnam
- ✓Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with blank pages
- ✓E-visa: suited to short commercial visits of up to 90 days with no paid work in Vietnam
- ✓DN1/DN2: suited to applicants with a legally registered Vietnamese company sponsoring the visit, typically for a longer stay
- ✓Not for taking up employment or paid assignments in Vietnam, which require a work permit rather than a business visa
Visa options for Vietnam
E-visa (business purpose)
Applied online at evisa.gov.vn; valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry; covers business meetings and short commercial visits. Government fee USD 25 (single) / USD 50 (multiple).
DN1 business visa
For foreigners engaging with an enterprise or organisation that has legal entity status in Vietnam. Sponsor-backed, valid up to 12 months, issued against an approval letter from the Immigration Department.
DN2 business visa
For foreigners entering to offer services, establish a commercial presence or act under an international treaty Vietnam has joined. Sponsor-backed, valid up to 12 months.
Documents typically required
- ✓Indian passport valid at least 6 months from the date of entry, with blank pages
- ✓Scanned copy of the passport bio-data page (.jpg)
- ✓Recent portrait photo, 4x6 cm, white background, no glasses (.jpg)
- ✓Travel details: intended entry and exit dates and the port of entry/exit
- ✓A temporary residential address in Vietnam (hotel or host)
- ✓International credit or debit card to pay the online visa fee
- ✓For DN1/DN2: visa approval letter obtained by the Vietnamese sponsoring company from the Immigration Department (via the NA2 invitation/guarantee form), and a certified copy of the sponsor's business registration certificate
Your exact checklist depends on your profile — we confirm it during your case analysis. Every visa decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
Your e-visa arrives as a PDF by email — print it and carry it, since it is checked against your passport at the port of entry. It is accepted at 83 international checkpoints (17 airports, 27 land border gates and 39 seaports). The government e-visa fee (USD 25 single entry / USD 50 multiple entry) is non-refundable, even if the application is declined.
Frequently asked questions
Do you guarantee the visa?
No. That decision rests entirely with the Vietnam Immigration Department, and for sponsored visas with the embassy or consulate. What we control is the quality of your case: a frank, honest read on where you stand, and the strongest application we can build around it. Over the last 2-3 years, our applications have had a 97% success rate.
Can I use the Vietnam e-visa for business meetings?
Yes. Business is one of the e-visa's accepted purposes, covering meetings, negotiations, conferences and short commercial visits for up to 90 days. What it will not cover is paid employment, which requires a work permit.
When do I need a DN1 or DN2 visa instead of the e-visa?
In two situations: when your stay runs longer than the e-visa allows — up to 12 months — or when a Vietnamese company is formally sponsoring your visit. Both DN1 and DN2 need a legally registered Vietnamese host to obtain an approval letter from the Immigration Department before the visa is collected at an embassy or at the port of entry.
How long does the Vietnam e-visa take?
The Immigration Department works to a standard 3-5 working days from submission and payment. Apply well before you travel — it leaves room for any checks or a request for extra documents.