Last updated: November 6, 2026
The word "business visa" covers two different products with very different costs. This guide shows what each one costs, what the fee buys, and which one your trip needs, so you don't pay for a sponsored visa you can do without.
⚡ At a glance | Vietnam business visa cost in 2026 |
|---|---|
E-visa, government fee | USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry |
E-visa, total with our service | From USD 50 single, from USD 75 multiple |
DN1 / DN2, government fee | USD 25–135, by entries and validity |
DN1 / DN2, maximum validity | 12 months |
Sponsor needed? | ❌ E-visa: normally no. ✅ DN visa: yes |
Refund if refused? | ❌ Government fees are not returned |
Do I need a business visa or is an e-visa enough?
For meetings, trade fairs and site visits of up to 90 days, an e-visa is usually enough. The e-visa (code EV) is open to all nationalities and needs no sponsor. A DN visa makes sense when a Vietnamese company will sponsor you and you need a stay longer than 90 days.
Your trip | E-visa (EV) | Better fit |
|---|---|---|
Meetings, negotiations, contract signing | ✅ Usually enough | EV |
Trade fair, factory or site visit | ✅ Usually enough | EV |
Repeated visits within 90 days | ✅ Multiple entry | EV, multiple entry |
Working with a Vietnamese company for over 90 days | ❌ Too short | DN1 with a sponsor |
Offering services or setting up a commercial presence under a trade treaty | ⚠️ Short visits only | DN2 with a sponsor |
Taking a job with a Vietnamese employer | ❌ No | LĐ1 or LĐ2 |
Investing in your own Vietnamese company | ⚠️ Short visits only | ĐT1–ĐT4 |
Our guide to Vietnam visa codes lists every category. The code matters because you may only do what its purpose allows.
How much is the government fee for a business e-visa?
USD 25 for single entry and USD 50 for multiple entry. These amounts are in the fee table of Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC, in force since April 1, 2026. The fee is the same for a tourist and a business traveller, and the same for 30 days or 90 days.
Government fees are not returned if the application is refused. You can apply yourself on the official portal, evisa.gov.vn, and pay only this fee. Vietnam Visa Easy is a private agency and is not part of the Vietnamese government.
What does a business e-visa cost through Vietnam Visa Easy?
From USD 50 single entry or USD 75 multiple entry, government fee included. The price depends only on how fast you need it. There is one payment and no second bill.
💵 Processing speed | Total, single entry | Total, multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
Normal, 4–6 working days | USD 50 | USD 75 |
Urgent, 4 working days | USD 70 | USD 95 |
Urgent, 3 working days | USD 90 | USD 115 |
Urgent, 2 working days | USD 100 | USD 125 |
Urgent, 1 working day | USD 110 | USD 135 |
Urgent, 5 working hours | USD 125 | USD 150 |
Urgent, 2.5 working hours | USD 155 | USD 180 |
Urgent, 1.5 working hours | USD 185 | USD 210 |
Emergency, 30–60 minutes | USD 215 | USD 240 |
Weekend or public holiday, result by about 6 PM | USD 230 | USD 255 |
Working hours are Vietnamese office hours, Monday to Friday (GMT+7). See our full Vietnam visa cost guide for what each part of the price pays for and for family totals.
How much does a DN1 or DN2 visa cost?
The government fee is USD 25–135, depending on entries and validity. DN visas can be issued for up to 12 months, so the higher bands in the fee tables don't apply to them.
🏛️ Visa type | Issued in Vietnam (Circular 28/2026) | Issued at an embassy (Circular 163/2026) |
|---|---|---|
Single entry | USD 25 | USD 25 |
Multiple entry, up to 90 days / 3 months | USD 50 | USD 50 |
Multiple entry, up to 180 days / 6 months | USD 95 | USD 95 |
Multiple entry, up to 1 year | USD 135 | USD 135 |
Embassy and consulate fees have followed Circular 163/2026/TT-BTC since November 1, 2026. The embassy figures above come from Vietnamese financial press reports of that circular, so confirm the amount with the mission handling your case.
What is the difference between DN1 and DN2?
DN1 is for working with a Vietnamese company; DN2 is for offering services or setting up a commercial presence under international treaties. Many websites blur these two with other categories, which can send you to the wrong application.
- ✅ DN1: foreigners working with Vietnamese enterprises or organisations that have legal status.
- ✅ DN2: foreigners offering services, establishing a commercial presence or doing other activities under treaties Vietnam has joined.
- ➖ Not DN: investors use ĐT1–ĐT4, licensed foreign lawyers use LS, and representative office or NGO staff use NN codes.
Choose the visa by what you will do in Vietnam, not by how official the name sounds. For a week of meetings, the cheapest option is usually the right one.
Does a Vietnam business visa let me work?
No. Neither an e-visa nor a DN visa replaces a work permit. Taking a job with a Vietnamese employer normally requires a work permit, or a confirmed exemption, and an LĐ1 or LĐ2 visa sponsored by the employer.
Remote work for a foreign employer is a separate question, covered in our Vietnam digital nomad visa guide.
Should a business traveller pay for multiple entry?
Pay the extra USD 25 only if you will leave Vietnam and come back on the same visa. A single-entry e-visa ends when you exit, even if days remain. A connecting flight on the way to Vietnam doesn't use up an entry, and neither does arriving through a land border.
Example trip | Best choice | Total with normal service |
|---|---|---|
One week of meetings in Hanoi, then home | Single entry | USD 50 |
Ho Chi Minh City, a side trip to Bangkok, then back | Multiple entry | USD 75 |
Three visits for one project within 90 days | Multiple entry | USD 75 |
Team of three, one entry each | Single entry × 3 | USD 150 |
Team of three, each with a side trip | Multiple entry × 3 | USD 225 |
The dates on a multiple-entry e-visa are fixed and don't restart when you leave. Our multiple-entry visa guide explains how re-entry works.
Not sure which option fits your trip? Send us your dates and itinerary and we'll tell you the cheapest one that works.
What do I need to apply for a business e-visa?
The same items as any e-visa: a passport page image, a photo and your trip details. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months. You state your purpose of entry on the form, and an invitation letter is not normally part of the e-visa application.
- ✅ A clear colour image of your passport data page
- ✅ A portrait photo, following our Vietnam visa photo guide
- ✅ Your arrival date and exit date
- ✅ Your entry gate, chosen from the official ports of entry
- ✅ A hotel or company address in Vietnam
Keep your meeting schedule and hotel details on your phone for the trip. Some air travellers should also file the free pre-arrival form. Official sources describe it differently, so our guide sets out who says what.
Can I extend a business visa in Vietnam?
Not by yourself. There is no self-service extension for an e-visa, and requests made inside Vietnam go through a qualifying sponsor. If your trip runs long, the usual route is to leave before the visa ends and return on a new one.
A DN visa holder should ask the sponsoring company to handle any extension before the visa ends. Staying past the last day brings fines, as our Vietnam visa extension guide explains.
What no agency can honestly promise
No agency can guarantee that an application will be approved, because the decision belongs to the Immigration Department. No agency can make a visa cover work that its purpose doesn't allow, or promise what an officer will ask at the border. We can check your details before submission, tell you the full price up front and follow your application closely.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Vietnam business visa cost in 2026?
An e-visa for a business trip costs USD 25 or USD 50 in government fees, and from USD 50 or USD 75 in total through our service. A DN1 or DN2 visa costs USD 25–135 in government fees, plus sponsor or agent charges.
Can I use a Vietnam e-visa for a business trip?
Yes, for short trips such as meetings, trade fairs and site visits of up to 90 days. It doesn't allow you to take a job in Vietnam.
Do I need an invitation letter for a business e-visa?
Not normally. A DN1 or DN2 visa is different, because a sponsoring organisation in Vietnam must apply for it.
What is the difference between DN1 and DN2?
DN1 is for working with a Vietnamese enterprise or organisation. DN2 is for offering services or setting up a commercial presence under international treaties.
How long can a DN visa last?
Up to 12 months by law, and the actual period can be shorter. A multiple-entry visa valid for over 90 days costs USD 95 or USD 135 in government fees.
Is the visa fee refunded if my application is refused?
No. Government fees are not returned after a refusal, so check your details carefully before you apply.
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