Vietnam Business Visa 2026: Complete Guide for Professionals

Planning meetings, a trade fair or a factory visit? The right Vietnam business visa depends on what you will do there and how long you stay.

For most short trips, the e-visa is enough. Longer stays and real employment need a sponsor and more paperwork.

Which Vietnam business visa do I need?

Match the visa to your activity, not to your job title.

Rules can change. Check current requirements on the official Vietnam e-visa portal before you travel.

Can I use the e-visa as a Vietnam business visa?

Yes, for short business visits. Since August 2023, citizens of every country can apply for the e-visa. It is valid for up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry.

• No invitation letter or sponsor is needed.
• You choose business as the purpose of your visit.
• A multiple-entry e-visa suits travelers who visit nearby countries during the trip.
• It does not allow paid work for a Vietnamese employer.

The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry.

How much does a business e-visa cost with urgent processing?

Prices include the government fee and depend on speed.

See all speeds in our Vietnam e-visa service fee guide.

How do I apply for a business e-visa?

The steps are the same as for a tourist e-visa.

1. Open the application form and choose Apply new e-visa.
2. Select single or multiple entry and your processing speed.
3. Upload your passport photo page and a portrait photo.
4. Enter your arrival date, entry airport and the company you will visit.
5. Pay online and receive the e-visa PDF by email.

Business trips often change at short notice. If the date moves closer, read our Vietnam urgent visa guide.

When do I need a DN1 or DN2 visa instead?

When a Vietnamese organization sponsors you for a longer or repeated stay.

• The sponsor applies to the Immigration Department on your behalf.
• DN visas can be issued for up to 12 months.
• You need company documents from the sponsor, not just your passport.
• Processing usually takes longer than the e-visa.

We do not issue sponsored DN visas or visa on arrival approval letters. For these, work with your Vietnamese partner company.

What is the difference between a business visa and a work permit?

A visa lets you enter. A work permit lets you work. Visiting clients is business travel. Being paid by a Vietnamese company is employment.

Employment needs a work permit or an exemption, and then an LĐ visa or a temporary residence card. Working on an e-visa can lead to fines and removal.

If you are already in Vietnam and need more time, see Vietnam visa extension.

What documents should I carry on a business trip?

Carry more than your visa. Immigration officers rarely ask, but it helps to have proof of your plans.

• Your passport, valid for at least 6 months after arrival.
• A printed copy of your e-visa PDF.
• A return or onward ticket.
• The address of your hotel or your partner's office.
• An invitation email or meeting agenda from the company you visit.

These documents also help if an airline asks about the purpose of your trip at check-in.

Single entry or multiple entry for business?

Choose multiple entry if you might leave and come back. Many business trips include a side visit to Bangkok, Singapore or Phnom Penh.

A multiple-entry e-visa costs only US$25 more. It is cheaper than buying a second visa halfway through the trip.

Remember that the e-visa is valid from the arrival date you enter on the form. If your first meeting is in 3 weeks but you might come earlier, enter the earliest possible date. You can arrive later than that date, but not before it.

What problems do business travelers face most?

Late planning and wrong details.

• The trip is confirmed 2 days before departure.
• The company name on the form does not match the invitation.
• A single-entry visa is used for a trip that includes Cambodia or Thailand.
• The entry airport differs from the one on the visa.

Tell us your meeting date on WhatsApp and we will suggest the right speed, or apply for your business e-visa now.