Vietnam business visa is a short-term visa to Vietnam, issued to foreigners who will be working with/for a company in Vietnam, attending a meeting/negotiation, or signing contracts, and do not have a valid working visa or temporary residence card.

Vietnamese business visa is categorized as DN1 and DN2 visa (formally DN, of which:

• DN1 visa – to be granted to foreigners who work with other businesses and organizations with legal status in accordance with the laws of Vietnam.

• DN2 visa – to be granted to foreigners who come to Vietnam to offer services, establish a commercial presence or perform other activities under international treaties to which Vietnam is a member.

While people with Vietnam tourist visas are not permitted to work in Vietnam, those with a business visa are allowed to take a leisure trip during their business in Vietnam.

Before Covid, a Vietnamese business visa is available in:

• 1-month single/multiple entry

• 3-month single/multiple entry, and

• 1-year multiple entry (for US Passport holders only).

But at the moment, a business visa for Vietnam is good for 3 months at maximum.