A. Getting a Vietnamese business visa at the Vietnam embassy/consulate

In case you want to get a Vietnamese business visa this way, you have to visit the nearest Vietnam embassy/consulate. You can find the list of Vietnamese embassies and consulates worldwide here.

The application process for a Vietnam business embassy visa will be as follows:

Step 1: Get the Vietnam business visa sponsorship letter

Your sponsor company in Vietnam will apply for your Vietnam business visa sponsorship letter (also known as Vietnam business visa invitation letter, business visa approval letter, or Vietnam entry permit) with the Vietnam Immigration Department. The documents are:

• Photo of foreigner’s passport

• Certified copy of Business registration of the sponsor company

• Form NA2 (to be completed online here https://www.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/huong-dan-dvbl-xdnc)

• Form NA16

• other documents as required.

This process will take around 5 – 7 working days from receipt of the full required documents by Immigration.

If the application is approved, the Immigration Department of Vietnam will

• issue the sponsorship letter to your sponsor, and also

• fax a letter for your business visa stamping to the registered office of the Vietnam embassy/consulate.

Step 2: Prepare documents for Vietnam business visa stamping

Your sponsor will send the invitation letter obtained in step 1 to you. And you will print it out, and put it with other required documents, including but not limited to:

• a completed Vietnam visa application form,

• your original passport,

• your photos, and

• visa fee which depends on the embassy/consulate.

Step 3: Get Business visa stamp

You submit your prepared documents to the registered Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam by mail or in person, depending on its regulations.

Once your Business Visa has been approved, it will be affixed to your passport and you can use it to enter the country.