The Vietnam DT4 visa is a type of investment visa issued to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organizations contributing capital of less than 3 billion VND in Vietnam.This article explains the eligibility, validity, required documents, and step-by-step application process for the DT4 visa. 1. Who Is Eligible for the DT4 Visa? According to the…
Article 4 – Prohibited Acts in Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens Article 4 of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens specifies the acts that are strictly prohibited to protect national security, maintain order, and ensure lawful travel. Understanding these prohibitions is essential for every Vietnamese citizen traveling abroad as well as…
Article 19 of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens regulates who can be issued international travel documents. These documents are vital for crossing borders in areas where Vietnam has bilateral or multilateral agreements with neighboring countries. 👥 Who Can Be Granted International Travel Documents? According to Vietnamese immigration law, the following individuals…
Article 50 of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens outlines the roles and responsibilities of related agencies and organizations in supporting state management of immigration. These entities play a vital role in ensuring smooth coordination, protecting citizens’ rights, and maintaining compliance with Vietnam’s immigration laws. 📌 Key Responsibilities of Agencies and Organizations…
Article 10 of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens establishes the legal framework for issuing diplomatic passports and official passports. These passports are granted only under strict conditions to ensure they are used for official state business, diplomatic missions, and other recognized purposes. 📌 Conditions for Issuance To be eligible for a…
Not all foreigners enter Vietnam under diplomatic or special categories (NG1–NG4). For most visitors, workers, investors, or relatives, visa applications must be processed through the Immigration Management Agency (IMA).Article 16 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam explains the procedures for agencies, organizations, and individuals inviting or guaranteeing foreigners…
For diplomatic/official categories (NG1, NG2, NG3, NG4) under Article 8, Vietnamese agencies/organizations must file invitations/guarantees through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). MOFA coordinates with the Immigration Management Agency and instructs overseas Vietnamese missions (embassies/consulates) to issue visas or authorizes border-gate visas when conditions are met. Who this is for (and typical questions) Government bodies,…
Under Article 14, Vietnamese agencies/organizations and certain individuals can invite or guarantee foreigners to enter Vietnam for business, work, study, visits, or other lawful purposes. Sponsors must verify the visitor’s purpose, follow legal procedures, and take responsibility for compliance during the stay. Who this helps (and the questions it answers) HR & companies: “Can our…
Article 9 sets the maximum validity for each Vietnam visa symbol. Short trips (SQ, HN, DL) run up to 30–90 days; VR allows up to 6 months; many official/study/business/family categories run up to 12 months; LĐ (work) runs up to 2 years; ĐT (investor) runs up to 5 years. Your visa’s validity must also be…
According to Vietnam’s Immigration Law, certain individuals are entitled to receive ordinary passports through simplified (summary) procedures to ensure urgent or special situations are handled quickly and fairly. 👤 Who Is Eligible? Ordinary passports under summary procedures may be granted to: Vietnamese citizens abroad who lose their passports and need urgent documentation to return home….