🇻🇳 Vietnam work visas for Indians 2026
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Indians moving to Vietnam from India have 2 main visa routes: Work Permit + TRC and Business Visa (DN). The fastest is the Business Visa (DN) at 2–5 weeks. Every requirement below links to the official government source.
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Compare Vietnam visas for Indians: cost, processing time, and requirements
| Visa | Processing | Gov. fee | Job offer | Family | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Permit + TRCwork | 6–14 weeks | $250 | Required | Yes | No |
| Business Visa (DN)work | 2–5 weeks | $50 | Required | No | No |
Vietnam visa guides for Indians
Work Permit + TRC
workEmployer-sponsored work permit followed by a Temporary Residence Card (LĐ, up to 2 years). Under Decree 219/2025 an expert needs a degree plus 3 years' relevant experience, or 5 years plus a professional certificate. Indian documents need full consular legalisation (Vietnam is not in the Apostille Convention). Short assignments under 90 working days per year are now work-permit-exempt.
Business Visa (DN)
workFor commercial activity sponsored by a Vietnamese company — meetings, negotiations, oversight — typically up to 90 days. The e-visa costs $25 single / $50 multiple entry. It is not a substitute for a work permit: taking a salaried role in Vietnam requires the work permit + LD visa route.
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- What do Indians need for a Vietnam work visa?
- A job with a Vietnamese employer, who sponsors a work permit; you then get a Temporary Residence Card (LĐ) for up to two years. Under Decree 219/2025 an expert needs a degree plus three years of relevant experience, or five years plus a professional certificate. Indian documents need full consular legalisation, because Vietnam is not in the Apostille Convention. Assignments under 90 working days a year no longer need a work permit.Source: Government of Vietnam portal
- Can Indians work in Vietnam on a business visa?
- No. The DN business visa, typically up to 90 days and sponsored by a Vietnamese company, covers meetings, negotiations and oversight. Taking a salaried role in Vietnam needs the work permit and LĐ route.Source: Vietnam e-visa portal
- Can India citizens move to Vietnam?
- Yes. India citizens have 2 main routes into Vietnam: the Work Permit + TRC and the Business Visa (DN). Each has its own requirements, fees, and processing time, compared on this page.
- What is the fastest Vietnam visa for Indians?
- The Business Visa (DN) typically processes in 2–5 weeks, the shortest of the 2 routes we track. Add time for gathering documents, translations, and apostilles.
- Can Indians move to Vietnam without a job offer?
- Every Vietnam route we track for Indians currently requires a job offer from an employer in Vietnam.
- What is the cheapest Vietnam visa for Indians?
- The Business Visa (DN) has the lowest government fee at about $50. Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- Which Vietnam visas let Indians bring family?
- The Work Permit + TRC allows accompanying family members with additional documentation.
- How much does a Vietnam work visa cost for Indians?
- Government fees for Indians are about $250 for the Work Permit + TRC and $50 for the Business Visa (DN) (USD equivalents). Translations, apostilles, medicals, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- How long does a Vietnam work visa take for Indians?
- Typical processing is 6–14 weeks for the Work Permit + TRC and 2–5 weeks for the Business Visa (DN), counted from the date you apply. Add time for gathering documents.