How much does a Vietnam work visa cost?

Government fees are about $50 for the Business Visa (DN) and $250 for the Work Permit + Temporary Residence Card (USD equivalents; fees can differ by nationality). Translations, medicals, and courier costs come on top.

How long does a Vietnam visa take to process?

Typical processing is 2–5 weeks for the Business Visa (DN) and 6–14 weeks for the Work Permit + Temporary Residence Card, plus the time needed to gather documents.

Can I move to Vietnam without a job offer?

Every Vietnam route we track requires a job offer from an employer in Vietnam.

🇻🇳 Vietnam visas: requirements, costs, and processing times

Last verified: August 31, 2026

We track 2 Vietnam visa routes: Business Visa (DN) and Work Permit + Temporary Residence Card. Each is verified against the official government source for Indians.

Compare Vietnam visa costs and processing times

Visa	Gov. fee	Processing	Min. income	Job offer
Business Visa (DN)work	$50	2–5 weeks	—	Required
Work Permit + Temporary Residence Cardwork	$250	6–14 weeks	—	Required

Amounts are approximate US dollar equivalents. A range means the figure differs by nationality.

Vietnam visa types

Business Visa (DN)

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For 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.

Work Permit + Temporary Residence Card

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Employer-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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Vietnam work visa cost?: Government fees are about $50 for the Business Visa (DN) and $250 for the Work Permit + Temporary Residence Card (USD equivalents; fees can differ by nationality). Translations, medicals, and courier costs come on top.
How long does a Vietnam visa take to process?: Typical processing is 2–5 weeks for the Business Visa (DN) and 6–14 weeks for the Work Permit + Temporary Residence Card, plus the time needed to gather documents.
Can I move to Vietnam without a job offer?: Every Vietnam route we track requires a job offer from an employer in Vietnam.

Always confirm requirements with the official government source linked on each visa page. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Browse visas for other countries.