🇻🇳 Vietnam Business Visa (DN)
Also known as: DN visa
Last verified: August 31, 2026
What is the Vietnam Business Visa (DN)?
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.
Vietnam Business Visa (DN) requirements, cost, and processing time
| Government fee | $50 |
| Processing time | 2–5 weeks |
| Minimum annual income | No fixed threshold on record |
| Minimum savings | No fixed threshold on record |
| Job offer | Required |
| Degree | Not required |
| Family can join | No |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Amounts are approximate US dollar equivalents of figures set in local currency, verified against official sources for Indians.
Vietnam Business Visa (DN) cost and processing time by nationality
| Applicants | Gov. fee | Processing | Min. income | Min. savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 Indians | $50 | 2–5 weeks | — | — |
Each row links to the full guide for that nationality, with the document checklist.
Documents needed for the Vietnam Business Visa (DN)
- Choose e-visa or sponsored DN1
- Sponsorship letter from the Vietnamese company
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn
- Travel & extensions
- Know the work-permit line
This list is the checklist for Indians. The full ordered checklist, with timing, dependencies, and personalized due dates, is part of the plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- What are the requirements for the Vietnam Business Visa (DN)?
- The requirements we have on record are: a job offer from an employer in Vietnam. Amounts are USD equivalents verified for Indians; the official source lists the full document set.
- How much does the Vietnam Business Visa (DN) cost?
- The government fee is about $50 (USD equivalent). Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top.
- What is the Vietnam Business Visa (DN) processing time?
- Typical processing takes 2–5 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- Do I need a job offer for the Vietnam Business Visa (DN)?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Vietnam is required before applying.
- Can family members join on the Vietnam Business Visa (DN)?
- It does not directly cover accompanying family members.
- Does the Vietnam Business Visa (DN) lead to permanent residency?
- No. On its own it does not lead to permanent residency.
- Is the DN visa the same as the Vietnam Business Visa (DN)?
- Yes. DN visa is another name people use for the Vietnam Business Visa (DN).
Vietnam Business Visa (DN) guides by nationality
Other Vietnam visas
Always confirm requirements with the official government source: evisa.gov.vn. This guide is general information, not legal advice.