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Vietnam business visa

Eligible APEC Business Travel Card holders can make business trips without a visa for up to 60 days.

Ways to get a Vietnam business visa

Who doesn't

Travellers with a passport from a listed place and an APEC Business Travel Card showing VNM on the back can enter without a visa for business trips.

What to bring

  • Passport issued by a listed place.
  • APEC Business Travel Card with VNM on the back.

Good to know

  • The visit must be a business trip.
  • The card must show VNM on the back.
  • APEC Business Travel Card is also shortened to ABTC.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Vietnam?

Travellers with a passport from a listed place and an APEC Business Travel Card showing VNM on the back can enter without a visa for business trips.

Who can go to Vietnam without a business visa?

Holders of passports from the listed places who also hold an APEC Business Travel Card with VNM on the back qualify for business trips.

How long can I stay on a Vietnam business visa?

Up to 60 days.

What documents do I need for a Vietnam business visa?

Passport issued by a listed place.; APEC Business Travel Card with VNM on the back..

What rules do I have to follow on a Vietnam business visa?

The visit must be a business trip. The card must show VNM on the back.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Vietnam?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Vietnam visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a business visa for Vietnam be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Vietnam business visa rules?

On Vietnam's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my business visa once I am in Vietnam?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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