Vietnam Business Visa Application Procedures
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    Vietnam Business Visa Application Procedures

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    Feb 8, 20258 min read

    Vietnam Business Visa Application Procedures

    Vietnam business visa is a short-term visa issued to business people who will enter Vietnam to attend a meeting, hold a conference or for other business-related purposes.

    How to Apply for a Vietnam Business Visa?

    For Vietnam business visa application, a Vietnam visa approval letter (C1 document) must be obtained, thus the visa is also obtained. Those who receive the Vietnam visa approval letter must have their visas entered into their passports by the officials at the borders of the Vietnam Embassy in Ankara or international Vietnam airports.

    How to Get C1 Document for Vietnam Business Visa?

    C1 document for Vietnam work visa can be obtained through accredited agencies.

    The application period for the Vietnam visa C1 document varies depending on the place of application and detailed information can be found on the Vietnam visa approval letter page.

    Processing of Business Vietnam Visa into Passport

    The business Vietnam visa is processed into the passport by the Vietnamese Embassy or at the Vietnam airport.

    After receiving the Vietnam visa approval letter, a copy of the visa approval letter and the passport are shipped to the Vietnam Embassy, ​​and the Vietnam Embassy returns the applicant's passports with the Vietnam visa affixed to them via cargo. The Vietnam Embassy requests 180 USD for the visa to be processed into the passport.

    Applicants entering Vietnam from an international airport can get a Vietnam visa stamped into their passport for 25 USD, also known as a Vietnam border visa. Vietnam border visa is only available for air travel, and for land travel, it is not possible to have the visa stamped into the passport at the border.

    What are the Required Documents for a Vietnam Business Visa?

    The documents required for a Vietnam business visa are the documents required for the visa approval letter application and for the visa to be processed into the passport.

    The documents required for a business visa can be accessed on the Documents Required for a Vietnam Visa page.

    Vietnam Business Visa Application Fee

    Vietnam business visa application fee varies depending on the requested visa duration and the number of entries and exits.

    For Vietnam business visa applications, information on the Vietnam visa fee, which is determined according to the visa duration and number of entries and exits, can be found on the relevant page.

    Vietnam Business Visa Validity

    Vietnam business visa is issued for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year and as single or multiple entries.

    Can a Vietnam Business Visa Be Extended?

    Vietnam business visa can be extended.

    To extend a Vietnam business visa, an application must be made to the nearest Immigration Office in Vietnam. For business purposes, an invitation or sponsorship letter from the inviting company is required for Vietnam visa extensions .

    Can I Work in Vietnam with a Business Visa?

    Yes, it is possible to work in Vietnam with a business visa for no more than 90 days.

    People who want to work in Vietnam for more than 90 days must obtain a Vietnam work visa .

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