Vietnam Investor (DT) Visa: DT1-DT4 Tiers, Fees & Process

What is the Vietnam investor (DT) visa?

The Vietnam investor DT visa is a type of visa designed for foreign investors who have invested in Vietnam or intend to do so. The Investor DT visa is an essential tool for foreign investors who wish to explore and invest in Vietnam's promising market. There are currently 4 types of Vietnam investor visa

• DT1 visa is granted to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with a capital contribution of at least 100 billion VND or investing in the business fields and areas of investment incentives decided by the Vietnam Government. This visa is valid for up to 5 years. 
• DT2 visa is granted to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with a capital contribution of 50 – under 100 billion VND or investing in the business fields of investment encouragement decided by the Vietnam Government. It is also valid for up to 5 years.
• DT3 visa is granted to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with a capital contribution of 3 – under 50 billion VND and is valid for up to 3 years. 
• DT4 visa is granted to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with a capital contribution of less than 3 billion VND and is valid for up to 12 months.

Holders of an Investor visa to Vietnam can apply for a Vietnam temporary card that is valid for up to 10 years, sponsor their spouse/children to obtain a Vietnam TT visa if their visa is categorized as DT1, DT2, or DT3, and extend their visa following the instructions provided for visa extension.

Vietnam investor visa allows stay period up to 5 years

Benefits of the Vietnam investor DT visa

The Investor DT visa offers several advantages for foreign investors, including:

• Long-term stay: The Investor DT visa allows investors to stay in Vietnam for up to five years, providing them with ample time to explore the market and invest in their projects.
• Multiple entries: The Investor DT visa permits multiple entries into Vietnam, enabling investors to enter and exit the country as many times as needed during their stay.
• Business flexibility: The Investor DT visa allows investors to engage in a wide range of business activities, such as attending conferences, conducting market research, and negotiating deals.
• Family sponsorship: The Investor DT visa allows investors to sponsor their family members to accompany them during their stay in Vietnam.
• Fast processing: The Investor DT visa application process is relatively quick, with a typical processing time of around 7-10 working days.

Vietnam investor visa can help you sponsor your family

Requirements for the Investor DT visa

To obtain the Investor DT visa, foreign investors must meet the following requirements:

• Investment requirement: Investors must have invested or be planning to invest at least VND 3 billion in Vietnam.
• Business registration: Investors must register their business in Vietnam and obtain a Business Registration Certificate (BRC).
• Tax registration: Investors must register for tax and obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
• Bank account: Investors must open a bank account in Vietnam and provide evidence of their investment capital.
• Criminal record: Investors must provide a criminal record from their home country or the country where they have resided for the last 6 months.
• Health check: Investors must undergo a health check and provide a health certificate issued by a recognized medical facility.

How to get an investor Visa for Vietnam?

To obtain an Investor Visa for Vietnam, the procedure depends on whether you are applying for it in Vietnam or in a foreign country.

Getting Vietnam investor DT visa while staying in Vietnam

If you are already in Vietnam and want to apply for a DT visa, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Prepare the required documents:

• A certified copy of the Business Registration Certificate & Investment Registration Certificate of the company you have invested in Vietnam (sponsor company).
• A Certificate of Seal Specimen Registration or a notice on the publication of information about the sealed specimen of the sponsor company on the national enterprise registration portal.
• Form NA16 – Registration form for the seal and signature of the legal representative of the sponsor company.
• Form NA5 – Application for the visa, visa extension, and the extension of stay for foreigners in Vietnam.
• Your original valid passport.
• The Temporary Residence Registration Form, as required (see How to register temporary residence for foreigners in Vietnam).

Step 2: Submit the documents to the Immigration Department office of Vietnam
You or your agent must submit the required documents to the Office of the Vietnam Immigration Department in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, or the Immigration Management sections of the police offices of the provinces/city where your company is located.

Step 3: Receive the Vietnam Investor DT visa
After submitting the documents, you will receive your Investor visa for Vietnam stamped on your passport in about five working days.

Getting Vietnam investor DT visa from outside Vietnam

Step 1: Prepare documents for the Vietnam DT visa approval letter
In this case, you and the company in which you have invested should prepare the following documents:

• A certified copy of the Business Registration Certificate and Investment Registration of the sponsor company;
• A Certificate of seal specimen registration or a notice on the publication of information on the sealed specimen of the sponsor company on the national enterprise registration portal;
• Form NA16 – Registration form for the seal and signature of the legal representative of the sponsor company;
• Form NA2 with Barcode – Request for pre-clearance of foreigners’ entry into Vietnam (complete here and print out).
• A photo of the investor's passport.

Step 2: Submit documents for the Vietnam DT visa approval letter
In this step, your agent in Vietnam will submit the required documents prepared in step 1 to the office of the Vietnam Immigration Department in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang.

• After 5 working days, the agent will receive a visa approval letter, which serves as the basis for the foreign investor to obtain the DT visa stamp.
• The agent will then send the scan of the visa approval letter to the investor's email.

Note: Your company can also ask a visa agent like Urgentvisatovietnam.com for assistance in these 2 steps. We will submit those documents to the Vietnam Immigration Department on their behalf and then send them the colored scan of your visa approval letter.

Step 3: Obtain the Vietnam DT Visa stamp

The foreign investor will need to prepare the following documents to obtain the visa stamp for Vietnam entry:

• An original valid passport as prescribed by the law;
• A printout of the Vietnam visa approval letter;
• Two 4*6cm photos on white background
• Vietnamese visa application form.

Depending on the location to pick up the DT visa stamp declared on Form NA2, the investor shall present themselves at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate General or Vietnam arrival airport for a visa stamp. 

Can you extend a Vietnam investor visa?

Yes. Foreign nationals staying in Vietnam on an investor visa may apply for an investor visa extension before their current visa expires. The application typically includes:

• Application form for Vietnam visa extension
• Two 4×6 cm passport-sized photos
• Information about the foreign national’s date of entry into Vietnam
• Original passport with sufficient validity
• Legal documents of the sponsoring company
• Temporary residence confirmation issued by the local police where the foreign national is staying
• Letter of introduction for the staff member submitting the application to the immigration authority
• Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) or Business Registration Certificate (BRC) showing the foreign investor as a capital-contributing member
• Other supporting documents, depending on the specific case

Vietnam Investor Visa Fees and Expediting Service Fees 

The cost of a Vietnam investor visa depends on the visa type, validity period, and number of entries. The government visa issuance fees are separate from any private visa assistance or urgent processing service fees.

Note: Government fees do not include visa preparation, sponsorship, or urgent processing service charges.

Urgent Investor Visa Expediting Fees

If an investor needs to speed up a Vietnam investor visa application due to an upcoming trip, business deadline, or other time-sensitive situation, Urgent Visa to Vietnam offers expedited processing options.

Investor Visa vs Work Visa vs Temporary Residence Card

There are other ways you can stay in Vietnam long-term other than obtaining an investor visa.

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