The DN visa is the standard business category for foreigners coming to Vietnam to meet partners, run a project, survey the market or service equipment — without signing a Vietnamese labour contract. It comes in two symbols: DN1 for people working with a Vietnamese entity, and DN2 for those entering under commercial service commitments, to set up a commercial presence or conduct other work.
Key facts
- Maximum validity: 12 months
- Sponsor: a Vietnamese company, registered with the Immigration Department
- No work permit required — because no labour contract is signed
- Cannot be converted directly into a temporary residence card
Documents the sponsoring company provides
- Form NA2 — application for entry approval (new template since 1 July 2026)
- Business registration certificate
- Form NA16 — registered seal and signature specimen, filed once per company
- Passport scan of the invited person
Process and timing
- The company files NA2 with the Immigration Department — about 5 working days.
- The approval letter is emailed to the applicant.
- The visa is stamped at the airport (25 USD single entry, 50 USD multiple entry under 3 months) or issued by a Vietnamese embassy.
- Inside Vietnam the visa can be extended with form NA5, up to 12 months in total.
When DN is the wrong category
If the person will actually be employed — salary from a Vietnamese entity, fixed role, reporting line — the correct path is a work permit and an LD visa, which then allows a temporary residence card of up to two years. Using DN for de facto employment is a common compliance risk during labour inspections.
Service fee from 2,900,000 VND. See the full fee table or contact us on Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822.
See all Vietnam visa services for foreigners from Info Travel, with processing times and reference prices.
Vietnam business visa price 2026
The government fee for a Vietnam business visa (DN1 or DN2) depends only on the number of entries and how long the visa is valid, not on the business purpose. The fees below follow Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC and are paid in USD when the visa is stamped at the airport or issued by a Vietnamese embassy.
| Business visa (DN) validity | Government fee |
|---|---|
| Single entry (up to 3 months) | USD 25 |
| Multiple entry, up to 90 days | USD 50 |
| Multiple entry, over 90 days to 180 days | USD 95 |
| Multiple entry, over 180 days to 1 year | USD 135 |
The total cost of a business visa usually has three parts: the approval letter from the Immigration Department (arranged by the sponsoring company or through an agency), the government stamping fee above, and the agency’s service fee. Info Travel’s service fee for a DN approval letter starts from VND 2,900,000; urgent processing and group applications are quoted case by case. See all fees on our Vietnam visa fees 2026 page or message us on WhatsApp +84327828822 for an exact quote.
Business visa price: FAQ
Is a business visa more expensive than an e-visa?
The government fee is the same for the same number of entries and validity (USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry up to 90 days). A business visa costs more overall because it needs an approval letter and a sponsoring company, but it allows longer validity and can be extended in Vietnam through the sponsor.
How much does it cost to extend a DN business visa?
An extension is charged by the validity of the new visa or stay, using the same fee table (for example USD 10 for a temporary stay extension, or the visa fee for a new visa). See extending a DN business visa.
Where do I pay the business visa fee?
Pay the stamping fee in cash (USD) at the visa-on-arrival counter at the airport, or at the Vietnamese embassy that issues the visa. Service fees for the approval letter are paid to the agency or handled by your sponsoring company.
