Vietnam Visa In short: for meetings, conferences, trade fairs and site visits, the Vietnam e-visa works: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry. Choose business as the purpose. If you'll be employed and paid in Vietnam, you need a work permit and a different visa sponsored by your employer.
Which visa for which trip?
| Purpose | What you need |
|---|---|
| Meetings, negotiations, conferences, trade fairs | E-visa (business purpose) |
| Factory or supplier visits, short audits | E-visa (business purpose) |
| Several trips in and out within 90 days | Multiple-entry e-visa |
| Working for a Vietnamese company, long-term job | Work permit and an employer-sponsored visa (ask your employer) |
Tips for business travellers
- Have the name and address of the company you're visiting ready for the application.
- Travelling at short notice? Urgent e-visas are ready in 1 hour on weekdays, or by 18:00 at weekends. See urgent options.
- Add airport fast track to skip the immigration queue before a meeting.
- Passport from a visa-exempt country? A short trip may not need a visa at all, but some exemptions are for tourism only. Check by nationality.
Group or company bookings
Booking for a team? Send me the passports on WhatsApp and I'll handle all applications together and follow each one personally.
FAQ
Can I use a Vietnam e-visa for a business trip?
Yes, for meetings, conferences, trade fairs and site visits. Choose business as the purpose. It is valid up to 90 days, single or multiple entry.
Do I need a work permit for a business trip to Vietnam?
Not for short business visits such as meetings. If you will be employed or paid in Vietnam, you need a work permit and an employer-sponsored visa.
How fast can I get a Vietnam visa for an urgent business trip?
With urgent processing, from 1 hour on weekdays or by 18:00 at weekends.
Can you handle visas for a whole team?
Yes. Send all passports to Paul on WhatsApp and he will apply for everyone together.
Related: Multiple entry · Urgent e-visa · Fast track