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Changing Type of Visa in Vietnam

There will be many cases where individuals enter Vietnam with a tourist visa and then choose to change to another type of visa, such as a work visa, business visa or investment visa. The following article will help you learn specifically about converting visa types.

Tourist visa is a visa issued for foreigners coming to Vietnam for tourism purposes while business/work visa is issued for those coming for business/working purposes. A tourist visa holder must not work or do business-related activities. Depending on the objects and the attached conditions, the tourist visa can be converted into a business or work visa to facilitate work while in Vietnam.

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What is the difference between Tourist Visa and Business Visa/Work Visa?


Tourist Visa

Business Visa

Work Visa

Symbol

Visa DL

Visa DN (DN1, DN2)

Purposes

Vacation, leisure, sightseeing

Business (signing a contract, attending a business seminar, researching markets,..)

Types

- 1 month (single/multiple entries)

- 3 months (single/multiple entries)

- 1 month (single/multiple entries)

- 3 months (single/multiple entries)

- 6 months (multiple entries)

- 1 year (for US passport holders, multiple entries)

Objects

All foreign nationals not listed in 25 Vietnam visa exemption countries (with a given period of time)

- Foreigners coming to Vietnam for business purposes

- Representatives of non-government organizations

- Foreigners granted a work permit or a certificate proving the work permit exemption in Vietnam

- Foreign lawyers licensed by the Ministry of Justice of Vietnam

Validity

Up to 3 months

Up to 1 year

Conditions to change

In general, a visa cannot be used to change the intended purpose of entry, except in some special cases as outlined below:

  • Foreigners being invited or guaranteed to work by an agency/organization in Vietnam and have a work permit or a work permit exemption in accordance with the Labor Code.
  • Foreigners entering Vietnam for tourism purposes with an E-visa and have a work permit or a work permit exemption in accordance with the Labor Code.

How to change

Preparation
Foreigners coming for travel purposes and wishing to convert a tourist visa to a business/work visa must have an inviting/guaranteed company/organization/agency in Vietnam. Here are all documents needed for the conversion process.

  • A valid original passport
  • A valid tourist visa
  • A visa issuance application form (Form NA5)
  • Temporary residence registration
  • Work permit or work permit exemption certificate (for visa LD1, LD2)
  • Documents explaining the need and suitability for visa conversion (for visa DN1 and DN2)
  • Introduction letter of a representative applying the visa conversion

Procedures

  • Step 1: Prepare all documents as required
  • Step 2: Submit documents at Vietnam Immigration Office (Headquarter in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City).
  • Step 3: Pay the fee and get the visa conversion

Time and fee

The process of changing a tourist visa to a business/work visa takes around 5 business days.
The fee is varied based on the visa type you expect to change:

Visa typeFee

1 month, single-entry

USD25

1 month, multiple-entry

USD50

3 months, single-entry

USD25

3 months, multiple-entry

USD50

6 months, multiple-entry

USD95

12 months, multiple-entry

USD135

If you still have questions and need to save time, please contact us via Email: info@globalvisavietnam.com

Frequently asked questions

1. Can I apply to change the visa type by myself?

Yes. However, a business visa or work visa requires you to have a sponsor company/agency in Vietnam and some administrative procedures. Hence, you are recommended to work through a visa agency in Vietnam to avoid complicated procedures and save time.

2. What is the validity of the business visa that I change to?

The business visa has a maximum validity of up to 1 year. However, the 1-year visa is currently available for US passport holders. If you have other nationalities, you can have a business visa with a validity of 6 months at maximum.

3. How long does it take to process the change?

You can expect 5 working days for the process (except for holidays).

4. Do I need to submit a copy of my passport or an original passport?

You need to submit your original passport with the validity corresponding to the visa type expected to convert to.

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