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Visas and relocation: Vietnam

A 90-day e-visa, work permit and temporary residence card, investment, study and family.

Official portal

Vietnam Immigration Department · National portal

01

E-visa

The e-visa is applied for online and is open to citizens of every country. It is valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, and is accepted at all international border checkpoints. As at the date checked, applications are filed only on the state portal.

Who it is for

  • A valid passport with at least six months remaining
  • A purpose of travel that the e-visa allows
  • Payment of the fee on the official portal
5 documents 4 steps
Documents and application steps
02

Work and the labour permit

A foreign worker is processed through a labour permit requested by the employer. Once granted, an LĐ visa and a temporary residence card are issued for the permit's duration.

Who it is for

  • An offer from a Vietnamese employer
  • Qualifications and experience as the position requires
  • A police clearance certificate and a medical report
5 documents 4 steps
Documents and application steps
03

Investment and business

A founder or investor in a Vietnamese company uses the ĐT visa category. The validity of the visa and residence card depends on the size of the investment as shown in the registration documents.

Who it is for

  • A registered company or a stake in one
  • An evidenced investment amount
  • Meeting the requirements of the chosen ĐT subcategory
5 documents 4 steps
Documents and application steps
04

Study

The DH visa is issued for study at an accredited Vietnamese institution, including language programmes and internships.

Who it is for

  • An invitation or confirmation of admission from the institution
  • Funds for tuition and living costs
  • Health insurance for the duration of the programme
5 documents 4 steps
Documents and application steps
05

Family

The TT visa is for spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens, and for the family of a foreign national holding a temporary residence card.

Who it is for

  • Documented family relationship
  • The host's valid status
  • Proof of accommodation and funds
5 documents 4 steps
Documents and application steps

For your citizenship

What citizens of Russia and Kazakhstan need

The baseline document list is the same for everyone, but the visa regime, legalisation and translations depend on your citizenship. Below are the differences, checked against official sources.

Belarus

checked 13.08.2026

No visa required under a bilateral agreement

The Viet Nam — Belarus agreement on visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports entered into force on 30 January 2025 and is listed as in force in the treaty database of Viet Nam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Check the permitted length of visa-free stay on an official resource before travelling: the database publishes only a scan of the agreement, and we will not state an unverified number here.

Treaty database of Viet Nam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Right after arrival

  • Digital arrival declaration

    Before entry you complete a digital declaration that produces a QR code for border control. The requirement applies to visa-free entry as well.

    Vietnam Immigration Department

  • Registration at your place of residence

    A foreign national must be registered at their address of stay. A hotel or landlord normally does it, but responsibility for the registration remains with the foreign national.

    Vietnam Immigration Department

Prepare at home in advance

  • Apostille on official documents

    Civil registry certificates, official statements, diplomas and court documents are accepted abroad with an apostille issued in Belarus. The competent authority depends on the type of document — check it before ordering a translation.

    Hague Apostille Convention · status table

  • Consular legalisation instead of an apostille — until 11 September 2026

    Vietnam has acceded to the Apostille Convention, but it enters into force for the country on 11 September 2026. Until then Russian and Kazakhstani documents are accepted only after consular legalisation; an apostille will not do. If you are filing around that date, check which procedure will be applied to your file.

    Hague Conference on Private International Law

Visa-free entry does not grant the right to work: employment requires a separate work permit.

Russia

checked 13.08.2026

No visa needed, up to 45 days

Vietnam unilaterally exempts Russian citizens from a visa for up to 45 days regardless of the purpose of travel; the exemption has been extended to 2028. The visa-free period cannot be extended inside the country: for a longer stay, obtain a 90-day e-visa or another basis.

Vietnam Immigration Department

Right after arrival

  • Digital arrival declaration

    Before entry you complete a digital declaration that produces a QR code for border control. The requirement applies to visa-free entry as well.

    Vietnam Immigration Department

  • Registration at your place of residence

    A foreign national must be registered at their address of stay. A hotel or landlord normally does it, but responsibility for the registration remains with the foreign national.

    Vietnam Immigration Department

Prepare at home in advance

  • Police clearance certificate from the Russian Interior Ministry

    Ordered through Gosuslugi or the Interior Ministry; issuance takes up to 30 days. Filing abroad usually requires an apostille and a sworn translation.

    Russian Interior Ministry · criminal record certificate

  • Consular legalisation instead of an apostille — until 11 September 2026

    Vietnam has acceded to the Apostille Convention, but it enters into force for the country on 11 September 2026. Until then Russian and Kazakhstani documents are accepted only after consular legalisation; an apostille will not do. If you are filing around that date, check which procedure will be applied to your file.

    Hague Conference on Private International Law

Visa-free entry and the e-visa give no right to work: employment requires a separate labour permit.

Kazakhstan

checked 13.08.2026

E-visa for up to 90 days

Kazakhstani citizens are not on the unilateral visa-exemption list, but Vietnam's e-visa is open to citizens of every country: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, filed online on the state portal.

Vietnam Immigration Department

Right after arrival

  • Digital arrival declaration

    Before entry you complete a digital declaration that produces a QR code for border control. The requirement applies to visa-free entry as well.

    Vietnam Immigration Department

  • Registration at your place of residence

    A foreign national must be registered at their address of stay. A hotel or landlord normally does it, but responsibility for the registration remains with the foreign national.

    Vietnam Immigration Department

Prepare at home in advance

  • Police clearance certificate from Kazakhstan

    Issued through eGov.kz or a public service centre. Filing abroad usually requires an apostille and a translation by a sworn translator of the destination country.

    eGov.kz · criminal record information

  • Consular legalisation instead of an apostille — until 11 September 2026

    Vietnam has acceded to the Apostille Convention, but it enters into force for the country on 11 September 2026. Until then Russian and Kazakhstani documents are accepted only after consular legalisation; an apostille will not do. If you are filing around that date, check which procedure will be applied to your file.

    Hague Conference on Private International Law

Apply for the e-visa only on the state portal: intermediary sites charge a mark-up and do not issue the visa.

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