NG Diplomatic and Official Visas in Vietnam: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
NG visas are the diplomatic and official visas issued for entry into Vietnam. The law divides NG into four sub-categories — NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG4 (Article 8…
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Does Vietnam issue multiple-entry e-visas?
The short answer: YES. Since 15 August 2023, Vietnam’s electronic visa (e-visa) is valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry. This article explains the…
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E-visa expiring while in Vietnam: can it be extended?
Your e-visa is about to expire while you’re still in Vietnam — can you get an “e-visa extension”? The straight answer: Vietnamese law does NOT provide any procedure…
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Which border gates can foreigners enter Vietnam with an e-visa?
Foreigners using an electronic visa (e-visa) must enter through an international border gate designated by the Government. There are currently 83 border gates accepting e-visas: 42 under the…
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Can a tourist visa (DL) be converted to a work visa in Vietnam?
Many people enter Vietnam on a tourist visa (DL symbol) and later wish to stay and work. So can a tourist visa be converted into a work visa?…
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Online temporary residence declaration for foreigners in Vietnam: step-by-step guide
Foreigners temporarily residing in Vietnam must have their temporary residence declared in accordance with the law. Since 21 May 2026, declarations are made uniformly on the Ministry of…
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Vietnam 45-Day Visa Exemption: Which Citizens Qualify and How Is the Stay Counted?
The 24 countries under the 45-day visa exemption (Resolutions 44 and 229), how the stay period is counted, entry conditions and extension rules — updated 14/10/2026.
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DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4 Investor Visas in Vietnam: Differences and How to Choose
Comparison of the four investor visa categories DT1–DT4 by contributed-capital thresholds, visa validity and TRC duration; key change: no TRC for DT4 since 1 July 2026.
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Vietnam E-Visa for Foreign Investors: Requirements, Stay Duration and How to Apply
Requirements, 90-day stay duration, fees and application procedures for Vietnam e-visa (EV) for foreign investors — updated per Consolidated Document 62/2026 and Law 118/2025.
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De Minimis and Cumulation Rules in FTAs
A shipment falls 2% short on RVC, or a single minor input fails the tariff-classification change — must the business give up preferential tariffs? Not necessarily. Free trade…
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