Latest Visa Updates August 2026
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The latest Vietnam entry rules our team is tracking right now.
Kept current by our team — last reviewed August 2026. We only list changes once we’ve verified them directly with consular services.
Vietnam Visas
From the 90-day e-visa to work, investor and residence routes — every way into Vietnam. Tap any visa to see the essentials.
90Days
Vietnam E-visa
Open to all nationalities, single or multiple entry, across 80+ ports of entry.
The fastest, simplest way in — we prepare and submit it for you.
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Vietnam E-visa
Open to all nationalities, single or multiple entry, across 80+ ports of entry. The fastest, simplest way in — we prepare and submit it for you.
Tap for details →- Validity: up to 90 days, single or multiple entry
- Eligibility: all nationalities, ~80+ ports of entry
- Fee: from USD $25 · processing: ~3–5 working days
- Need: passport valid 6+ months (strictly enforced from Mar 2026)
- Migrify handles: preparation, submission & tracking
Entry Routes
Visa Exemption
30–45 days · 38 nationalities+
Visa Exemption
30–45 days · 38 nationalitiesVisa-free entry for eligible passports, plus Phu Quoc Island's direct 30-day access.
- Stay: 30 or 45 days by nationality
- Phu Quoc: up to 30 days visa-free, direct arrivals
- For: short tourism & visits
Visa on Arrival
With approval letter+
Visa on Arrival
With approval letterA pre-approved letter lets you collect your visa stamp at the airport on arrival.
- For: air travellers with an approval letter
- Need: approval letter + stamping fee at airport
- Migrify handles: arranging the approval letter
By Purpose
Tourist (DL)
Up to 90 days · leisure+
Tourist (DL)
Up to 90 days · leisureThe standard tourist visa for holidays and visits, single or multiple entry.
- Stay: up to 90 days
- For: leisure only — no work
Business (DN)
Work with VN enterprises+
Business (DN)
Work with VN enterprisesFor meetings, negotiations and short-term business with a Vietnamese company.
- Validity: up to 12 months
- Need: a sponsoring Vietnamese enterprise
Work (LD)
Employment · + work permit+
Work (LD)
Employment · + work permitFor foreign nationals employed in Vietnam — the work permit is handled alongside.
- Validity: up to 2 years, TRC-eligible
- Need: employer sponsorship + work permit
- Migrify handles: visa + work permit
Investor (DT)
Tiered by capital+
Investor (DT)
Tiered by capitalFor those investing in a Vietnamese business — graded DT1 to DT4 by investment level.
- Tiers: DT1 (highest) → DT4 by capital
- Perks: longer validity, residence eligibility
Study (DH)
Study & internship+
Study (DH)
Study & internshipFor students and interns sponsored by a Vietnamese institution.
- For: enrolled study or internships
- Need: school/institution sponsorship
Family (TT)
Dependants+
Family (TT)
DependantsFor spouses and children of Vietnamese citizens or resident foreigners.
- Validity: up to 12 months, TRC-eligible
- Need: proof of relationship + sponsor
Residence & Compliance
Temporary Residence Card
1–10 years+
Temporary Residence Card
1–10 yearsLong-stay residence tied to work, investment or family — no repeat visa runs.
- Validity: 1–10 years by category
- Perks: multiple entry, no repeat visas
- For: workers, investors, family members
Digital Arrival Card
Mandatory at HCMC · Apr 2026+
Digital Arrival Card
Mandatory at HCMC · Apr 2026A required pre-arrival declaration — don't get caught out at the airport.
- Where: Tan Son Nhat (HCMC), from 15 Apr 2026
- When: file within 72 hours before arrival
- Also note: 6-month passport validity enforced from Mar 2026
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