Business trip or employment?
This list comes from the note on the official e-visa portal. Religious, press, medical and teaching activities also need permission from the competent authorities.
| What you do in Vietnam | What you need |
|---|---|
| Meetings, negotiations, trade fairs, site visits | E-visa, purpose: business |
| Employment in Vietnam | Work permit or exemption certificate, then a matching visa |
| Investment | Papers proving the investment, under the Law on Investment |
| Practising law | A practice licence, under the Law on Lawyers |
| Studying | Written consent from the Vietnamese school |
What the business e-visa form asks
Beyond the usual identity, passport and trip questions, the form asks for your occupation and employer (name, address, phone, your position) and, if any, the organisation or person you will contact in Vietnam. Answer precisely and consistently: the portal denies applications containing dishonest information.
Who handles the work permit?
The employer in Vietnam requests the work permit from the provincial authorities where you will work; since 7 August 2025 the rules are set by Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, and a permit lasts up to 2 years. Ask your employer for the current list of documents before you travel. We file e-visas for business trips; we do not handle work permits.
How it works, step by step
Working days are Vietnamese working days: weekends and Vietnamese public holidays do not count. If your trip is close, apply as early as you can.
| Step | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Apply | You send your passport page and a photo, then answer the questions the official form asks | About 10 minutes |
| 2. Pay | One card payment of US$74 (single entry) or US$99 (multiple entry) | At the end of the form |
| 3. We file | We check everything and submit your application on evisa.gov.vn | Within 24 working hours |
| 4. Processing | The Vietnam Immigration Department reviews the application | About 3 working days |
| 5. Your e-visa | You receive it by email, checked against your passport | As soon as it is issued |
What you need to apply
- A passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date
- A clear photo of your passport's data page, with no cut corners and both code lines at the bottom visible
- A recent portrait photo: white background, face straight, no hat, no glasses, formal clothes
- Your planned entry date, the airport or border gate you will use to enter and to leave, and the address of your first accommodation in Vietnam
- An email address (50 characters maximum) and a phone number with its country code
What it costs
If you cancel before we file, you are refunded in full. Once filed, the government fee is paid to the Immigration Department and is not refunded even if the visa is refused: our refund policy explains every case.
| Single entry | Multiple entry | |
|---|---|---|
| Our all-inclusive price | US$74 | US$99 |
| Included: the government fee | US$25 | US$50 |
| Included: checks, filing, follow-up, e-visa by email | Yes | Yes |
| Extra fee at checkout | None | None |
Questions
Can I use an e-visa for a business trip to Vietnam?
Yes, for short business activities such as meetings and trade fairs, choosing the business purpose on the form. Employment in Vietnam requires a work permit or an exemption certificate.
Do you handle work permits?
No. A work permit is requested by your employer in Vietnam. We handle e-visa applications.
Single or multiple entry for business?
If you will leave and come back during the validity, choose multiple entry. With us: US$74 single entry, US$99 multiple entry, all-inclusive.
How long can I stay on a business e-visa?
Up to 90 days, like any e-visa, within the validity dates printed on it.