Vietnam Visa Guide 2026
Vietnam is practical rather than generous: the 90-day e-visa is excellent for testing Da Nang, Saigon, or Hanoi, but serious long-term stays usually require company sponsorship, work authorization, or regular exits.
Current Visa News
Official e-visa portal moved
Vietnam Immigration says the e-visa portal moved to evisa.gov.vn and thithucdientu.gov.vn from 11 November 2024.
Official source: Vietnam Immigration Department90-day single or multiple-entry e-visa is the main route
Vietnam Immigration states e-visas are valid for a maximum of 90 days, single or multiple entry.
Official source: Vietnam Immigration DepartmentBest Visa Route by Situation
Tourism
The 90-day e-visa is the default. Apply through the official government portal and leave buffer time for processing or correction.
Business
Business entry is sponsorship-led. If a Vietnamese company or organization is inviting you, let them handle the required paperwork.
Retirement
Vietnam does not have a clean, popular retirement visa comparable to Thailand. Retirees usually rely on e-visas, sponsorship, or a different regional base.
Remote work
There is no formal Vietnam digital nomad visa. The practical route is e-visa plus compliance caution, or a proper work/TRC route if locally employed.
Visa Types to Compare
90-day e-visa
Nomads, scouts, frequent regional travelersThe practical default. Apply only through the official government portal.
Business-sponsored visa
Company visits, local commercial activityRequires a Vietnamese inviting or sponsoring organization.
Work permit + TRC
Formal employment or company setupThe realistic long-term route, but paperwork-heavy.
Tourism visa runs
People testing Vietnam before committingCommon, but build in buffer time and never treat approval as automatic.
My practical recommendation
Do not plan your whole move around forum advice or an old YouTube comment. Use the official source links above, then confirm the exact documents with the embassy, immigration office, employer, or a reputable local agent before booking a one-way flight.