Multiple Entry Business Visas for visiting Vietnam

Should you be planning to visit Vietnam to do business and will be entering and leaving the country more than once, you should consider obtaining a multiple entry business visa. A multiple entry visa may be valid for three months, six months or up to one year depending upon the discretion of the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate General and fees will vary accordingly.

When applying for a multiple entry business visa prior to arrival, applicants should have the following:

• An original and signed passport that is valid for six months beyond your stay in Vietnam. There must also be a blank visa page available for the visa stamp.
• Two visa application forms per applicant with an original signature on each application.
• One recent 2 x 2 passport sized photograph.
• A formal invitation letter from your partner, host, representative, relative, friend or a travel agency in Vietnam. This must be pre-approved ahead of time by the Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security (258 Nguyen Trai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City or 40a Hang Bai, Hanoi). Based upon their approval, the Embassy of Vietnam will issue the visa to the applicant.
• A business letter from an employer or sponsoring company printed on company letterhead that introduces the applicant and indicates the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company and clearly states the purpose of the visit to Vietnam. The letter must indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and provide detailed contact information for the host entity.
• Proof of departure in the form of a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or a copy of your airline tickets.

Applicants should allow for up to a week for processing unless expedited processing is requested. However, for those planning to visit Vietnam for business, it is advised to contact either your embassy or consulate general in Vietnam or the nearest Vietnamese embassy or consulate general in your home or resident country.