Most foreign business travellers to Vietnam need a visa. The 90-day e-visa (USD 25 single entry, USD 50 multiple entry) is applied for online through the official Vietnam National Electronic Visa system and covers attending trade fairs, meetings and conferences. Some nationalities are visa exempt; confirm your eligibility before booking flights.
Estimated cost: USD 25 for a single-entry e-visa and USD 50 for a multiple-entry e-visa, payable online through the official government portal.
Processing: Official e-visa approval is not instant, so apply online through evisa.gov.vn at least 2-3 weeks before departure to leave buffer for document corrections and peak-period queues.
The 90-day e-visa is sufficient for most trade-fair trips and requires no local sponsor. Business visa codes DN1/DN2 apply to longer commercial assignments. e-Visa holders may enter through 42 designated border gates, including Vietnam's international airports, and holders may be able to apply for a new visa if invited or guaranteed by an organisation in Vietnam.
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