“Guide to Applying for Vietnam Business Visa for Indian Citizens 2025” Documents and procedures to obtain Vietnam Business e-visa.

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Definition and types of Vietnam business visa

The Vietnam business visa is a type of visa specifically open to Indian citizens who go to Vietnam to engage in business activities. It allows the holder to stay in Vietnam for a short period of time to engage in work-related activities such as meetings, cooperation negotiations, and exhibitions.

According to the validity period and the number of entries. So, Vietnam business visas can be divided into the following types:

• Single-entry business visa: Applicable to Indian business people who only need to stay in Vietnam for a short period of time. With a validity period of 1 month or 3 months.
• Multiple-entry business visa: For people who need to enter and exit Vietnam frequently. The visa is valid for 1-3 months and the number of entries is unlimited. Choosing this visa can save you the trouble of repeated processing.
• Long-term business visa: Indian citizens who plan to work or live in Vietnam for a long time can apply for a long-term business visa with a validity period of 6 months to 1 year (but this visa must be guaranteed by a Vietnamese company).

Note: Indian businessmen who already have an APEC card can enter Vietnam visa-free, with a maximum stay of 90 days each time.

Conditions for applying for a business e-visa

Before formally applying, Indian citizens need to ensure that they meet the following basic conditions:

• Valid Indian passport: Your Indian Special Administrative Region passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of your expected arrival in Vietnam. If your passport is about to expire, please apply for renewal in time.
• Blank pages in your passport: There should be at least 2 blank pages in your passport for stamping Vietnam entry and exit stamps.
• Photo Specifications: You need to prepare a color half-length front-facing ID photo taken within the last 6 months, with a size of 4x6cm. No sunglasses or hats are allowed, and the background of the photo should be kept pure.
• Valid credit card: In most cases, you need to pay the application fee in advance through a credit card or electronic payment platform such as PayPal.

Advantages of applying for a Vietnam Business Visa

Compared with traditional paper visa applications. Thus, obtaining a Vietnam Business e-visa through online channels has the following advantages:

• Efficient and convenient: You can easily submit your application at any location and at any time. Without having to go to the embassy or consulate in person to queue up.
• No need for a Vietnamese company guarantee: Applicants can take the initiative to apply directly online, without having to find a Vietnamese company guarantee.
• Fast processing: After successfully paying the application fee, the general service can be approved within 4 working days. And the emergency service can be received in as fast as 1 working day.
• Transparent fees: The charging standards for online applications are clear at a glance, without any hidden fees. The fees are all included. You can enter Vietnam directly with an electronic visa and do not need to pay any fees. You can choose expedited or general services at your discretion.
• Flexible use: The electronic visa can be printed at any time for backup, or directly on the mobile phone. There is no need to send the passport, reducing the risk of loss.

Steps for Indian residents to apply for Vietnam Business e-visa

Step 1 – Visit the official website of Vietnam e-visa or the agency website to apply (we guarantee 100% on-time visa issuance)

Step 2 – Fill in the online application form (select e-visa): https://www.vietnam-visa.in/apply-vietnam-visa/. After entering the website, please read the instructions on the page carefully and start filling in the online application form. You need to provide the following information:

• Application category: Select “Business” as the purpose of the application.
• Itinerary: Expected arrival and departure dates in Vietnam, as well as entry and departure ports.
• Contact information: Valid email address.
• Please check carefully when filling in to avoid any errors or omissions.

Step 3 – Upload the required documents: After completing the application form. You need to upload the electronic version of the following documents as required:

• A scanned copy or clear photo of the passport data page
• A recent color half-length frontal ID photo

Step 4 – Pay the application fee online: After all application materials have been reviewed. You need to pay the corresponding fee for the type of visa you selected by credit card or electronic payment platform.

Step 5 – Obtain and print the e-visa

We will send you the e-visa PDF file via email to the email address you filled in the application form. Please be sure to check whether the visa information is correct.

After obtaining the e-visa, you can show it directly on your mobile phone or print it out for easy presentation and inspection when you arrive in Vietnam. Please use A4 paper for the printed version and keep the document intact.

Step 6 –  Go to Vietnam and enter successfully: The last step is to bring the printed e-visa (keep a copy on your mobile phone) and show it to Vietnamese customs and immigration officials together with your passport.

Notes on applying for the Vietnam Business e-visa for Indian citizens

To ensure that you can successfully obtain the approval of Vietnam Business e-visa, you also need to pay attention to the following aspects during the application process:

Information filling specifications

• Please carefully check whether the information you fill in is correct and avoid low-level errors such as typos and omissions. Please fill in the expected entry and exit dates to ensure that your entry and exit time is within your scheduled time. You cannot enter Vietnam in advance or overstay.
• The most important thing is to fill in a valid email address (it is best to fill in two emails, which is safer and we can find you).

Document preparation requirements

• Please upload a clear and complete scan or photo of your passport data page;
• Please make sure that the ID photo uploaded has a white background, front view, and half-body, and is recently taken;
• Please do not wear sunglasses or any items that cover your face in the photo;
• The file format only supports PDF, JPG, or PNG, and other formats are not accepted.

Notice on Visa Extension

First of all, Vietnam electronic visas cannot be extended. If you want to work in Vietnam for a long time, we recommend that you let your Vietnamese company help you process your business visa, so that you can apply for a visa extension in Vietnam.

Applicants with a Vietnamese sponsor company please follow the instructions below to process the visa extension:

Extension application time: You must submit an extension application at least 7 working days before the visa expires. Otherwise, once the validity period is exceeded, it will be regarded as illegal stay and may be punished. Therefore, please make an extension plan in advance to avoid unnecessary troubles due to negligence.

Extension application materials

To apply for an extension of Vietnam business visa, you need to prepare the following materials:

• Original and copy of valid passport
• 2 new color ID photos with white background
• Filled in the extension application form
• Invitation letter or work certificate document
• Sufficient financial proof (such as bank statement, payroll, etc.)
• Extension fee (depending on the specific situation)
• Please ensure the authenticity and completeness of all documents to avoid delays in approval due to insufficient preparation.

Extension application channels: You can choose any of the following channels to apply for a Vietnam business visa extension: go to the local immigration department in Vietnam in person or let your company help you handle the extension.

Approval time and results: Generally, the Vietnam Immigration Department will make an approval decision within 7-10 working days after receiving your extension application. If approved, the validity period of your visa will be extended accordingly. If unfortunately rejected, you will have to leave the country before the visa expires. To avoid this situation, please be sure to provide sufficient reasons and supporting documents for the extension to ensure that the application is reasonable and legal.