A Singaporean business owner secured Vietnam residency to reunite with his Vietnamese spouse and expand his business
Client Profile
The client was looking to obtain residency in Vietnam to be able to reunite with their spouse already living in Vietnam. The two main reasons were to reunite with family as the applicant's spouse is Vietnamese and living in Vietnam; as well as to be able to enjoy greater business mobility. The client could expand their market and business operations in Vietnam while reuniting with their wife.
Obstacles & Complications
Choosing the Right Business to Operate in Vietnam
The biggest decision the applicant faced was choosing an appropriate business to operate in Vietnam. Our most important task was to advise the client on choosing an appropriate business that matches their business background. The client ended up setting up a Management Consultancy and market research service.
Had They Tried Other Advisors?
No, the applicant's primary choice was HLG due to its excellent reputation and high standard of service.
Our Approach
Our most important task was to advise the client on choosing an appropriate business that matches their business background. The client ended up setting up a Management Consultancy and market research service. We then advised the client on how to obtain the required licenses and certificates before running the business. The investment process took around 1.5 months, while business registration took about 1 month to complete. The DT3 visa process itself took around 1.5 months.
What Made Our Approach Different
With our Vietnamese legal team, we supported the client in incorporating and setting up their business while dealing with relevant Vietnamese government departments to ensure the smoothness and legality of the process before applying for the visa itself.
How We Overcame the Complications
We encountered no major complications during the process as we cooperated closely with the client throughout.
Results
| Start date | 10 January 2025 |
| Approval date | September 2025 |
| Processing time | 9 months |
| Investment | USD 150,000 — Setting up a business in Vietnam (Management Consultancy & Market Research) |
| Family included | No |
| Residency obtained | Yes |
| Real-world impact | The client is now living in Vietnam with their Vietnamese spouse. The client could expand their market and business operations in Vietnam while reuniting with their wife. |
| Current status | Living and operating their business in Thailand and Vietnam. |
| Still working with Harvey? | Yes — seeking additional legal advice on business and immigration matters. |
| Referred others? | No |
Client Testimonial
The entire process was smooth and without bumps thanks to close cooperation and coordination with HLG.Confidential Client — Singaporean Business Owner
HLG's high level of professionalism made my life much easier throughout the process.Confidential Client — Singaporean Business Owner
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