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Vietnam Investor visa DT3 Program

Minimum investmentUSD 150,000
Processing time4-6 Months

Vietnam Investor visa DT3 Program overview

The Vietnam DT3 Investment Visa is a foreign investor visa for those who plan to implement an investment project in Vietnam. An applicant 18 or older either sets up a new legal entity or acquires an existing company, with a minimum investment of VND 3 billion contributed as capital or used to buy shares in a Vietnamese entity. The DT3 visa is valid for up to three years and is renewable subject to conditions, the investor can benefit from a work permit exemption valid for up to two years, and a temporary residence card can be applied for.


The visa carries the right to live, work, and study in Vietnam, with no education or language requirement, and the legal spouse and children under 18 can be included. Investors must hold the nationality of a World Trade Organization member country and obtain all required licenses before running the company. Processing runs 4 to 6 months.

Vietnam Investor visa DT3 Program benefits

  1. Work permit exemption valid up to 2 years, renewable subject to conditions
  2. Visa valid up to 3 years, renewable subject to conditions
  3. Possibility to apply for a Temporary Residence Card
  4. Dependents included: spouse and children under 18
  5. Right to live, work, and study in Vietnam
  6. No education and language requirement

Vietnam Investor visa DT3 Program requirements

  1. Conduct a viable project in Vietnam
  2. Make a minimum investment of VND 3 billion through a capital contribution to a company established in Vietnam

Vietnam Investor visa DT3 Program investment options

  1. Completing investment project registration and company incorporation in the city where the applicant plans to settle
  2. Contributing capital or acquiring shares in an existing Vietnamese entity with a minimum amount of VND 3 billion

Vietnam Investor visa DT3 Program application process

Process (4 to 6 months)

  1. Establish or invest in a Vietnamese company
  2. Prepare necessary corporate and investment documents
  3. Apply for a work permit exemption (if applicable)
  4. Apply for an entry approval letter and a DT3 visa
  5. Apply for a Vietnamese temporary residence card (optional)

Frequently asked questions

Is setting up a company required for the Vietnam DT3 program?

The foreign investor can either set up a new legal entity or acquire an existing company in Vietnam.

What is the minimum amount to invest for the Vietnam DT3 program?

The minimum investment for the DT3 must be at least VND 3 billion.

Is a work permit required to run the invested company under the Vietnam DT3 program?

No. The foreign investor may benefit from a work permit for up to two years, renewable subject to conditions.

What is the validity of the DT3 visa?

Up to three years, renewable subject to conditions.

Is it possible to apply for a temporary residence card with the Vietnam DT3 program?

Yes. A DT3 visa holder can apply for a temporary residence card, and this step appears as an optional part of the application process after the entry approval letter and DT3 visa are obtained.

Are there any restrictions on the nationalities applying for the Vietnam DT3 program?

Yes, eligibility is tied to nationality. Foreign investors who hold the nationality of a World Trade Organization (WTO) member country are eligible to apply for the program.

Is there any age limit to apply for the Vietnam DT3 program?

There is a minimum age but no stated maximum. The main applicant must be 18 years old or above.

Are there any medical requirements for the Vietnam DT3 program?

No. Applicants are not required to meet any medical conditions or submit a medical certificate to apply for the DT3 program.

Are there any language requirements for the Vietnam DT3 program?

No. There is no language requirement to apply for the program, and the brochure also confirms there is no education requirement.

Does a Vietnamese residence card allow visa-free travel within ASEAN under the Vietnam DT3 program?

No. A Vietnamese residence card does not provide visa-free travel within ASEAN, so travel to other ASEAN countries would still follow their own visa rules.

Does the applicant's family also benefit from the Vietnam DT3 program?

Yes. The applicant's family can be included, specifically the legal spouse and children under 18 years old.

Does the government need to recognize the project under the Vietnam DT3 program?

Yes. The foreign investor must obtain all required licenses and certificates before implementing the project or running the invested company.

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