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Investor Visa (DT1-DT4)

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Tiered investor visa (DT1 to DT4) for foreign investors and representatives, graded by the amount of capital contributed.

No sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyValidity rises with the tier - the highest tiers run for several years, while the lowest tier is shorter; residence cards align to the tier.
Processing time
Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal.
Government fees
Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
Typical duration
Validity rises with the tier - the highest tiers run for several years, while the lowest tier is shorter; residence cards align to the tier.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗

In short

As of 9 July 2026, the Investor Visa (DT1-DT4) for Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an unsponsored Vietnam immigration route. Sources: official Socialist Republic of Vietnam government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/vietnam/investor-visa-dt#answer

What is the Investor Visa (DT1-DT4) in Socialist Republic of Vietnam?

Investor Visa (DT1-DT4) is an unsponsored Vietnam route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal; typical duration is Validity rises with the tier - the highest tiers run for several years, while the lowest tier is shorter; residence cards align to the tier. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

Vietnam's investor visa is issued in four tiers, DT1 to DT4, to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organisations, graded by the amount of capital contributed and the sector. Higher tiers (notably DT1) reflect larger capital and carry longer validity, while lower tiers reflect smaller contributions and shorter validity. Holders of the higher tiers can typically obtain a temporary residence card and bring family, and longer continuous residence can open a permanent-residence pathway. The lowest tier carries the shortest validity and the fewest onward rights.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Identify which DT tier your capital contribution and sector qualify you for and the rights it carries.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Register the investment and assemble capital, company and personal documents for the tier.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply for the DT investor visa, and where eligible the temporary residence card, through the Immigration Department.

  4. After approval

    Enter Vietnam, obtain a residence card where eligible, and maintain the qualifying investment.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Investor Visa (DT1-DT4), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Investor Visa (DT1-DT4) instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Vietnam

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Vietnam. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Investor Visa (DT1-DT4) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Investor Visa (DT1-DT4).

    Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between DT1, DT2, DT3 and DT4?+

The DT tiers are graded by the amount of capital contributed and the sector, with DT1 the highest and DT4 the lowest. Higher tiers carry longer validity and broader residence and family rights. The exact capital bands are set by law and can change, so confirm the current thresholds on the official immigration page.

Can an investor visa lead to permanent residence?+

Higher-tier investors can usually obtain a temporary residence card, and after sufficient continuous residence some may qualify for a permanent residence card. Lower tiers carry fewer rights. Check the current conditions on the official immigration page.

Can I move to Vietnam as an investor without a job offer or an employer to sponsor me?+

Yes. The investor visa (DT1 to DT4) is for foreign investors and representatives and does not require an employer sponsor; it is graded by the amount of capital you contribute and the sector. Confirm the current tiers and requirements on the official immigration page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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