Business Visa and Temporary Residence Card Services in Vietnam
Planning a business visit or a longer stay in Vietnam requires a clear purpose, an assessment of the application route and documents supporting the applicant's circumstances.
Discuss your planned stay in Vietnam
Pham Do Law Firm provides support with business visas and temporary residence cards (thẻ tạm trú, TRC). We review the purpose of entry or residence, the applicant's eligibility, sponsoring arrangements and existing immigration documents before preparing the agreed application.
Business visas and temporary residence cards have distinct eligibility requirements and application procedures. A business visa does not automatically qualify its holder for a TRC. We assess the appropriate route based on the planned activities, sponsoring arrangements and applicable residence conditions.
Start with the visit or stay being planned
Visiting for business discussions
We review the planned activities, dates and Vietnamese organisation involved. We identify the appropriate application route to assess and the information needed from the visitor and any proposed sponsor.
Arranging an employment assignment
We assess the intended stay alongside the employer's details and any work permit (giấy phép lao động) or exemption documents. This helps identify the separate employment and immigration tasks that need to be coordinated.
A business visa does not, by itself, establish permission to undertake employment in Vietnam. We assess applicable work permit requirements or exemptions separately from immigration status.
Planning an investment-related stay
We examine the applicant's role in the Vietnamese business and the investment or company documents available. The review addresses whether those circumstances support the proposed application, rather than assuming that every investor qualifies for a TRC.
Documents, application support and handover
Our team identifies the evidence needed for the application and allocates preparation tasks between the applicant and the sponsoring organisation, where required. The agreed work covers document preparation, submission support and explanation of the outcome.
| Stage | Work | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Initial review | Examine the purpose, sponsor and existing document status. | Advice on the application to consider and information still needed. |
| Preparation | Review supporting records and prepare application documents. | A case-specific checklist and documents for review and signature. |
| Filing and follow-up | Assist with submission and requests for clarification. | Updates on outstanding application requirements. |
| Handover | Explain the authority's response. | Documents issued or responses received, with relevant next steps. |
The proposal separates professional fees, authority charges and document-related costs. It also identifies any additional employment or company-registration work. Timing depends on preparation and authority processing; approval and a fixed completion date are not guaranteed.
Existing visas and residence cards
We review the current document, its expiry date and any change to the planned stay before advising on the next procedure. This is especially important when the applicant is already in Vietnam or has a near-term travel commitment.
An enquiry does not extend an existing document. Where time is short, provide the expiry date first so the available options can be assessed promptly.
Support connected to the business behind the stay
Pham Do Law Firm advises on foreign investment, company registration and foreign-worker documentation. This allows us to consider immigration applications in the context of the applicant's role and the Vietnamese business involved, while keeping separate legal procedures and fees clearly identified.
Questions about planning a visit or residence
Does a business visa qualify its holder for a temporary residence card?
Not automatically. Business visa categories DN1 and DN2 are not themselves among the TRC-eligible categories under Article 36 of Vietnam's immigration law, as amended (consolidated in Document No. 62/VBHN-VPQH of 23 March 2026). We review whether the applicant qualifies under another applicable category, such as investment or employment, and what supporting documents are required.
What if the company in Vietnam has not been established yet?
We can discuss the planned visit before incorporation. The enquiry should identify the applicant's activities and any Vietnamese organisation already involved; the application assessment cannot treat a future company as an existing sponsor.
What should the first enquiry include?
We need a summary of nationality, current location, purpose, dates and the organisation involved. Details of existing visa or residence documents, including expiry dates, help us identify any immediate issue.
Can visa and work permit matters be considered together?
Yes. We can assess the connected work and identify the separate applications in one proposal. The employer and applicant can then see which documents and decisions each procedure requires.
Do I need to send my passport immediately?
No. A summary is sufficient for the first enquiry. We will explain which personal records are needed and how to provide them for the application review.
Discuss the visit before fixing the application plan
Share the purpose of the stay, proposed dates and current document status with Pham Do Law Firm. We can discuss the application work, the information still needed and preparation responsibilities before providing a proposal.
Discuss your planned stay in Vietnam
Related services: Work Permit and Company Incorporation.