The Vietnam DT4 Investment Visa is a foreign investor visa for those who plan to create and operate a business in Vietnam. An applicant 18 or older either sets up a new legal entity or acquires an existing company, contributing capital or buying shares, with no minimum investment amount except for certain special business activities. The DT4 visa is valid for up to one year and is renewable subject to conditions, and a work permit, which is required to run the company, can be valid for up to two years and is also renewable.
The visa carries the right to live and work in Vietnam and no language requirement, though a DT4 holder cannot apply directly for a temporary residence card and the applicant's family does not benefit from the program. 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.
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Vietnam Investment Visa DT4
Vietnam Investment Visa DT4 overview
Vietnam Investment Visa DT4 benefits
- No minimum requirement of investment amount
- Visa valid for up to 1 year, renewable subject to conditions
- Possibility to apply for a work permit valid up to 2 years, subject to satisfaction of eligibility conditions
- Right to live and work in Vietnam
- No language requirement
Vietnam Investment Visa DT4 requirements
- Conduct a viable project in Vietnam
- Make an investment through a capital contribution to a company established in Vietnam
Vietnam Investment Visa DT4 investment options
- Completing investment project registration and company incorporation in the city where the applicant plans to settle
- Contributing capital or acquiring shares in an existing Vietnamese entity
Vietnam Investment Visa DT4 application process
Process (4 to 6 months)
- Establish or invest in a Vietnamese company
- Prepare necessary corporate and investment documents
- Apply for a work permit exemption (if applicable)
- Apply for an entry approval letter and a DT4 visa
Frequently asked questions
Is setting up a company required for the Vietnam DT4 program?
The foreign investor can either create a new legal entity or acquire an existing company in Vietnam to conduct business.
What is the minimum amount to invest for the Vietnam DT4 program?
Apart from certain special business activities, there is no minimum investment amount required.
Is a work permit required to run the invested company under the Vietnam DT4 program?
Yes, a work permit is required.
What is the validity period of the work permit under the Vietnam DT4 program?
Up to two years, renewable subject to conditions.
What is the validity period of the DT4 visa?
The visa is valid for up to one year, renewable subject to conditions.
Is it possible to apply for a temporary residence card with the Vietnam DT4 program?
No. A DT4 visa holder cannot apply directly for a temporary residence card, unless there is a later change to a residence permit category that qualifies for such an application.
Are there any restrictions on the nationalities applying for the Vietnam DT4 program?
Foreign investors who hold the nationality of a World Trade Organization (WTO) member country are eligible to apply.
Is there any age limit to apply for the Vietnam DT4 program?
The main applicant must be 18 or older.
Are there any medical requirements for the Vietnam DT4 program?
No, there is no medial requirements for the Vietnam DT4 program.
Are there any language requirements for the Vietnam DT4 program?
No, there is no language requirements for the Vietnam DT4 program.
Does a Vietnamese residence card allow visa-free travel within ASEAN under the Vietnam DT4 program?
No, a Vietnamese residence card does not grant visa-free travel within the Asian area
Does the applicant's family also benefit from the Vietnam DT4 program?
No, the DT4 is for the applicant only.
Does the government need to recognize the project under the Vietnam DT4 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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