Applying for a Vietnam business visa in Hong Kong is an important procedure for foreigners who want to come to Vietnam to work. To be able to complete this procedure smoothly and quickly, you need to clearly understand the requirements and regulations of the Vietnamese government. In this article, we will show you how to obtain a Vietnam business visa and provide important tips to help you get the best results.
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Vietnam Business Visa Requirements
Valid Passport
To apply for a visa, you need to have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity from the expected date of entry. If your passport has expired or is about to expire, you need to renew it before applying for a visa.
Business Invitation Letter
You need an invitation letter from the unit in Vietnam where you will be working. This invitation letter needs to be issued by an agency, organization or business in Vietnam and must be confirmed by the Immigration Department of Vietnam.
Certificate of business registration
If you are a representative of a foreign company, you need to have the company’s business registration certificate in Hong Kong. This certificate needs to be translated into Vietnamese and notarized at the Vietnamese embassy in Hong Kong.
Labor Contract or Work Permit
If you are an employee, you need to have a labor contract or work permit from the company in Vietnam. If you are a business owner, you need to have an investment license or a business establishment license in Vietnam.
How to apply for a Vietnam Business visa in Hong Kong?
there are 02 ways to get a business visa, you can apply at the Vietnam Embassy or visa on arrival (VOA).
Apply for a visa at the local Consulate
Here is the contact detail of the office:
Address: 15/F, Great Smart Tower, 230 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Tel: (852) 2591-4510; 2591-4517; 2835-9358; 2835-9398
Fax:(852) 2591-4524
Email: [email protected]
Website: vnconsulate-hongkong.mofa.gov.vn
Working hour:
- From 7:30 to 11:30 and 14:00 to 16:30, Monday through Friday.
- The Vietnam Consulate is closed to the public on both Vietnam and China public holidays.
Procedures for applying for a visa at the consulate office
Step 1: Fill out Visa Application
First, you need to download and fill out a business visa application at the Vietnamese consulate in Hong Kong. After filling out all the information, you need to print out and sign the application.
Step 2: Prepare Documents
After filling out the visa application, you need to prepare documents including:
- Valid passport
- Business invitation letter/visa approval letter
- Business registration certificate (if applicable)
- Labor contract or work permit (if applicable)
- Portrait photo (3x4cm)
Step 3: Submit Documents and Fees
You need to submit the application and visa fees at the office. Processing time is about 5 working days.
Step 4: Get Visa
After your application is processed, you can go to the office to receive your visa. The visa will be affixed to your passport and is valid for a maximum of 3 months.
Visa on arrival
Hong Kong citizens and foreign travelers who staying far away or do not have free time to visit the Consulate in Hong Kong can apply for a visa on arrival (VOA). It’s very simple as applicants just need to complete only 03 simple steps as below:
- Apply for a visa online by filling the secure form and make a payment.
- Be received confirmation and get your visa approval letter (VAL)/invitation letter.
- Submit the letter and get your visa stamp upon arrival checkpoint in Vietnam such as airport or borderland.
That’s it!
Click here for more detail about how to apply for a visa online.
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How much does Vietnam Business visa in Hong Kong cost?
Applicants who apply for a visa at Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam should contact with them to get a confirmation about their regulated fee.
Applicants, for a visa on arrival, have to pay 02 types of fees.
- Service fee: pay for visa agent to submit and collect your visa application at the Immigration Department.
- Stamp fee: pay at the visa counter on arrival checkpoint in order to get visa stamp onto your passport.
The stamp fee is regulated by the Vietnam Ministry of Finance and the service fee is published on our page at Vietnam visa on arrival fees, after take a look, you can also click down here to
Standard processing time is 5 working days. Emergency or urgent visa service is available if you want to get the result faster.
During the weekend, China and Vietnam Public Holidays, your business visa application won’t be solved. If you need a visa to Vietnam at this time, please select and apply for the tourist visa. (click here to see more detail).
Furthermore, the business visa can be extended or renewed for another period of time when you need more time in this country.
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Vietdream team.
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