Student (DH)
Vietnam
Last updated: December 30, 2025
1 years
$25-$100
1-2 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
The DH visa is Vietnam's student visa. You get it when a Vietnamese school accepts you to study. You can stay in Vietnam legally and study full-time. This visa lets you live in Vietnam while attending school. You cannot work or run a business. The visa is active right now (December 2025). Vietnam has not discontinued it.
Key Benefits
- Study full-time at any Vietnamese school
- Bring spouse and children under 18
- Stay up to 5 years with extensions in Vietnam
- Travel in and out of Vietnam freely
- Access to Vietnamese healthcare
- First step toward permanent residence in Vietnam
- Switch to different school with new approval letter
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Any age (no age limit)
- Accepted to a Vietnamese school (required)
- Can afford it (proof of funds required)
- Clean criminal record
- Valid passport (12+ months validity)
- Good health (no serious contagious disease)
- Genuine intention to study
Financial Requirement
You must prove you have enough money for tuition (full amount), living costs ($400-$800 per month), and health insurance ($50-$200 per year). Show 6-12 months of bank statements. If your parents sponsor you, they must show proof of income. No official minimum - just prove you have enough money.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for at least 12 months
- School acceptance letterFrom your Vietnamese school - most important document
- Form NA2Your school fills this out
- Visa application formYou fill this out
- Passport photos4 color photos (4×6 cm, white background)
- Bank statementsLast 6-12 months
- Health insurance proofCoverage for your stay
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.