DT1 Investor Visa
Vietnam
Last updated: December 30, 2025
5 years (renewable)
$155
8-12 days
High
About this Visa
The DT1 visa is for people who invest money in Vietnam and start a business. You need to invest at least $3.8 million. This is for serious investors, not tourists. With this visa, you can live in Vietnam, run your own business, and bring your family. You don't need a work permit. This is Vietnam's top investor visa.
Key Benefits
- Work for your own company without work permit
- Live in Vietnam for up to 5 years
- Get residence card valid up to 10 years
- Bring spouse and children under 18
- Travel freely in and out of Vietnam
- Access hospitals and healthcare
- Possible path to Vietnamese citizenship after 5 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- No criminal record in Vietnam or home country
- Must have $3.8 million to invest
- Money must be from legal sources
- No language requirement
- No education requirement
- No work experience requirement
Financial Requirement
Must invest 100 billion Vietnamese Dong ($3.8 million USD) in a Vietnamese company. Money must be from legal sources.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 6 months validity
- Passport photos2 recent photos, 4x6 cm, white background
- Bank statementsFrom home country showing money is yours
- Bank transfer proofProof money sent to Vietnamese company
- Investment certificateOr business documents showing your role
- Business licenseCertified copy from Vietnamese company
- Company registrationFrom Vietnamese company
- Visa application letterFrom Vietnamese company sponsor
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.