DT3 Investor Visa
Vietnam
Last updated: December 30, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$25-$155
4-6 months
High
About this Visa
The DT3 visa lets you live and work in Vietnam if you invest money in a business there. You need to invest between $114,000 and $1.9 million. This visa is for people who want to start a business or invest in Vietnam long-term. The visa lets you work in your own business without getting extra permission. Your family (spouse and children) can come with you. You can stay for up to 3 years and then renew it. The main catch: You must be a citizen of a WTO country (about 166 countries). This includes most developed and developing countries. Only about 25 countries cannot get this visa.
Key Benefits
- Work in your own business without separate work permit
- Bring spouse and children
- Stay 3 years then renew
- Travel freely in and out
- No language test required
- No education requirement
- Family study rights in Vietnam
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Must be citizen of WTO member country (about 166 countries)
- Valid passport required
- No criminal record or serious legal problems
- Not banned from entering Vietnam
- Must invest required capital in Vietnamese company
Financial Requirement
Must invest $114,000 to $1.9 million directly into a Vietnamese company with bank transfer proof
Documents
- Valid passportMust be good for at least 6 months
- Proof of investmentBank transfer receipts showing capital injection
- Company registration documentsVietnamese government registration documents
- Visa application formCompleted application form
- Passport photos2 photos (4 × 6 cm, white background)
- Proof of residenceIf applying from inside Vietnam
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.