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Vietnam Visa & Work Permit from Thailand
E-visa 90-day multi, DN business, LĐ work permit with Temporary Residence Card, TT dependant, ĐT investor tiers, and DH student — filed through the Vietnamese Embassy Bangkok or Consulate-General Khon Kaen with in-house sworn Vietnamese translation.
Quick Answer
Thai tourists: visa-free 30 days. Work/long-stay: e-visa 90-day OR consular DN/LĐ. Service fee THB 4,500–25,000 depending on class and TRC coordination.
Visa classes we file
| Code | Purpose | Validity | Gov fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa | Tourism/business (all nationalities) | Up to 90 days single/multi | US$25 / US$50 |
| DN1/DN2 | Business — sponsored by VN entity | Up to 12 months | US$25–95 |
| LĐ1/LĐ2 | Work permit holder / exempt | Up to 24 months | US$95–135 |
| TT | Dependant of LĐ/DN/DT holder | Matches sponsor | US$25–95 |
| ĐT1–ĐT4 | Investor tiers (VND 3B → 100B+) | Up to 5 yr, TRC eligible | US$95–155 |
| DH | Student at licensed institution | Programme length | US$25–95 |
Work permit → TRC pathway
- Demand approval (DOLISA): Employer files position justification 30 days before recruit.
- Document pack: Bachelor's degree, CV, criminal record (≤6 mo), health check from MOH hospital, notarised + legalised in Thailand.
- LĐ filing: DOLISA issues work permit within 7 wd → LĐ visa converted at Immigration.
- TRC (Temporary Residence Card): Apply within 30 d of work permit — 1–2 yr card, unlimited entries.
- Dependants (TT): Spouse/children under 18 join with marriage/birth certs legalised + translated.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Vietnam?
- No — ASEAN reciprocity grants Thai ordinary passports visa-free entry up to 30 days for tourism/business. Long stays, work, and study require Vietnamese consular visas (DN1/DN2 business, LĐ1/LĐ2 work, TT dependant, DH student).
- E-visa vs consular visa — which do we file?
- E-visa (evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) covers 90-day single/multiple entry for 80+ nationalities including all EU/US/UK/AU/CA — US$25 single, US$50 multiple, 3 business days. For work (LĐ), business sponsorship (DN), or dependant (TT), we file consular applications through the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok or Consulate in Khon Kaen (yes — closest to our HQ).
- Work permit (Giấy phép lao động) — what do you need?
- Bachelor's degree + 3 yr experience OR 5 yr experience letter, criminal record (Thai + Vietnam if resident >6 mo), notarised diploma, health check from MOH-approved hospital, photos, employer's demand approval from DOLISA. Valid up to 2 yr. We handle full legalisation + Vietnamese translation via our sworn translators.
- Temporary Residence Card (TRC / Thẻ tạm trú)?
- After work permit issued, you may apply for TRC 1–5 yr matching contract. Allows unlimited entries, avoids visa runs, spouse/children can join under TT card. We coordinate with your employer's immigration officer.
- Timeline & fees?
- E-visa: 3 wd, US$25–50. Consular DN/LĐ: 5–7 wd, embassy fee US$25 + our service THB 4,500 (e-visa) / THB 12,000 (DN business) / THB 25,000 (LĐ work permit + TRC coordination).
- Common rejection reasons?
- Inconsistent employer sponsor letters, missing DOLISA demand approval before LĐ filing, unlegalised diplomas, criminal record older than 6 months, or e-visa photo cropped incorrectly (must be 4×6 cm, white background, no glasses).
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Official sources — visa & work permit
The information on this page follows the official sources below. Always check the latest version before you file.
- สำนักงานตรวจคนเข้าเมือง — วีซ่า รายงานตัว 90 วัน TM.30— Immigration Bureau
- Thai e-Visa Official Portal— MFA Thailand
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)— Immigration Bureau
- กรมการจัดหางาน — ใบอนุญาตทำงานคนต่างด้าว— Department of Employment
- สำนักงานคณะกรรมการส่งเสริมการลงทุน (BOI) / LTR Visa— Thailand Board of Investment
- กรมการกงสุล — บริการรับรองเอกสาร (นิติกรณ์)— กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the DTV and who realistically qualifies?
- The Destination Thailand Visa is a five-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable once per entry by a further 180 days at an immigration office. It targets remote workers employed or contracted outside Thailand, freelancers with foreign clients, and participants in Thai soft-power activities such as Muay Thai training, cooking courses or medical treatment, and it requires evidence of at least THB 500,000 in available funds.
- How is the LTR visa different from the DTV?
- The Long-Term Resident visa is a ten-year visa administered by the Board of Investment for wealthy global citizens, wealthy pensioners, work-from-Thailand professionals and highly skilled professionals, and it bundles a digital work permit, a flat 17% personal income tax rate for the skilled-professional category and annual instead of 90-day reporting. The DTV is cheaper and faster but grants no work permit for Thai-sourced work and no tax privileges.
- Can I work in Thailand on a tourist or DTV visa?
- No — any work performed inside Thailand requires a work permit or an equivalent digital work authorization, regardless of where the employer or client is located. The DTV is intended for work delivered to foreign employers and clients; taking on Thai clients or a Thai employer requires switching to a Non-B or LTR pathway with proper authorization.
- What most often causes a Schengen or UK visa refusal from Thailand?
- The dominant causes are weak evidence of ties to Thailand, bank statements that show a sudden unexplained deposit shortly before filing, inconsistencies between the application form and supporting documents, insufficient or non-compliant travel insurance, and an itinerary that does not match the stated purpose. Refusals are recorded, so a re-application must directly address the refusal ground rather than simply resubmit the same file.