Visa Question

bdsmith62 · 2022-02-26T03:10:13+01:00

Hi all! Question for all of you if you don’t mind. Fiancé and I wish to move to Vietnam permanently. I have a Vietnamese friend and we plan to open a business together. I’ve looked up visas but I’m confused on which one I can/ should get. From what I read, in order to become a citizen I need to live there for 5 years, learn the language, etc. I saw there’s a 5 year visa but read some place that you can only get that if you are of Vietnamese descent. So, I’m assuming we have to get the 1 year or less and then do a visa run to china or something when it’s needed. Is any of that correct? Also, any tips on locating a place to live before we get there? I found a site called FazWaz but am unsure the legitimacy of that site. My friend is also looking in his spare time but he’s a busy man. So in conclusion, What length and type of visa can my fiancé and I get? Again, the plan is to open a technology based company there (read up on that too). I’ve taught ESL in Korea in the past but am really not wanting to teach anymore. Thoughts? Thank you to all in advance! -Ben

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OceanBeach92107VIP Member28 April 2022 15:52:20

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Hi Guys

Any updates on latest Vietnam visas?

Johno
- @Johnfin

No.

Only rumors.

See my reply to the post before yours:

Smith, if you are still here, as reported there are now 1 year tourist visas for Americans for $215 from Vietnamese embassy in SF.
- @gobot

Hey P,

Unfortunately those reports of the 1-year visas being available through consulates/embassy were premature.

Initially, they accepted applications with payments and confirmed visa approvals over the phone.

Soon after that they refunded the fees paid and are (as of today) again refuse to accept new applications.

So many rumors about when they will again allow those visas to be issued.

I'm personally hoping for May, or June at the latest.

OceanBeach92107VIP Member18 May 2022 20:37:43

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Hi Guys

Any updates on latest Vietnam visas?

Johno
- @Johnfin

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