Vietnam has a population of about 100 million and a nominal GDP of roughly US$470 billion, one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. It is a member of ASEAN, and its currency is the dong. Its investor visa classes (DT) are included in the index.
Last Updated: August 5, 2026
Global Residency Programs Report: Vietnam
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Introduction
Vietnam’s Investor Visas (DT) Rankings Snapshot
The Global Residency Programs Index 2026 compares 48 residency pathways across five dimensions: Procedure, Mobility, Tax Optimization, Quality of Life, and Investment. The overall score provides a high-level comparison, while the individual rankings help readers identify the strengths and trade-offs most relevant to their priorities.
Index | Ranking | Score |
|---|---|---|
Overall Ranking
| 44th | 77.75 |
Procedure
| 16th | 88.47 |
Mobility
| 48th | 50 |
Tax Optimization
| 40th | 67.5 |
Quality of Life
| 37th | 76.45 |
Investment
| 40th | 73.84 |
Vietnam’s Investor Visas (DT) at Glance
Vietnam’s Investor Visas (DT)
Vietnam’s investor visa and temporary residence categories (DT1 to DT4) are tiered according to the size of the capital contribution, offering graduated rights and durations.
Programme: Investor Visas (DT) Legal basis: Law No. 47/2014/QH13 on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners, as amended by Laws 51/2019/QH14 and 23/2023/QH15 Indicative minimum: tiered by capital Estimated processing: confirm current timelines with the relevant authority
Category | Details |
|---|---|
Legal Provision
| ĐT1–ĐT4 investor visa / TRC categories under Law No. 47/2014/QH13 on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners, as amended by Laws 51/2019/QH14 and 23/2023/QH15. |
Region
| Asia |
Minimum Investment Threshold
| Tiered by capital: ĐT4 (<VND 3B) to ĐT1 (≥VND 100B ~USD $4M) |
Year of Inception
| 2015 |
Visa-free Countries
| 99 = 24 (visa-free destinations) + 75 (visa on arrival/ETA) |
Investment Options
| Vietnam’s investor (ĐT) visas are tiered by the amount of registered business capital contributed to a Vietnamese company (real estate does not qualify on its own). ĐT1 covers investments of at least VND 100 billion (~USD 4 million), or investment in government-encouraged sectors or areas, and carries a five-year visa convertible to a temporary residence card (TRC) of up to ten years. ĐT2 covers VND 50 billion to under VND 100 billion (five-year visa); ĐT3 covers VND 3 billion to under VND 50 billion (three-year visa); and ĐT4 covers investments under VND 3 billion, granting only a renewable 12-month visa with no residence card and no family sponsorship. Holders of ĐT1–ĐT3 are exempt from a separate work permit and may sponsor a spouse and children for dependent (TT) visas and residence cards. |
Physical Presence Requirements
| Residence |
Family Member Inclusion
| Spouse, children |
Dual Citizenship Allowed
| No |
Path to Citizenship
| 5 years (residence; discretionary, renunciation generally required) |
Average Processing Time
| 3–6 months |
Conclusion
The 2026 Global Residency Programs Index makes one thing clear: there is no single best programme, only the best fit for a given set of priorities. A decade of reform has left the sector more transparent, more compliance-driven and more diverse in the routes it offers (from regulated funds and entrepreneurial ventures to lifestyle and long-stay options) so that residency has matured into a credible, durable planning tool rather than a shortcut. Whether the goal is mobility, tax efficiency, quality of life or an eventual second passport, the value of this 2026 GRP Index lies in matching the right route to the right objective, grounded in evidence rather than marketing.
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