Vietnam forms
Immigration forms come from multiple agencies. The right form depends on whether your process is consular or handled in-country. VisaMind provides guides, checklists, and common pitfalls based on official sources — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
4 forms from 1 agency
Official immigration forms can be complex and error-prone. These guides break down each form's purpose, required documents, and common mistakes — verified against official government sources. Whether you're filing for the first time or renewing, use these references to avoid delays and rejections.
Most common forms
General
It is managed by the Immigration Department of Vietnam and allows applicants to enter and exit through specific border gates approved by the government. For related guidance, see the [Work in Vietnam](/en/vietnam/situations/vietnam-work) page. For related guidance, see the Visit Vietnam page.
- E-VISA: e-Visa (Electronic Visa)
- TOURIST-DL: Tourist Visa (DL Symbol)
- BUSINESS-DN: Business Visa (DN Symbol)
- Foreign nationals visiting Vietnam for tourism, sightseeing, or visiting family,.
- Foreign nationals visiting Vietnam for business meetings, market research, or co.
- Neglecting to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information on the declaration form.
- Failing to present valid residence documents to immigration officers at the border.
- Entering Vietnam with an electronic visa but failing to declare temporary residence with local police.
- Applying for an electronic visa while currently residing in Vietnam.
- Relying on unofficial electronic information pages can lead to incurring unauthorized fees.
- Mistakes on the e-Visa, including typographical errors in names or omissions of middle names, can lead to entry delays or denial.
- Using an emergency passport to apply for an e-Visa can result in a denial.
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
NA1 is an official Immigration Dept
- TOURIST-DL: Tourist Visa (DL Symbol)
- BUSINESS-DN: Business Visa (DN Symbol)
- WORK-LD: Work Visa (LD Symbol)
- When applying for Tourist-dl — NA1 is typically required as part of the application
- As an alternative to EVISA-APPLICATION — use NA1 when Embassy NA1 vs online e-Visa
- After filing NA1 — NA2-FORM may be the next step (NA2 for extension after NA1 visa)
- After filing NA1 — NA5-FORM may be the next step (PR card after long-term stay on NA1)
- Incomplete forms that lack required fields.
- Inconsistent information regarding previous visits to Vietnam.
NA2 is an official Immigration Dept.
- When you need to extend your current nonimmigrant status before it expires
- When you want to change from one nonimmigrant classification to another eligible status
- If your current status allows extension or change under the official instructions
- Tourist-dl — Extend tourist visa in Vietnam
- Business-dn — Extend business visa in Vietnam
- Work-ld — Extend or amend work visa status
- After filing NA2 — NA1-FORM may be the next step (Extension after initial visa)
- Before filing NA5-FORM — NA2 must typically be filed and processed first
- Incomplete form sections
- Missing or illegible signatures
- Outdated form editions
Residency
NA5 is an official Immigration Dept
- PERMANENT-RESIDENCE-CARD: Permanent Residence Card
- Incomplete application form
- Missing required documents
Common pitfalls across forms
- Inconsistent answers across applications (names, dates, work history).
- Mixing consular processing steps with in-country filing steps.
- Missing signatures or using the wrong filing method.
- Uploading unclear scans or omitting supporting documents.
- Using outdated instructions instead of the latest official guidance.
Looking beyond Vietnam? Form requirements can vary by country and case type.