"Good news for travelers looking to spend an extended time in Vietnam soaking up the energy of Ho Chi Minh City's frenetic streets, reveling in Hanoi's astounding cafés and food stalls, and sailing amid Ha Long Bay's green-tinged islets: the nation has launched the first phase of its new "golden visa program." The three-part visa initiative was first announced in spring 2025 as part of a larger directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh."
"However, Vietnam's program looks a little different. The multi-part "golden visa" package contains three distinct visa categories: a general golden visa valid for 5-10 years, an investor visa valid for up to 10 years, and a special visa exemption card for skilled professionals, colloquially referred to as a "talent visa," which is valid for 5 years. The first and only one of these categories to have launched so far is the five-year talent visa exemption, which officially debuted in August 2025."
Vietnam launched the first phase of a three-part golden visa program to attract long-stay visitors and skilled professionals and to grow tourism from 17.5 million arrivals in 2024 to 23 million visits annually. The package comprises a general golden visa (5–10 years), an investor visa (up to 10 years), and a five-year talent visa exemption for skilled professionals. The five-year talent visa, debuted in August 2025, functions as a multiple-entry permit aimed at top professionals and resembles a digital nomad visa more than a residence-by-investment scheme. The government expects eased visa policies to strengthen the economy and tourism.
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