"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."
"So-called golden visas typically allow travelers to live and work in a country for an extended period of time in exchange for investing in the nation's economy. Countries like New Zealand, Botswana, and Malaysia have recently announced programs like these with investment requirements ranging from $75,000 to over $500,000. However, Vietnam's program looks a little different. The multi-part "golden visa" package contains three distinct visa categories:"
Vietnam launched the first phase of a three-part golden visa program in August 2025, debuting a five-year talent visa exemption for skilled professionals. The initiative is part of a larger directive from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and aims to increase tourism from 17.5 million international arrivals in 2024 to 23 million visits annually. The full package includes a general golden visa valid for 5–10 years, an investor visa valid for up to 10 years, and a special five-year visa exemption card for top professionals called the talent visa. The talent visa operates as a multiple-entry permit resembling a digital nomad model rather than a traditional residence-by-investment scheme.
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