DT1–DT4 investor visa Vietnam — The Migration Route

Four tiers — not one figure

The difference between tiers isn’t just the amount but what you actually get: DT4 grants no residence card at all, just an annual visa with no automatic renewal.

TIER

COMPANY CAPITAL

WHAT IT GRANTS

DT1

COMPANY CAPITALfrom VND100B (≈$3.83M)

5-year visa, residence card (TRC) up to 10 years

DT2

COMPANY CAPITALVND50–100B (≈$1.92–3.83M)

visa and residence card up to 5 years

DT3

COMPANY CAPITALVND3–50B (≈$115K–1.92M)

visa and residence card up to 3 years — the lowest tier with a card

DT4

COMPANY CAPITALbelow VND3B (≈$115K)

annual visa only, no residence card issued

What the process consists of

Status is tied to the capital of a company registered in Vietnam, not to the applicant’s personal assets — funds must be genuinely invested in the business, not merely declared on an account.

COST ITEM

RATE

APPLIES TO

Company registration in Vietnam

RATEdepends on form and sector

per business

DT visa processing

RATEfrom ≈$100

per applicant

Residence card (TRC) processing, if the tier qualifies

RATEfrom ≈$150

per applicant

How the process runs

Registering or buying a stake in a Vietnamese company

Capital must be genuinely invested in a registered business — the status is not issued against personal savings in an account.

Determining the DT1–DT4 tier by capital amount

This decides not only visa length but whether a residence card is granted at all — DT4 grants no card.

Filing through the Immigration Department

Via xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn.

Receiving the corresponding DT visa

Initial status tied to capital.

Processing a residence card (TRC), if capital ≥VND3B

DT1–DT3 holders may additionally obtain an accompanying TT visa for spouse and children.

A good fit if

You are prepared to genuinely register or take a stake in a Vietnamese company, not merely hold funds in an account.

Capital from VND3B (≈$115K) — the minimum DT3 tier granting a residence card (TRC) for up to 3 years.

You need status tied to an active business, not a standalone investor visa without operations.

You are looking at a 3+ year horizon and can sustain the company’s capital at the stated tier.

A poor fit if

Capital is below VND3B (≈$115K) — the DT4 tier grants only an annual visa with no residence card, requiring yearly re-filing.

You are expecting citizenship — the programme grants only a visa and residence card, not a path to a passport.

You plan to hold the capital as a passive deposit without genuine company operations.

The dong is not tightly pegged: USD figures here are indicative at the checked-date rate — the exact threshold is fixed in VND.

Who runs this programme

Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.

Henley & Partners

Лондон, Великобритания · since 1997

The largest advisory firm in the industry — over 70 offices worldwide; also advises governments on designing migration programmes.

NTL Trust

Карибский регион (офисы в Латинской Америке, Европе, на Ближнем Востоке и в Азии) · since 1994

30+ years in citizenship and residence by investment, officially accredited by several Caribbean governments; also trust and corporate services.

Arton Capital

Монреаль, Канада · since 2006

Global financial advisory firm specialising in residence and citizenship by investment.

Astons

Дубай, ОАЭ (основана в Лондоне) · since 1989

One of the oldest firms in the market, over 9,000 clients from 100+ countries; Golden Visa, citizenship and RBI worldwide.

La Vida Golden Visas

Лондон, Великобритания · since 2002

Over 20 years of experience, clients from 160+ countries; specialises in Portugal’s Golden Visa and other EU programmes.

Savory & Partners

Дубай, ОАЭ · since 2009

Over 70 specialists across 8 offices on three continents, 20+ jurisdictions, over 11,000 clients.

Global Citizen Solutions

Лондон, Великобритания / Лиссабон, Португалия · since 2016

Global mobility consultancy with a Lisbon office; specialises in Portugal’s Golden Visa and Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa.

This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.

Frequent questions

Why does the site show ≈$115K rather than $3.83M?

Because $115K (the DT3 tier) is the minimum amount that grants a residence card (TRC) at all. The DT1 tier from $3.83M is the top, longest option (card up to 10 years) — not the only entry threshold.

What happens if I invest less than VND3B?

You fall into the DT4 tier — it grants only an annual visa with no residence card. Status formally exists, but without a multi-year card; renewal requires yearly re-filing.

Does this visa lead to Vietnamese citizenship?

No. DT1–DT4 is a visa and, at a sufficient tier, a residence card (TRC) — not a path to citizenship.

Can family be included?

Yes — DT1, DT2 and DT3 holders may obtain an accompanying TT visa for spouse and children. DT4 holders do not have this option.

How stable is the dong against the dollar?

The dong is not tightly pegged like some Gulf currencies — the rate floats. USD figures on this page are indicative at the checked-date rate (≈VND26,109/$ as of 26.08.2026); the exact threshold is always fixed in VND.

What happens if capital is withdrawn from the company early?

Status is tied to maintaining the capital in the registered company — the exact consequence mechanism for early withdrawal is not disclosed on this page; check with the appointed firm before filing.

Sources

Vietnam Immigration Department (xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn) — official visa and residence portal; secondarily confirmed by independent firms Emerhub and DNP Law↗

Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.