Diplomatic (NG) Visa in Vietnam
The Ngoại Giao (NG) Visa is issued to foreigners who have diplomatic status or represent foreign governments or international organizations in Vietnam.
| Visa classification | Eligibility requirements | Validity period |
| NG1 | Individuals who are permanent members of guest delegations who hold a consular post or are on a long-term diplomatic mission. | 1 year |
| NG2 | Delegations that have been invited by the Vietnamese government or related officials. | 1 year |
| NG3 | Members of diplomatic missions, consular offices, representative offices of international organizations affiliated to the UN, or Non-Governmental organizations (NGOs) | 1 year |
| NG4 | Foreigners who are coming to work in consular offices, diplomatic missions, international organizations associated to the UN or NGOs. | 1 year |
What can you do with a Diplomatic Visa in Vietnam?
✅ Allowed with Diplomatic Visa:
- Employment and working for compensation within the sponsors diplomatic entity
- Diplomatic, consular or other duties relating to official functions
- Certain privileges and immunities on taxes, customs, legal processes based on diplomatic relations
- Renewal and extensions based on diplomatic mission length
❌ Not Allowed with Diplomatic Visa:
- Employment or working for compensation outside of official duties
- Commercial activities such as setting up or running a private business
- Involvement in domestic politics and affairs outside the scope of the diplomatic mission
How to get an NG visa in Vietnam?
The application process for a diplomatic visa in Vietnam is generally simpler and faster to facilitate movement for foreign diplomats to and from Vietnam. Below are the required documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Diplomatic note from the foreign government assigning you to Vietnam
- Sponsorship from a foreign mission or international organization
- Additional documentation may be requested depending on the diplomatic mission (employment documents, itinerary, etc.)
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