Vietnam Golden Visa beckons investors, professionals, and entrepreneurs

Vietnam has unveiled a game‑changing 10‑year Golden Visa proposal aimed at attracting Indians investors, skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals without hefty property investments.

A New Era for Mobility in Vietnam

Vietnam’s proposed Golden Visa offers a decade-long renewable residency with access to quality healthcare, education, and visa-free renewals. Unlike the existing DT visa system, which requires ₹120,000 to $4 million in capital investment, this new visa would allow professionals, digital nomads, retirees, and passive investors to participate no big business launch or real estate purchase needed.

Key highlights of the plan include:

• A 10-Year Golden Visa: Granting full residency rights for a decade.
• Investor Visa: A 10-year permit, with a pathway to permanent residency after five years of maintained investment.
• Talent Visa (5-Year): Designed for skilled workers, with simplified renewal processes.
• Pilot Zones: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, and Phu Quoc.

Why India Is a Focus

Vietnam’s emphasis on Indian applicants is strategic:

• Rising Indian investments and business-led migration.
• A lower cost of living compared to Western nations.
• Strengthening Indo-Vietnam ties.
• Indians increasingly seeking alternative global residencies.

This visa ultimately aims to bridge the gap between Vietnam’s strict DT visa requirements and the broader global trend of flexible, long-term residency options.

Enhanced Advantages for Visa-Holder Indians

• Freedom from Regular Renewals: No more annual visa hassles.
• Residency for Family and Domestic Staff: Extend privileges beyond the main applicant.
• Access to Public Services: Competitive healthcare and education included.
• Location Diversity: Residency option across top Vietnamese cities or tourist hotspots.
• Potential Route to Citizenship: Easier than current routes which require language tests and renunciation.

Breaking from the Property-Based Model

Currently, Vietnam’s DT visa routes place high financial demands:

• DT4 (1 year): Requires VND 3 billion (₹9.6 lakh).
• DT1 (5 years): Requires VND 100 billion (₹3.2 crore).

The Golden Visa plan removes such restrictions, allowing applicants to invest passively, work remotely, or settle in it as retirees or nomads providing better flexibility and efficiency.

Pilot Rollout & Future Outlook

The government plans to test this program in major economic hubs. Also Read : 2025 Golden Visa for Indians: UAE Launches New Nomination Route Without Property Investment

Eligibility extends to:

• Investors, entrepreneurs, and high earners
• Skilled professionals in IT, education, healthcare
• Digital creators, e‑sports professionals, yacht executives, and elite students

A background check including financial, legal, and online presence will be mandatory.

Vietnam joins the global wave of long-stay visas like U.S. EB‑5, Portugal’s Golden Permit, and Thailand’s digital nomad policy boosting its appeal on the world mobility map.

A New Migration Destination: What Lies Ahead

If implemented, It’s Golden Visa could reshape regional residency trends. The initial pilot’s success will determine:

• India’s place in Vietnam’s economic vision,
• The ease of pathway to permanent residency,
• Long-term implications for economic migration and remittance flows.

Conclusion:

Vietnam’s Golden Visa proposal is a powerful opportunity for Indians seeking long-term residency, favorable living expenses, and visa-free renewals. Particularly for digital nomads, families, and business owners, it represents an attractive alternative to traditional residency models.