What is the difference between tourist visa and business visa for Vietnam?

Many customers wonder if they can apply for a Vietnam business visa for travel purposes and how can they get it done before making a trip. If there is any difference between these 2 types of visa, they are really want to know.

Description	Vietnam tourist visa	Vietnam business visa
Issued by	Can be issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department for visa on arrival or by the Vietnam Embassy in abroad	Can be issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department for visa on arrival or by the Vietnam Embassy in abroad (Similar to Vietnam tourist visa)
Processing time	2 working days for visa on arrival or 5-7 days for Vietnam Embassy visa application. In emergency cases, visa on arrival can be done within 1-2 hours	2 working days for visa on arrival or 5-7 days for Vietnam Embassy visa. In emergency cases, visa on arrival can be done within 1-2 hours. (Similar to Vietnam tourist visa)
Visiting purposes	For travel purposes only	For both travel and business purposes
Validity	1 month (30 days), single or multiple entry	3 months (90 days), single or multiple entry
Document required	A valid passport, 2 photos and a visa application form for Vietnam Embassy visa application. No document required for visa on arrival.	A valid passport, 2 photos, a visa application form and a sponsorship letter by a licensed Vietnamese company or organization for Vietnam Embassy visa application. No document required for visa on arrival.
Extension	One time extension of 30 days after your arrival in Vietnam or having it renewed of 90 days	Can be extended for more 3 months of stay easily at very cheap cost
Fees	The service fees will vary on each Vietnam Embassy or visa agency and the stamping fee of 45 USD for single entry visa and/or 65 USD for 29 days multiple entry visa	The service fees will vary on each Vietnam Embassy or visa agency and the stamping fee of 45 USD for single entry visa and/or 95 USD for multiple entry visa
Weekend or holidays processing	Vietnam tourist visa on arrival can be done on Saturday, Sunday or holiday within 2-3 hours	Vietnam business visa on arrival can be done on Saturday, Sunday or holiday within 2-3 hours (Similar to Vietnam tourist visa)

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