Visa path: Vietnam

DH visa → TRC (study)

University sponsorship for the DH visa; a weak bridge to work — experience is required

Study in Vietnam on an RF passport: admission and school sponsorship for a DH visa, then a study-category TRC (legally up to 5 years, in practice often tied to the programme). The short 45-day visa exemption (until 14 Mar 2028) does not replace DH/TRC for study. Tuition is relatively low; language is en or vi per programme. The bridge to work is weak: a post-graduation work permit usually needs experience (Decree 219/2025). PR/citizenship is not built on study alone.

Path — Vietnam · updated 2026-08-30

1. 1

   Admission to a Vietnamese university/school

   ⏱ Duration: per calendar▸ Cost: about $2,800–3,800/yr

   Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance

   You'll need

   Attestat

   Conditions

   Programme language (often IELTS 5.0–6.0 for EN)

   Example: a USTH bachelor programme

2. 2

   School sponsors / pre-approves DH

   ⏱ Duration: days–weeks

   Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance

   You'll need

   Acceptance letterPassport
3. 3

   Obtain the DH visa

   ⏱ Duration: e-visa about 3 business days; consular longer▸ Cost: $25

   Conditions

   School sponsorship

   The single-entry rate; multiple-entry visas cost more — $50–165 by validity

4. 4

   Register temporary residence at the address

   ⏱ Duration: after entry

   You'll need

   Accommodation address
5. 5

   Obtain DH TRC (if programme >1 year)

   ⏱ Duration: about 5 business days on a complete file▸ Cost: $145

   You'll need

   Passport with remaining validity

   Conditions

   School sponsorship

   The rate for a card valid up to 2 yr; 2–5 yr — $155, 5–10 yr — $165

6. 6

   After study — work permit is a separate track

   ⏱ Duration: usually needs 1–2 years of experience

   Timing depends on an external condition — not predictable in advance

   Conditions

   There is no automatic study-to-work bridge