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What is a pathway?
A pathway is the specific visa, residency, citizenship, or legal route you would execute. Choose countries first when you are exploring; choose pathways when you are ready to compare rules, evidence, timing, and long-term durability.
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Move within 90 days Spouse Dog / pets Vehicle Local work rights Path to citizenship No lawyer Low paperwork Avoid worldwide tax Any budget Under $5k Under $10k Under $20k
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Certificate of Vietnamese Origin and 5-Year Visa Exemption Vietnam • Economic
Strongest citizenship path of your matches
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Low paperwork
5-Year Visa Exemption Certificate (Giấy Miễn Thị Thực) Vietnam • Economic
Lightest paperwork burden of your matches
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Low paperwork
Vietnam TT Visa (Family Dependent Visa) for US Parents Vietnam • Economic
Lightest paperwork burden of your matches
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Low paperwork
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) under TT Visa Category Vietnam • Economic
Lightest paperwork burden of your matches
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Low paperwork
Temporary Residence Card (TRC) Vietnam • Economic
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Spouse work rights
Vietnam Investor (DT) and Family Sponsorship (TT) Visas Vietnam • Economic
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Spouse work rights
LV1 and LV2 Visas (State and Socio-Political Work) Vietnam • Economic
Lightest paperwork burden of your matches
No lawyer needed Low paperwork Spouse work rights
Vietnam NG4 (NGO Work) and VR (Visiting/Other Purposes) Visas Vietnam • Economic
Lightest paperwork burden of your matches
No lawyer needed Low paperwork Spouse work rights
Vietnam DH Student Visa (Thị thực DH) Vietnam • Economic
Lowest budget threshold (~$50)
No lawyer needed Low paperwork Spouse work rights
Vietnam PV1 and PV2 Journalist Visas Vietnam • Economic
Lightest paperwork burden of your matches
No lawyer needed Low paperwork Spouse work rights
Vietnam 90-Day Multiple-Entry E-Visa (2023 Amendment) Vietnam • Economic
Fastest route in your matches
No lawyer needed Low paperwork Pet-friendly
Viet Kieu Dual Citizenship / Citizenship Reclamation Vietnam • Citizenship
Strongest citizenship path of your matches
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Spouse work rights
Vietnam Permanent Residence Card (PRC) Vietnam • Economic
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Spouse work rights
US APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) with Vietnam Business Visa Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Low paperwork Residence-only tax
Temporary Stay Extension / Exit Visa (Gia hạn tạm trú / Visa xuất cảnh) Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Vietnam DN1 and DN2 Business Visas Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC) via Work Permit Vietnam • Economic
Lightest paperwork burden of your matches
No lawyer needed Low paperwork Spouse work rights
DT1 Investment Visa and 10-Year Temporary Residence Card Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
In-Country Visa Conversion: E-Visa/Tourist (EV/DL) to Work (LD) or Investment (DT) Visa Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Internal Corporate Transferee (ICT) Work Permit / Exemption Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Vietnam Alphanumeric Visa System (LD/DT/DN) Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Vietnam DT3 Investment Visa and Temporary Residence Card Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Vietnam Investor Visa (DT) via 100% Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Vietnam Work Permit Exemption Certificate (WPE) Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Alternative Visa Strategies for Unmarried Partners (DL, DH, LD) Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Pet-friendly Residence-only tax
DT2 Investment Visa and Temporary Residence Card Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Vietnam LD1 and LD2 Work Visas (Decree 152/2020/ND-CP) Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
Vietnam Work Permit - Expert Category (LD2 Visa/TRC) Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Spouse work rights Pet-friendly
DT4 Investment Visa (Capital under 3 Billion VND) Vietnam • Economic
No lawyer needed Pet-friendly Residence-only tax
Family Reunification (TT) Residency via Intercountry Adoption Vietnam • Economic
Citizenship path No lawyer needed Spouse work rights