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The Best Visas for Entrepreneurs in Vietnam
Guide-pratique 3 weeks ago πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ Vietnam

The Best Visas for Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

From the DT investor visa to the new Golden Visa, e-visa and company setup: a complete guide to visa options for entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in Vietnam in 2025-2026.

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Vietnam Investor Visa: Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 4 weeks ago πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ Vietnam

Vietnam Investor Visa: Complete Guide 2026

Investing in Vietnam in 2026: Investment Certificate, DT visa up to 5 years, minimum capital, promising sectors for French investors, legal structures (100% foreign-owned, joint venture) and tax advantages. Complete guide for expat entrepreneurs.

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LTR (Long Term Resident) Visa Thailand: Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 4 weeks ago πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ Thailand

LTR (Long Term Resident) Visa Thailand: Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the 10-year LTR visa in Thailand. The 4 categories, income requirements ($80,000/year), 17% tax advantage, Digital Work Permit. The complete guide for French expats in 2026.

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Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC): Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 4 weeks ago πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ Vietnam

Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC): Complete Guide 2026

The Temporary Residence Card (TRC) in Vietnam in 2026: who it's for, why, and how to get it. Duration of 1 to 5 years, free entry/exit, no more visa required. Conditions according to category (work, investment, family) and detailed procedure.

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Business Manager Visa Japan: Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 1 month ago πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan

Business Manager Visa Japan: Complete Guide 2026

The Business Manager visa allows you to create or manage a business in Japan. Capital of 5 million yen, physical office, business plan: discover all the conditions, the step-by-step procedure, and the pitfalls to avoid when starting a business in the land of the rising sun.

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Thailand Elite Visa: The Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 1 month ago πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ Thailand

Thailand Elite Visa: The Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the Thailand Privilege (Elite Visa) in 2026. Prices from 600,000 THB to 2M+ THB, VIP benefits, 5 to 20-year packages, and who it's really suitable for. The unfiltered guide for French expats.

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Vietnam Work Permit: Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 1 month ago πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ Vietnam

Vietnam Work Permit: Complete Guide 2026

Everything you need to know about the work permit in Vietnam in 2026: conditions (degree + 2 years of experience), required documents, 2-step process, possible exemptions, renewable 2-year duration. Detailed guide to working legally in Vietnam.

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Japanese Spouse Visa: The Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 1 month ago πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan

Japanese Spouse Visa: The Complete Guide 2026

The Spouse of Japanese National visa gives you complete freedom to work in Japan. If you are married to a Japanese national, discover the required documents, the application procedure, the pitfalls in case of divorce, and the path to permanent residency.

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Non-ED Visa for Studying in Thailand: Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 1 month ago πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ Thailand

Non-ED Visa for Studying in Thailand: Complete Guide 2026

The complete guide to the Non-ED student visa for Thailand. Thai courses, martial arts, university: conditions, accredited schools, costs, and limitations. Everything a French expat needs to know in 2026.

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Vietnam Business Visa (DN Visa): Complete Guide 2026
Guide-pratique 1 month ago πŸ‡»πŸ‡³ Vietnam

Vietnam Business Visa (DN Visa): Complete Guide 2026

All about the DN business visa in Vietnam in 2026: invitation letter, duration from 1 to 12 months, multiple entries, costs and detailed procedure. What the business visa allows and does not allow (spoiler: it does not replace the work permit).

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