Vietnam Work Visa – All you need to know
The number of foreigners coming to Vietnam for a long-term job is increasingly currently. And to work in Vietnam legally, they need to have a work visa (LD visa).
The number of foreigners coming to Vietnam for a long-term job is increasingly currently. And to work in Vietnam legally, they need to have a work visa (LD visa). This article will provide you will full guide on how to make a working visa for foreigners in Vietnam and some important information as follows:
Sample of Vietnam work visa
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKING VISAS IN VIETNAM
Preparing documents to work legally in Vietnam is a process that takes a lot of time and effort. Foreigners need to go through the following 3 application steps:
Depending on the purpose, visas are also divided into many different types. Foreign workers choose the appropriate type of visa to register based on the purpose of entry. Below are common types of visas that foreigners often use to enter Vietnam:
Vietnam’s Visas |
Visa duration |
Applicable object |
Conditions to apply for Vietnam Visa |
DN1/DN2 Visas –Vietnam Business Visa |
No longer than 12 months |
Granted for people working with company in Vietnam |
Foreigners must have a sponsored company in Vietnam |
LĐ Visas–Vietnam Working Visa |
No longer than 02 years |
Granted for foreigners with working purpose |
Any foreigner who comes to work in Vietnam must have work permits or work permit exemption certificates under the Labor Code |
DT1/DT2/ DT3/ DT4 Visas – Vietnam Investor Visa |
No longer than 10 years |
Granted for foreign investors in Vietnam and foreign lawyers practicing in Vietnam |
Any foreigner who comes to invest must have papers proving the investment in Vietnam following the Law on Investment, and any foreigner who works as a lawyer in Vietnam must have a practice license by the Law of Lawyers |
LV Visas -Vietnam Working visas with Vietnam government: |
No longer than 12 months |
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Although there are many different types of visas, the most common visa for foreigners to complete the first step in the process of working in Vietnam is DN1/DN2 visa. Foreigners will go through the sponsoring company in Vietnam to complete an application for a Pre-entry Approval Letter valid for up to 3 months, single or multiple entry. After obtaining this Approval Letter, foreigners can go to the International border gates of Vietnam or Vietnamese Embassies/Consulates abroad to stamp the visa on their passport and enter Vietnam, then prepare documents for the next step – work permit.
Overview about Vietnam Working Visa:
The working visa for foreigners in Vietnam is symbolized as LD1 and LD2.
This work Vietnam visa is valid for up to 02 years and can be extended. But in case the work permit is valid for less than 1 year, the validity of the corresponding work visa is equal to that of the work permit.
Legal Grounds for Vietnam Work Visa:
If you are interested in a work visa for Vietnam and its legality, you should refer to the following laws:
How to Get a Vietnam Work Visa:
To get a work visa for Vietnam, both the entity where the foreigner works and the foreigner himself/herself should follow 5 steps below:
Step 1: The Vietnam-based company shall prepare the following documents:
The Vietnam based company will act as a guarantor and shall prepare the following documents to apply for a work permit for its foreign employee:
Step 2: Submit the documents
Representative of the entity where the foreigner is working for will submit the documents mentioned above at the Vietnam Immigration Department or the Immigration Office under the Department of Public Security in city or province where its head office is based.
After submitting the documents and paying the visa fee, the submitter will receive an appointment note stating the expected date to receive the visa processing result.
In case of getting the working visa stamped at the Vietnam embassy/consulate in foreign country, a Fax charge must be paid.
Submission time: Monday to Friday, Saturday morning.
Step 3: Receive the work visa letter for Vietnam
The company’s representative, on the appointed date, will visit the Immigration department/office to receive the visa letter (if issued).
Step 4: Inform the foreign worker
After getting the letter, the entity shall notify the foreigner via email, fax or express courier so that he/she can complete the visa procedure.
Step 5: Receive the visa and pay fee
The foreigner will, at the office of Vietnam embassy/consulate in his/her host country, submit:
and pay for the visa fee applied by the embassy/consulate to get the work visa stamped onto passport.
How Long does it Takes to Get a Work Visa for Vietnam:
The processing time of a request for work visa by the Vietnam Immigration Department/Office is normally 05 - 07 working days since receipt of full required documents.
Difference between Vietnam Work Visa and Vietnam Business Visa:
Many foreigners might think a business visa and a work visa for Vietnam is the same. But in fact, they are completely different. Vietnam work visa is not a business visa.
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Vietnam Work Visa – All you need to know
The number of foreigners coming to Vietnam for a long-term job is increasingly currently. And to work in Vietnam legally, they need to have a work visa (LD visa).
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