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Working Visa (LD)

If you want to work in Vietnam, you are required to obtain a work visa (LD). Please note that working without a work visa will be considered illegal, and you will be blacklisted and deported.

*If you plan to work for more than three months, you will need a work visa (LD) and work permit .

*Visas are issued by the Immigration Bureau, while work permits are issued by the Labor Bureau, so the issuing authorities are different.

*If you work for one year or more, you can switch to a residence card .

‖Work visa period

3 months, 6 months, 12 months (2 years if you switch to a residence card)

Visa type

Single (one-time entry only) Multiple (multiple entries allowed)

Where to apply

Visa on Arrival (Application upon Arrival) / Embassy Application

For work visa (LD) acquisition
‖Working visa (LD) application required documents
1: Invitation letter
2: Two proof face photos
3: Passport
4: Application form for arrival visa
5: Visa acquisition cost (cash USD)
How to get a letter of invitation
The invitation letter can be obtained by our company (on behalf of the company) or the local corporation, but due to the time-consuming application (B below), it is common to request on behalf of the company.
‖A: Documents that the applicant prepares when obtaining the invitation letter
1: Passport
2: ID photo
3: University graduation certificate
4: A copy of the family register
5: Other
‖B: Documents prepared by the local corporation when obtaining a letter of invitation
1: Investment registration certificate / company registration certificate (notarized copy)
2: Signature of legal representative / director / confirmation of registered company seal (notarized copy)
3: Employment contract
4: Work permit
5: Other
* Notary is to prove (legalize) a private document as a publicly valid document, and it is necessary to translate it into Vietnamese and seal it by a notary public at the notary public office.
* A copy of the family register is required to obtain a family visa.
Those who wish to obtain a letter of invitation ☝️
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