Vietnam Work Permit

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If you wish to work and reside in Vietnam for an extended period, you need to apply for a longer-term Work Permit. A work permit is required when working in Vietnam for more than three months.


The processing time for a Work visa may take from 6-12 weeks from the application day.

You can bring your spouse and kids with you.

The general application process is :

  1. Get the employment letter or Work contract from the employer in Vietnam.

  2. Prepare your visa application and gather other required documents for it.

  3. Apply for a Work visa and prepare to move to Vietnam.

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Duration

3 months and more

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Citizenship

60 Month(s)

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Fees

60

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Processing time

3 to 4 Month(s)

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COMPLEXITY

Low

What are eligibility requirements for the Vietnam Work Permit?

3 Eligibility Requirements

  • You need a passport/travel document valid for at least 12 months
  • You must possess the required skill/experience demanded by the job offered
  • You need a job offer from an employer in Vietnam

Which documents do I need to apply for the Vietnam Work Permit?

12 Document Required

  • Visa application form, completed and signed
  • Copies of job offer letter from an employer in Vietnam
  • Copies of work experience from previous employers
  • Copies of valid passport (like the bio page, past visas, etc)
  • If you are not a national of your country of residence, please provide proof of your legal residency in this country (e.g. residence permit, etc.)
  • Original health certificate (as applicable)
  • Identity documents like birth certificate, marriage certificate, common law certificate (as applicable)
  • Proof of clean criminal record from home or residence country
  • Copies of travel health insurance
  • Two passport size photos
  • Copies of employer’s Business certification
  • Visa fee payment receipt

Talent Migration data for Vietnam

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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