{"id":61,"date":"2022-07-22T07:14:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T07:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bistax.vn\/eng\/?p=61"},"modified":"2024-08-02T01:11:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T01:11:11","slug":"vietnam-work-visa-for-foreigners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bistax.vn\/eng\/vietnam-work-visa-for-foreigners\/","title":{"rendered":"VIETNAM WORK VISA FOR FOREIGNERS"},"content":{"rendered":"

A work visa<\/strong><\/a> is a type of visa issued to foreigners to prove that they legally work in Vietnam. It can be a short-term worker under 3 months or a long-term worker under 3 months or more. Labor visas are issued with types LD1 and LD2. A work permit can be extended and reissued once it is expired.<\/span><\/p>\n

The demand for using foreign workers in Vietnam is now quite high thanks to foreign investment projects in Vietnam as well as international free trade agreements between Vietnam and WTO or ASEAN.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since July 1, 2020, there were some other visa symbols supplemented by the effection of new laws:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u27aa NG4 -Issued to people entering and working with diplomatic mission offices. Consular offices, representative offices of international organizations under the United Nations, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa LS – Issued to foreign lawyers practicing in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa DT1 –\u00a0 Issued to foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam. Having a contributed capital of VND 100 billion or more or investing in an industry or profession with investment incentives. Areas of investment incentives shall be decided by the Government.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa DT2 –\u00a0 Issued to foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam. Having a contributed capital of between VND 50 billion and under VND 100 billion or investing in the industry. The profession of promoting investment and development is decided by the Government.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa DT3 – Issued to foreign investors in Vietnam. And the representative of a foreign organization investing in Vietnam with a contributed capital of between VND 3 billion and under VND 50 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa DT4 – Issued to foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations. Investment in Vietnam with contributed capital of less than 03 billion VND.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa DN1 – Issued to foreigners working with enterprises. Other organizations have legal status in accordance with the law of Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa DN2 – Issued to foreigners who offer services, and establish commercial presence projects, following other activities according to international treaties with Vietnam is a member.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa LD1 – Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam without demanding work permits. Unless otherwise provided by an international treaty to which Vietnam is a contracting party.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa LD2 – Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam who are required to have a work permit.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27aa EV –\u00a0 Electronic Visa.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conditions for obtaining a work visa for foreigners<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Vietnam work visas are only issued to people who have full capacity for civil acts. professional qualifications, skills, and in good health condition to meet the job\u2019s demands. Not being a criminal or being examined for penal liability in accordance with Vietnamese and foreign laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

In particular, foreigners need a work permit or a work permit exemption certificate and carry out visa application procedures at the immigration management agency. For foreigners who have not yet entered Vietnam, the Company guarantees to carry out procedures for entry into the labor force for a period of 3 months or less for foreigners.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who applies for a Vietnam work visa?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The issuance of Vietnam work visas for foreigners is applied when performing labor contracts; moving within the enterprises, and performing all kinds of economic and commercial together with finance, banking, insurance, science, technology, sports, culture, education, health, and vocational education contracts or agreements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, this type of visa is applied for people working for NGOs, and international organizations in Vietnam which are permitted to operate in accordance with Vietnamese laws.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together with volunteers, and people who are responsible for establishing a commercial presence, managers, executives, experts, and technical workers who participate in the implementation of bidding projects in Vietnam can also apply for Vietnam work visas.<\/span><\/p>\n

A work permit visa should be carried out for a foreigner at least 30 days in advance from the expecting working date.<\/span><\/p>\n

Procedures for granting work visas for foreigners<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Step 1: Apply for a work permit<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

At least 30 days before the foreign workers expect to come and work in Vietnam. The employer must send a report explaining the need to use foreign workers to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs or the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Within 10 working days, the agency will receive the documents and give out the result which approves to use of foreign workers or request the employer to re-explain if needed. Next, the employer will prepare documents to apply for a work permit in Vietnam for foreigners.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some required documents that must be submitted in the process in order to apply for an LD work visa:<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0\u27a6<\/span>A completed application form<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u27a6<\/span>A notarized copy of a valid passport.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u27a6<\/span>Health certificates and medical records of the applicant provides by hospitals in Vietnam (under 12 months)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u27a6<\/span>Three passport-sized photos taken recently<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u27a6<\/span>Notarized copies of any relevant professional certificates: Experts, managers, technicians,…<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27a6<\/span>A judicial profile to prove the applicant has no history of criminal activity that would prevent them from working in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u27a6 In some industries with special requirements, other documents will be required as prescribed by law.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u21d2LD visa issuance date<\/span><\/p>\n

All documents to apply for this type of visa need to be submitted directly to a competent authority. LD visa can be processed within 5 working days from the date the documents are fully provided and approved. The competent authorities will issue a work permit if the application is valid or issue a notice of correction if there are errors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The employer will submit the application to the approval agency and receive the original work permit. The documents of foreigners have to be consular legalized, translated into Vietnamese, notarized, and authenticated before submission.<\/span><\/p>\n

For employees who are not able to get work permit issuance, it is important to:<\/b><\/h4>\n