In recent years, there has been an increase in skilled foreign workers traveling to Vietnam for employment. If your company is in the process of expanding or outsourcing operations to Vietnam, you'll...
Read MoreIn recent years, there has been an increase in skilled foreign workers traveling to Vietnam for employment. If your company is in the process of expanding or outsourcing operations to Vietnam, you'll need to ensure that all of your team members have the necessary work visas and permits before they start working in the country.
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In recent years, there has been an increase in skilled foreign workers traveling to Vietnam for employment. If your company is in the process of expanding or outsourcing operations to Vietnam, you’ll need to ensure that all of your team members have the necessary work visas and permits before they start working in the country.
Like any other foreign nationals, prospective employees will need to obtain a visa from the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in order to enter the country. Relevant types of visas include:
An LD visa will be necessary for employees who wish to live and work in Vietnam on a long-term basis.
Vietnam has strict requirements to determine which individuals are eligible to obtain a work visa. There are three main categories of foreign workers who may apply for a Vietnam work permit:
Furthermore, a company in Vietnam can only offer one of these positions to a foreign national if there are no eligible Vietnamese job seekers to fill the position. To prove that a foreign employee is necessary, the company must announce recruitment for this position to job seekers in Vietnam via an online portal or a Vietnamese newspaper. If there are no qualified Vietnamese applicants within 30 days, a foreign worker may be offered the job.
Proof of this announcement is one required document that must be submitted in the process of applying for an LD work visa. Other requirements include:
To apply for a visa to work in Vietnam, employees should take the following steps:
The employer in Vietnam also plays a significant role in the work visa application process. The steps for the employer include:
Applications must be submitted at least 15 days before the employee’s intended start date. However, the process can take much longer. It is recommended that companies apply two to three months in advance.
Upon approval of the application, the employee may travel to Vietnam. They will need to declare their status as a temporary resident at their local police authority. A temporary residence permit with a duration equal to that of the work visa will be issued within five days.
Currently, work permits in Vietnam are valid for up to three years and are not eligible for renewal. If your company plans to continue employing a foreign worker beyond the duration of their permit, a new application must be submitted.
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