{"id":226,"date":"2022-04-28T04:27:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-28T04:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modtour.travelerwp.com\/?p=226"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T02:39:48","slug":"immigration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amitysmiletravel.com\/immigration.html","title":{"rendered":"Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

There are immigration laws governing\u00a0foreign employment and investment in Vietnam<\/strong>.\u00a0The Labor Department<\/strong>\u00a0is responsible for ensuring that all foreign nationals working in the country are staying within the\u00a0indicated limits of their permits and contracts<\/strong>. There are also legislations concerning admissions\u00a0into, via, and out of Vietnam<\/strong>.

The Foreign Affairs Representatives of Vietnam<\/strong>\u00a0and the General Consulate Office of Vietnam<\/strong>\u00a0are two agencies that mainly handle immigration issues. These are located in several countries. However, special provisions may be provided to borderline countries depending on each situation.<\/p>\r\n

There are also laws legalizing the acquisition of visas only upon\u00a0arrival in Vietnam<\/strong>. Immigration law allows individuals from\u00a0most ASEAN countries\u00a0<\/strong>as well as those involved in a bilateral or unilateral treaty with Vietnam to\u00a0enter without the need of a visa<\/strong>, but only up to a\u00a0maximum of thirty (30) days.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Immigration Q&A<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
What kind of visa do I need so that I can legally work in Vietnam?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
There are two\u00a0Main Requirements for Foreigners Working in Vietnam<\/strong>:<\/div>\r\n
+\u00a0Labor Requirement:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0A Work Permit, issued by the labor department from the province employee will work. Provided by MOLISA (Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs).<\/div>\r\n
+\u00a0Immigration Requirement:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Visa or Temporary residence card issued by the immigration department. (Provided by Ministry of Public Security). Also applicable to dependents.\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
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How can I get a work visa?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
There are several steps and documents required to obtain a work permit. The first step is to make sure there is a company registered in\u00a0Vietnam<\/strong>\u00a0that will sponsor your work permit (host entity). Beyond that, there are various other requirements such as a health check, police record from home country, educational degree paperwork, etc.<\/div>\r\n
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Can I apply for a work visa on my own?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
Yes, or your host entity can also do it for you but be aware that the process is relatively complicated given that original documents issued in overseas and required for the work permit application (degree, police clearance certificate) should be certified and legalized in the related country.<\/div>\r\n
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What documents do I need to submit?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
There are several documents required to obtain a work permit. Main documents required for\u00a0Being Granted<\/strong>\u00a0a\u00a0Work Permit in Vietnam<\/strong>:<\/div>\r\n
+\u00a0Educational or Job Experience Eligibility:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Person has a university degree or equivalent or having an experience of minimum 5 years in a field related to the position to be taken in\u00a0Vietnam<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n
+\u00a0Clean Medical Record<\/strong><\/em>: Recent Health Check and documentation from an International Clinic (normally in Vietnam) is required.<\/div>\r\n
+\u00a0Clean Criminal Record:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Police Report from home country required.<\/div>\r\n
+\u00a0Sponsoring Entity:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Only a company registered in Vietnam may sponsor the work permit. Business license or representative office license\u2026 etc is required.<\/div>\r\n
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How long do I have to wait for my papers to be processed?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
Once application is lodged, the processing time is\u00a010 to 15 working days<\/strong>\u00a0to be granted of the work permit.<\/div>\r\n
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Where can I check on the status of my application?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
There is no way to check on the status. Usually once supporting documents are accepted on the day you lodge the application, expect to be granted of the document\u00a0within 10 to 15 days<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n
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What will my proof of work visa be?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
Foreign nationals granted of work permit are provided with a document \u201cWork Permit\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0that shows your name, position, occupation, name of host entity or employer, issuance and expiry date.<\/div>\r\n
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What are the government fees I have to pay for while I\u2019m on my work visa?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
The work permit fee is approximately\u00a0equivalent to 25USD<\/strong>. Beside expect to pay the business visa or temporary residence card government fees which vary\u00a0between 50 to USD110<\/strong>\u00a0depending on the validity duration of the document.<\/div>\r\n
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How long is the validity of the work visa before it expires?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
The duration of the work permit will depend on the duration of the assignment and\u00a0up to 3 years renewable<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n
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If my passport expires before my work visa expires, what should I do?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
The\u00a0Work permit<\/strong>\u00a0shall be reissued with the new passport number.<\/div>\r\n
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When my work visa expires, do I need to leave the country? How can I re-enter the country and accept a new job?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
When the work permit expires, the temporary Residence card also expires so you are not allowed to stay in the country. To accept a new job a foreign national will have to hold a valid business visa and reapply for a new work permit under the new host entity. This process may be done without having to exit the country.<\/div>\r\n
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Is there a grace period to renew my work visa?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
A penalty will apply if the current visa expired before the application date for renewal. Only work permit holders will be able to get their visa renewed.<\/div>\r\n
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It is advised to pay particular attention on expiry dates of your visa, passport, work permit\u2026 Resident Vietnam through its immigration management portal reminds individuals and clients prior to document\u2019s expiry date.<\/div>\r\n
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Can I come in the country on a tourist visa to search and apply for jobs?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
On tourist visa a foreign national is not supposed to work or look for a\u00a0job in Vietnam<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n
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What happens when an employer asks me to work immediately without a work visa?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
Employers who hire workers without valid\u00a0Work Permits<\/strong>\u00a0may be fined\u00a0up to US$2,000<\/strong>\u00a0for each non-compliant foreign worker. Employees who work without valid authorization could be expelled and face an exclusion period from\u00a0Vietnam<\/strong>.<\/div>\r\n
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How do I make sure I don\u2019t get banned from re-entry?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
By holding a valid business visa and a work permit sponsored by your host entity or employer.<\/div>\r\n
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How can I transfer my work visa from one employer to the next?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
This is possible but under certain conditions. Please contact our immigration team for further advise at www.residentvietnam.com.<\/div>\r\n
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Aside from obtaining a work visa, how else can I reside in the country?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
As explained earlier, there are two requirements to work and\u00a0live in Vietnam<\/strong>. Beside the\u00a0Work Permit<\/strong>\u00a0(labor requirement) the employee and dependents are required to hold a valid business visa or temporary Residence card (immigration requirement).<\/div>\r\n
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How can my partner \/ spouse or children who work and live in Vietnam sponsor my residency?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
Marriage certificate, birth certificate or family book is required to prove the dependence and those will be eligible for the same immigration document and the same duration.<\/div>\r\n
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Can I get a job soon after my family sponsors my residency?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
Long term visa holder or temporary residence card holder is not allowed to work by virtue of their dependence. Dependents who intend to work in Vietnam are required to apply for a work permit and must therefore have a sponsoring entity.<\/div>\r\n
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Can I apply for permanent residency and acquire citizenship when I get my work visa?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
Foreigners holding a work permit of duration of more than 1 year are eligible for the temporary Residence permit. Foreigners (except for very exceptional cases) will not be granted citizenship.<\/div>\r\n
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Will an expat\u2019s child born in Vietnam acquire Vietnamese citizenship?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
No, unless the spouse is Vietnamese National.<\/div>\r\n
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I am Vietnamese currently living overseas with a foreign nationality. What are the requirements for my partner to be able to reside with me in Vietnam?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
The same requirements as any other foreign nationals will be required. More information is available at the Immigration departments of the province you intend to live in. The immigration department in Vietnam belongs to the Ministry of public security.<\/div>\r\n
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What should I do to have a successful relocation?<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
Anticipation and preparation months in advance are the keys of a successful relocation to Vietnam. We advise foreigners to visit the country\u00a0prior to accepting the assignment. Resident Vietnam team arranges such trips. Expatriates and their family will have all their questions answered and will be provided with in-depth materials to better understand what it is like to live and work in Vietnam so they can make informed decisions as well as prepare required labor and immigration applications.<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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