Vietnam Work Visa / Work Permit

Essential Requirements for Your Vietnam Work Visa

To successfully apply for a Vietnam Work Visa, both you and your sponsoring company in Vietnam will need to prepare specific documents. Ensuring all requirements are met accurately is key to a smooth application process.

For the Sponsoring Company in Vietnam (for initial approval letter):

• Valid operation license (e.g., Business Registration Certificate, Investment License).
• Certificate of seal specimen or a statement of seal use.
• Official registration form for the seal and signature of the company's legal representative (Form NA16).
• Application for visa, visa extension, or extension of stay for foreigners (Form NA5).
• A valid work permit or a certificate of work permit exemption for the foreign employee.
• Copy of the foreign employee's valid passport.

For the Foreign Employee (for visa stamping at Embassy/Consulate):

• Your original passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay and with at least two blank pages.
• One recent passport-sized photo (3x4cm).
• A completed Vietnamese Visa Application Form (Form NA1).
• A copy of the official visa approval letter issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department.

eVisavietnam247 is here to guide your company through the initial stages of securing your work permit and approval letter, ensuring all documents are correctly submitted.

Your Simple Steps to a Vietnam Work Visa

Getting your Vietnam Work Visa involves a few clear steps, primarily initiated by your sponsoring company in Vietnam. eVisavietnam247 assists in streamlining this process for you and your employer.

1. Company Prepares Documents and Applies for Approval: Your sponsoring company in Vietnam gathers all necessary documents, including your work permit or exemption certificate, and submits them to the Vietnam Immigration Department to request your visa approval letter.
2. Immigration Department Processes Request: The Immigration Department reviews the application. Once approved, they issue an official visa approval letter.
3. Company Receives and Forwards Approval Letter: Your sponsoring company receives the visa approval letter and promptly sends it to you.
4. You Prepare for Visa Stamping: Upon receiving the approval letter, you gather your original passport, a 3x4cm photo, and a completed Vietnamese Visa Application Form (Form NA1).
5. Get Your Visa Stamped: Visit the designated Vietnam Embassy or Consulate in your current country of residence. Present your passport, photo, application form, and the approval letter to have your Work Visa stamped into your passport. You will pay the stamping fee directly at the Embassy/Consulate.

Processing Time and Costs

Standard Processing Time: The Vietnam Immigration Department typically processes visa approval letter requests within 5 working days from the receipt of all complete documents.

Costs: There are two main fee components for your Vietnam Work Visa:

• Service Fees: These are fees for the assistance provided by eVisavietnam247 in guiding your application process and facilitating the approval letter. These will be clearly communicated.
• Government Stamping Fees: This fee is paid directly to the Vietnam Embassy or Consulate when you collect your visa. The amount varies depending on the embassy and the visa's validity.

Ready to start your journey? Apply for your Vietnam Work Visa with eVisavietnam247 today for a smooth, worry-free process!