Vietnam•AsiaWork Visa (LD1)
At a Glance
Processing Time
5-7 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for foreigners exempt from Vietnam work permit requirements. For intra-company transfers, project experts, and international treaty personnel. Valid up to 2 years.
The LD1 work visa is for foreign nationals working in Vietnam who have obtained an exemption from the standard work permit requirement. This includes intra-company transferees, project specialists, and personnel covered by international agreements.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6 months validity, blank pages
Passport photos
Recent 4x6cm photos
Health examination
Medical clearance if required
OptionalSponsor Documents
Work permit exemption certificate
From Vietnam labor authorities
Invitation letter
Official employment invitation
Employment contract
Signed employment agreement
Company registration
Business license and registration
Company financial documents
Tax returns, accounting records
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Advantages
- Work authorization without separate work permit
- Up to 2 years validity
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Can sponsor dependents
- Extendable
- Can apply for temporary residence card
Considerations
- Requires work permit exemption
- Employer-dependent
- Must have job offer
- Cannot change employers easily
- Complex approval process
Application Process
Obtain work permit exemption certificate
Employer secures exemption from Vietnamese labor authorities
Get invitation letter from employer
Employer provides official employment invitation
Prepare employment documentation
Employment contract, job description, company details
Apply at Vietnamese embassy/consulate
Submit LD1 visa application
Submit all supporting documents
Passport, contract, company documentation
Await approval and visa issuance
5-7 working days processing
Register temporary residence card
After arrival in Vietnam, register for TRC
Application Forms
LD1 Work Visa Application
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