Vietnam•AsiaWork Visa (LD2)
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
Standard work visa for employment in Vietnam. Requires approved work permit from labor authorities. Valid up to 2 years, tied to employment contract duration.
The LD2 work visa is Vietnam's standard employment visa. It requires an approved work permit from Vietnamese labor authorities before visa issuance. This is the primary pathway for foreign workers taking employment in Vietnam.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
3+ years
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6 months validity, blank pages
Passport photos
Recent 4x6cm photos
Health examination
Medical clearance if requested
OptionalSponsor Documents
Work permit approval
Approved work permit from labor authorities
Invitation letter
Official employment invitation
Employment contract
Signed employment agreement
Company registration
Business license and documentation
Company financial records
Tax returns and accounting records
Job description
Detailed position description
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Advantages
- Standard work authorization in Vietnam
- Up to 2 years validity
- Work permit protection
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Can sponsor dependents (TT visa)
- Extendable
Considerations
- Requires work permit approval process
- Time-consuming approval
- Employer-dependent status
- Cannot work for another employer without permit change
- Complex documentation requirements
Application Process
Employer obtains work permit approval
Vietnamese employer applies for foreign worker work permit
Receive work permit approval
Labor authorities approve work permit
Get invitation letter
Employer issues official employment invitation
Apply at embassy/consulate
Submit LD2 visa application with work permit approval
Prepare employment documents
Contract, job description, company details
Await visa approval
5-7 working days
Receive visa stamp
Visa stamped in passport
Register temporary residence card
Upon arrival in Vietnam
Application Forms
LD2 Work Visa Application
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