Viet Nam
General visa requirements for travelling to Viet Nam. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Work / Immigration visa (Work Visa (LD1 - Work Permit Exemption))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 5 working days
- Fee
- Varies by embassy
- Validity
- Up to 2 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
LD1 visas are granted to foreigners with work permit exemption certificates. These are typically for specific categories of workers who qualify for exemption from standard work permit requirements.
Eligibility
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Age
Must be at least 18 years of age with full legal capacity
Min age: 18
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Purpose of visit
Foreigners who qualify for work permit exemption and are entering Vietnam to work. Must have adequate health, not be serving a sentence or undergoing criminal prosecution, and have a valid visa granted by Vietnam.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document submission
Submit visa application to Vietnamese embassy/consulate with work permit exemption certificate and required documents.
Work / Immigration visa (Work Visa (LD2 - With Work Permit))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 20 working days for work permit + 5 working days for visa
- Fee
- Varies by embassy
- Validity
- Up to 2 years
- Entry
- Multiple entry
LD2 visas are granted to foreigners who must have a work permit to work in Vietnam. Any foreign national who wants to work in Vietnam must obtain work permits unless they qualify for exemptions. Employers must submit work permit applications at least 13 working days before the foreigner is expected to start working.
Eligibility
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Age
Must be at least 18 years of age with full legal capacity
Min age: 18
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Health
Good health satisfying job requirements, free of diseases that prevent working
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document submission
Submit visa application to Vietnamese embassy/consulate with approved work permit and required documents.