Work Permit & Visa
Foreign experts and managers need a work permit, or a certificate of exemption, and a valid visa or temporary residence card to work in Vietnam. We prepare the documents, file the applications and track renewals.
What is included
We prepare and file everything foreign staff need to work and live in Vietnam: work permits or exemptions, visas and temporary residence cards.
- Document checklist and legalisation guidance
- New permits, exemptions and renewals
- Work visas and temporary residence cards
- Combine with EOR to sponsor staff without an entity
Pricing: Fixed fee per application
Suitable for
- Plants and offices bringing in expatriate managers
- Intra-company transferees from headquarters
- Foreign employees hired through EOR
How it works
- 1
Eligibility check
Confirm whether a work permit or an exemption applies and list the documents required.
- 2
Document preparation
Degrees, experience letters, health certificate and criminal record check, legalised and translated where issued abroad.
- 3
Submission and follow-up
File with the competent authority and respond to any requests for additional documents.
- 4
Visa and residence card
Apply for the work visa or temporary residence card and set renewal reminders.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a work permit valid?
Validity follows the employment term, up to the maximum allowed by law. We track expiry dates and start renewals well in advance.
Which documents are usually required?
Typically a degree, proof of work experience, a health certificate and a criminal record check, legalised and translated where issued abroad. The exact list depends on the position and nationality.
Can you sponsor a foreign employee without a local entity?
Yes, by combining EOR with the work permit service, subject to eligibility.
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