Vietnam•AsiaLD2 — Work Visa LĐ2 (Work Permit Required)
At a Glance
1 week
Not confirmed
Check the official sourceVaries (Duration equals work permit validity, can be extended)
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Work permit visa for foreign professionals with Bachelor degree and 3+ years experience, valid up to 2 years and renewable.
The LĐ2 is Vietnam's primary work visa for foreign professionals. Issued under Law No. 47/2014/QH13 and the Labor Code, it requires a formal Work Permit from MOLISA. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least three years of work experience. The employer must first obtain work permit approval before visa processing can begin.
The visa permits two years of work and is renewable. Employment is bound to the sponsoring employer and approved role. Spouses cannot work. Dependents may accompany the visa holder. Processing occurs in two phases: work permit approval (approximately 10 working days) followed by visa stamping at an embassy or consulate (5-7 working days).
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals and technical experts in engineering, IT, education, or management who have secured employment with a Vietnamese company.
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education: Bachelor
Minimum experience: 3
Age: 18-
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
2+ years
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Passport photos
Health examination
Work permit approval (sponsor)
Invitation letter (sponsor)
Employment contract (sponsor)
Company registration (sponsor)
Company financial records (sponsor)
Job description (sponsor)
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Employer-sponsored pathway streamlines hiring for Vietnam-based companies
- Reduced experience requirement to 2 years lowers barrier to entry
- Fast processing time: 10 working days from complete application dossier
- Valid up to 2 years with renewal option for long-term employment
- Bachelor's degree minimum education requirement is globally common standard
- Dependents allowed to accompany applicant on family visas
- Structured legal pathway ensures tax compliance and labor protection
Worth Knowing
- Spouse cannot work independently and needs separate visa sponsorship
- Applicant remains tied to sponsoring employer for entire duration
- Requires formal work permit approval from Vietnamese labor authorities
- Bachelor degree and professional experience prerequisites limit field
- Work permit approval from MOLISA is mandatory prerequisite before visa issuance
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
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