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Vietnam Work visa LD1/LD2
Work visas LD1 and LD2
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Key facts
Work visa LD1/LD2 is a work route for Vietnam. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $25 · +5 more
- Processing
- 5 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 6 government fees listed below; decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$25 · +5 more
- $25Single-entry visa fee.
- $50Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days.
- $95Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days.
- $135Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
- $145Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 1 year up to 2 years.
- $145Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years.
RenewalRenewable
When a visa or temporary residence card expires a new one can be issued, and your inviting sponsor can request an extension of temporary stay from the immigration authority.
Processing5 working days
Immigration decides visa, stay-extension and temporary residence card applications within 5 working days of receiving a complete file.
Office of the National Assembly, VietnamMinistry of Public Security, Vietnam
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Your inviting employer, organisation or individual files for you with the immigration authority; you collect the visa at a Vietnamese embassy abroad or at an international border gate, and if already in Vietnam a sponsor can request a new visa in-country.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Vietnam
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- LĐ1 is issued to a foreigner working in Vietnam with confirmation that no work permit is required.
- LĐ2 is issued to a foreigner who must hold a work permit.
What you must show and pay6
- A fee of $25 · Single-entry visa fee.
- A fee of $50 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days.
- A fee of $95 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days.
- A fee of $135 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
- A fee of $145 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 1 year up to 2 years.
- A fee of $145 · Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years.
Steps2
- The Vietnamese employer or inviting organisation applies for the visa.
- The work permit or exemption confirmation is obtained under labour law.
What happens at day 183
How Vietnam decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a calendar year or 12 consecutive months from first day of presenceResident individual for personal income tax
- Foreign-source income
Vietnam tax residents (183 days or more in a calendar year or in 12 consecutive months from first arrival, or with a regular residence) are taxed on income inside and outside Vietnam; resident employment income is taxed on a 5% to 35% progressive scale from the 2026 tax period.
All tax rules for Vietnam Tax records checked
Full official text
Entry visa categories for foreign workers: LD1 for work-permit-exempt persons and LD2 for persons required to obtain a work permit. 1 2 3 4
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $25 · Single-entry visa fee. 2
- A fee of $50 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days. 2
- A fee of $95 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days. 2
- A fee of $135 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year. 2
- A fee of $145 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 1 year up to 2 years. 2
- A fee of $145 · Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years. 3
Requirements
- LĐ1 is issued to a foreigner working in Vietnam with confirmation that no work permit is required. 1
- LĐ2 is issued to a foreigner who must hold a work permit. 1
- The Vietnamese employer or inviting organisation applies for the visa. 1
- The work permit or exemption confirmation is obtained under labour law. 1
Stay
- LĐ1 and LĐ2 visas up to 2 years; temporary residence card up to 2 years.
- Visa validity: 24 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
No nationality list; general entry rules apply.
Work
Work for the employer named in the work permit or exemption confirmation.
Family
Spouse and children under 18 may receive a TT visa. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Vietnam.
Official sources
- Consolidated Law No. 62/VBHN-VPQH on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam (March 2026) · Office of the National Assembly, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-24
- Procedure: issuing visas to foreigners in Vietnam, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing temporary residence cards to foreigners, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam, consolidated text with Decree 70/2023 amendments · Government of Vietnam, Ministry of Labour consolidated text (chinhphu.vn) · checked 2026-10-12
Work visa LD1/LD2 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work visa LD1/LD2 | – | – | – |
| Business visa DN1/DN2 | – | – | Limited |
| UĐ1 digital talent visa | – | – | – |
| Foreign lawyer visa (LS) | – | – | Yes |
| Rep office staff NN1–NN3 | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Work visa LD1/LD2?
A fee of $25. Single-entry visa fee. A fee of $50. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days. A fee of $95. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days. A fee of $135. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
How long can I stay on the Work visa LD1/LD2?
LĐ1 and LĐ2 visas up to 2 years; temporary residence card up to 2 years.
How long does the Work visa LD1/LD2 take to process?
Immigration decides visa, stay-extension and temporary residence card applications within 5 working days of receiving a complete file.
Can I work on the Work visa LD1/LD2?
Work for the employer named in the work permit or exemption confirmation.
Can I bring my family on the Work visa LD1/LD2?
Spouse and children under 18 may receive a TT visa.
How are Work visa LD1/LD2 holders taxed in Vietnam?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Work visa LD1/LD2. The standard rules apply: Vietnam tax residents (183 days or more in a calendar year or in 12 consecutive months from first arrival, or with a regular residence) are taxed on income inside and outside Vietnam; resident employment income is taxed on a 5% to 35% progressive scale from the 2026 tax period.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Consolidated Law No. 62/VBHN-VPQH on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam (March 2026) · Office of the National Assembly, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing visas to foreigners in Vietnam, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing temporary residence cards to foreigners, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP on foreign workers in Vietnam, consolidated text with Decree 70/2023 amendments · Government of Vietnam, Ministry of Labour consolidated text (chinhphu.vn) · checked 2026-10-12
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