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Vietnam LD1 work-permit-exempt foreign worker

7 facts quoted from the official source

Work in Viet Nam in a category formally exempt from the work-permit requirement.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Job offer or appointmentA qualifying Vietnamese employer or host must engage the foreign worker.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationThe worker must fit one of the statutory exemption categories and meet the relevant professional conditions.
  • Work authorisation requirementA certificate confirming work-permit exemption or the applicable statutory proof is required.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport or international travel document meeting the statutory validity conditions is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsWork is limited to the exempt role and employer or host.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathThe underlying visa purpose may support a temporary residence card where the statutory code, sponsor and duration requirements are met.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Vietnam?
The official source states: Work in Viet Nam in a category formally exempt from the work-permit requirement.
02What does this route lead to?
The official source states: The underlying visa purpose may support a temporary residence card where the statutory code, sponsor and duration requirements are met.

Every answer is quoted from the official vbpl.moj.gov.vn page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source vbpl.moj.gov.vnLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Vietnam government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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