🇻🇳 Vietnam · Employer-sponsored work

LD - Cáp cho nguòi vào lao dông — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€13
Minimum annual salaryVND 600,000
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age range18–None

Costs

Application / consular fee€18

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://vietnam.gov.vn/work-permits-68947.
  3. Typical processing: ~5 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €13.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary

“To be at least 18 years of age and have full civil act capacity”

Job offer
Employer sponsor
Health insurance

“...appropriate health as stipulated by the Minister of Health.”

Age range

“To be at least 18 years of age and have full civil act capacity.”

Application fee
No direct PR path

“but shall not exceed 02 years”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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