Vietnam entry permit for foreign experts to Vietnam 2022 -2023

Entry procedures for foreign experts entering Vietnam from 2022 to 2023 according to new regulations:

From March 15, 2022, the Government of Vietnam officially opened the door for foreigners in general and foreign experts and managers in general to enter Vietnam with the form of entry to Vietnam by visa exemption (For those visa-exempt countries) and enter Vietnam by visa, temporary or permanent residence card. This is a timely step in the face of complicated developments of the epidemic to create the most favorable conditions for foreign experts to enter Vietnam to work with the aim of promoting socio-economic development, creating a favorable environment. investment and economic cooperation between Vietnam and the world is deepening.

Foreign experts who are allowed to enter Vietnam?

What is an expat expert?

Foreign experts are people with technical qualifications, capabilities or high skills that Vietnamese workers cannot replace or hold that position at a company or organization in Vietnam at present. Male.

 What documents do foreigners need to enter Vietnam?

– Passports of foreigners must be valid for at least 06 months;

– Have had 2 or more doses of Covid vaccine

Countries that are exempt from visa when entering Vietnam

 The duration of the visa exemption is 15 or 30 days depending on the country, the countries are exempt from visa on arrival

Procedures for applying for an entry visa for foreigners entering Vietnam to work 

1. Which companies and organizations can guarantee foreign experts to enter Vietnam?

Enterprises and organizations that are invited or guaranteed to enter Vietnam for foreign experts include:

– Limited Liability Company, Joint Stock Company, Partnership Company; Cooperatives (Including both domestic and foreign invested companies)

– Branches and representative offices of domestic and foreign enterprises.

– Non-governmental organizations, international organizations, social organizations, professions, unions, associations, etc.

2. Procedures and documents to prepare for foreign experts to apply for a visa to enter Vietnam

Entry procedures for foreigners who are experts will follow the following process: 

In order for a foreigner to enter Vietnam, an entry visa is required, which can be obtained at an international airport in Vietnam or at a Vietnamese embassy/consulate abroad. During this Covid epidemic, foreigners will usually apply for a visa at the airport, which is the most convenient and safest way.

Dossier of application for official letter of entry shall be made at the Immigration Department – Ministry of Public Security No. 44 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi (For businesses and organizations in the North from Quang Nam onwards) and at 333 Nguyen Trai, Phan Cu Trinh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (For businesses and organizations in the South with geographical locations from Quang Ngai upwards)

Processing time for immigration applications is from 3 to 5 working days.

* Dossier to apply for a visa to enter Vietnam for foreign experts

– A certified copy of the operation license of the guarantor organization

– Registration form of seal and signature of the legal representative of the organization or enterprise according to form NA16  (For the first time filing)

– A letter of application for entry into Vietnam for foreigners  using form NA2 in the official letter specifying the place of visa reception at the Vietnamese embassy or consulate abroad or at the international airport of Vietnam.

– The certificate of the organization or business sending personnel to go through the procedures for applying for a visa

3. Get visa and entry at Vietnam’s international airport

– The entry letter will specify the airport foreigners are allowed to enter and receive visas (Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, Da Nang ….)

– At the airport, when doing immigration procedures, foreigners need to present:

+ Original passport

+ Official letter of entry to Vietnam (printed on A4 paper size)

+ NA1 declaration form with photo 4x6cm

+ Pay visa fee 

3. Medical isolation at hotels and residences

After entering Vietnam, foreigners will not have to undergo medical isolation if they test negative for Covid

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