Visas And Work Permits For Expatriates In Vietnam

This paper outlines regulations governing the entry and immigration of expatriates to work for a foreign or Vietnamese entity in Vietnam.

A. ENTRY AND IMMIGRATION

The regulations governing immigration and residency for expatriates in Vietnam are provided in the following legal documents:

• Law No. 47/2014/QH13 on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Expatriates in Vietnam ("Immigration Law") as amended by Law No. 51/2019/QH14 dated November 25, 2019 and Law No. 23/2023/QH15 dated June 24, 2023 (collectively the "Amended Immigration Law");
• Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BCA of the Ministry of Public Security ("MPS") dated January 5, 2015, providing the forms on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Expatriates in Vietnam as amended by Circular No. 57/2020/TT-BCA dated June 10, 2020 and Circular No. 22/2023/TT-BCA dated June 30, 2023;