Hello, this is your travel partner Jones! Today, I will tell you vividly about the process of obtaining a Vietnam work visa, which I personally experienced and felt. This is essential information for those who want to live in Vietnam for a long time or have a stable job, so please pay attention until the end!

Vietnam Work Visa Issuance Guide

Vietnam is an attractive country, isn't it? When I first came to Vietnam, I liked it so much that I wanted to stay a little longer. That's why I looked into a work visa. If you get a work visa, you can have a stable job and enjoy your life in Vietnam even more.

If you are staying in Vietnam for a long time or traveling there, and your interest in the country increases, getting a work visa would be a good choice. The more you learn about Vietnam, the better it seems. Why don't you choose the one that suits you in terms of food, climate, and other things, and decide on a work visa among the various visas?

A complete list of documents required for a work visa

You need several documents to get a work visa. The most common documents are a criminal record certificate, residence permit, graduation certificate, career certificate, and a notarized copy of your passport. Let's take a closer look at them one by one.

Criminal Record Certificate

I first got a criminal record certificate in Korea, but the process of getting it notarized in Vietnam was cumbersome. So next time, I got it issued in Vietnam. Local issuance is easier and faster, but keep in mind that it takes quite a while to get it issued.

Here is an explanation of how to get a criminal record certificate in Vietnam.

You can usually get it issued at the local office of the city you live in Vietnam, and the issuance fee varies by city. I got a criminal record certificate in Korea, but the document I got in Vietnam needed to be notarized, so I had to pay a separate notarization fee and go to a diplomat or consulate in Hanoi or another large city to get it notarized, so I thought it would be better to get it issued locally, so I got it issued at the community center.

It takes a long time for the documents to arrive after you apply for issuance. So, you should apply with plenty of time. It took me 15 days to get a criminal record certificate in Vietnam, and the 15 days are calculated by excluding public holidays. When applying, you do not need to submit a residence permit. If you need a residence permit, in my case, it was only 10 days since I arrived in Vietnam, so I didn't need it, but the official in charge explained that if you are staying in Vietnam for more than a month, you will need a residence permit when issuing a criminal record certificate.

Residence permit

A residence permit is a required document that must be issued while staying in Vietnam. The issuance process is simple and does not take long. Here is how to issue a residence permit.

You can get a residence permit by going to the police station where you are staying. A small fee will be charged at this time. It may take 2-3 days to be issued, but if it is late, it will be issued within a week.

I paid about $10.

Graduation certificate and career certificate

The graduation certificate and career certificate must be translated into English and notarized. The notarization fee was cheaper than I thought. The notarization fee required at this time is less than $10. I paid $2. The career certificate also needs to be notarized. The notarization fee required at this time is less than $10. I paid $2.

Passport Notarization

Passport notarization is a safe and convenient method. You only need to submit a notarized copy without having to carry your passport separately. I would like to inform you that it is much better to submit a notarized printout instead of having to carry your passport separately. I was never asked to show or submit my actual passport separately, so it was safe. However, there are exceptions where government officials ask to see the actual passport briefly, so I recommend that you bring the passport notarization document and passport separately when you receive the issuance. I paid $2 for the passport notarization fee. The price may vary depending on the city you applied to, so please use it as a reference only.

Jones's vivid experience

I actually prepared the documents mentioned above and received a work visa. I will tell you in detail what was difficult and what was good about each document.

Criminal record certificate: It took about 15 days to issue locally, excluding public holidays.

Residence card: It was issued in 2-3 days.

Graduation certificate and career certificate: The notarization fee was less than $10, which was cheap.

Passport notarization: It was easy and cheap at $2. Issuing a work visa, all you need to know is this!

Issuing a work visa is not as complicated as you think. If you carefully refer to the information explained above and prepare in advance, you can obtain it without difficulty.

Preparation period: It takes about a month from document preparation to issuance.

Cost: You can expect to pay about $100 including the document issuance fee and notarization fee.

Application location: You can apply in Vietnam.

Tips for issuing a Vietnam work visa recommended by Jones!

Prepare in advance: It takes time to prepare documents, so it is recommended to prepare in advance.

Ask a local for help: If you ask a local for help, you can obtain it faster and easier.

Ask questions anytime: If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!

Conclusion

Today, we learned in detail about issuing a Vietnam work visa. I hope my experience was helpful to you. Have a great time in Vietnam!