Vietnam Work Permit + TRC for Indians
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 6–14 weeks
- Government fee
- about $250
- Start preparing
- about 5 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 8
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 6–14 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
Employer-sponsored work permit followed by a Temporary Residence Card (LĐ, up to 2 years). Under Decree 219/2025 an expert needs a degree plus 3 years' relevant experience, or 5 years plus a professional certificate. Indian documents need full consular legalisation (Vietnam is not in the Apostille Convention). Short assignments under 90 working days per year are now work-permit-exempt.
This page covers Indians. For every nationality we track, see the Vietnam Work Permit + Temporary Residence Card overview.
Requirements for Indians
| Minimum annual income | No requirement |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | Yes |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 6–14 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $250. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Job offer & foreign-labour demand approvalEmployer first needs provincial approval of its demand for a foreign worker.
- Confirm you qualify as an expertDecree 219/2025: bachelor's plus 3 years' experience, or 5 years' experience plus a professional certificate.
- Consular legalisation of Indian documentsNotarisation, MEA attestation, Vietnamese-embassy legalisation, then certified Vietnamese translation.
- Police clearance certificateIndian PCC via Passport Seva, issued within 6 months of filing.
- Health certificateFrom a designated hospital in India or Vietnam, issued within 12 months of filing.
- Employer files the work permit applicationFiled with the provincial labour authority; roughly 10–15 working days; tied to employer, role and location.
- Enter on an LD visaEmployer sponsors the LD entry visa against the issued work permit or exemption certificate.
- Apply for the Temporary Residence CardLĐ-category card valid up to 2 years, USD 145–320 by validity, about 5 working days.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The Work Permit + TRC takes about 5 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Vietnam Work Permit + TRC take for Indians?
- Typical processing time is 6–14 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Work Permit + TRC cost?
- The government fee is approximately $250. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indians need a job offer for the Work Permit + TRC?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Vietnam is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Work Permit + TRC?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.