Visa Questions

Last activity 07 November 2016 by Guest2023

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blagman08New member16 September 2016 17:23:23

Hello,

I am wondering what is the best way to go about obtaining the proper visa for work in Vietnam. I have read online that it is possible to show up at the airport and pay for a visa there, but I dont know how that will work for Americans, or what the length of that visa will be, or if you can legally find work with that visa, etc. Also, I have been told it is possible to change the status of your visa once already in the country. I have been to another country where that was not possible, and that was a DISASTER, so I want to be sure I can do that.

If anyone can give me advice on how to go about getting the best visa, please help! I have very short notice (1 month) before I am going there and will probably be looking for work once I get there. Whatever would suit that type of situation best!!

Thanks,
B

Guest2023Guest17 September 2016 04:05:38

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The visa at the airport doesn't allow you to work. You must have a VN registered business employ you. Americans can get a 1 year multiple visa for 185usd, but you must exit VN every three months and re-enter. This visa doesn't allow you to work legally.

blagman08New member17 September 2016 18:27:41

Yea but can you change the status of your visa while in the country? Or do you have to arrive with the working visa?

Guest2023Guest18 September 2016 03:33:50

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Enter on a tourist visa, then apply for a work permit, once you have a work permit you can apply for a TRC(temporary residence card)

ThaigerBanned18 September 2016 13:36:40

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^ impossible so im constantly told - must have a biz visa from the same company that u want to get a work permit for

Guest2023Guest18 September 2016 14:05:00

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Thaiger wrote:
^ impossible so im constantly told - must have a biz visa from the same company that u want to get a work permit for

If he doesn't have a just job with a company he must enter on a tourist visa or the one year business visa that basically works like a tourist visa these days.

Monica TranMember18 September 2016 15:56:12

Hi
If you want to go to Vietnam for working, you should visit Vietnamese Embassy in your home country for applying the visa.
Best Regards
Monica Tran

vietnamsvisaMember29 October 2016 12:41:10

I am pleased to announce that business travelers can get visa approval letter with business purpose easily. No documents are required. No travel is required. Its application can be 100% completed online.

How to obtain business visa online?

To obtain a visa on arrival to Vietnam for business purpose, one only needs to follow 3 simple steps below:
1. Fill Out Online Application
2. Receive Visa Approval Letter By Email
3. Entry To work Vietnam

MarkinNamSerial expat07 November 2016 08:42:09

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colinoscapee wrote:
Enter on a tourist visa, then apply for a work permit, once you have a work permit you can apply for a TRC(temporary residence card)

I thought you couldn't change visa type after you had arrived

Guest2023Guest07 November 2016 09:12:42

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Temporary residence card is aligned to your work permit. I did it before without leaving, it all comes down to the person doing the work for you.

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