All-Visas
LD Working Visa (Local Hire)
work · Vietnam
The LD visa (≤ 2 years) is for foreigners under a Vietnam labour contract. LD1: holders of a work-permit exemption (no degree/experience gate). LD2: work-permit holders, inheriting the Decree 219/2025 expert/technical thresholds.
- Minimum stay / validity
- up to 2 years
- Processing time
- 3-8 weeks
- Official source
- https://immigration.gov.vn/
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Vietnamese employer / labour contract
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] LD1: holds a work-permit exemption
- [Mandatory] LD2: work-permit holder (≥ 2 years experience)