Immigration, Work Permit & TRC in Vietnam (Updated 2026)

Green NRJ supports foreign investors, executives, and specialists with end-to-end immigration compliance in Vietnam — from entry visa strategy to work permit / exemption, and Temporary Residence Card (TRC). We focus on risk-managed dossiers, authority liaison, and alignment with labor–tax compliance.

Work Permit & Exemption LD / DN / Investor Pathways Temporary Residence Card (TRC) Employer Compliance (Hiring)
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Typical pathways: Employer-sponsored Work Permit → LD visa/TRC, or Investor route for business owners.

Immigration Scope (Employer & Investor)

This pillar is designed as a practical hub: choose your pathway, understand key requirements, and move through dossier preparation with fewer rejections and delays.

Employer

Hiring Foreign Workers Compliance

  • Hiring plan & eligibility screening for expert/manager/specialist
  • Work visa mapping (DN/LD) and onboarding sequence
  • Labor, payroll, and compliance coordination
Core

Work Permit (WP) Application

  • New issuance, renewal, re-issuance
  • Document legalization & translation workflow
  • Authority liaison & clarification handling
Alternative

Work Permit Exemption

  • Eligibility assessment and exemption certificate
  • LD1 pathway (where applicable) and compliance steps
  • Support for supporting evidence preparation
Residence

Temporary Residence Card (TRC)

  • TRC for employees (linked to WP/visa status)
  • TRC for investors / family / students (case-based)
  • NA6/NA8 forms, sponsor docs, residence confirmation
Investor

Investor Route & Long-Stay Strategy

  • Investor visa vs work permit positioning
  • Structuring for shareholders / legal rep
  • Consistency with IRC/ERC & capital contribution
Risk Control

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Common rejection reasons (docs, titles, job scope)
  • Timeline control & pre-check before submission
  • Post-approval obligations & renewal planning

Featured Immigration Guides

Start with the essentials. We’ll keep expanding this hub as new guides are published.

Work Permit in Vietnam
Work Permit in Vietnam

Eligibility, process, required documents, renewal, and common mistakes.

 Temporary Residence Card in Vietnam
Temporary Residence Card (TRC)

Conditions, NA6/NA8 forms, procedures, and TRC types by purpose.

 Hiring Foreign Workers in Vietnam
Hiring Foreign Workers

Employer responsibilities: visa types, labor compliance, and TRC next steps.

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Choose the Right Immigration Pathway

Most confusion comes from mixing concepts: visa ≠ right to work. In practice, employers often use Work Permit (or exemption) and then apply for LD visa / TRC; investors may prefer the investor route depending on structure.

Scenario
Best Fit
Why It Works
Key Watchouts
You are employed by a Vietnam entity
Work Permit → LD/TRC
Standard employer-sponsored route for foreign workers.
Job title, qualifications, legalized documents, and labor compliance.
You qualify for exemption categories
Exemption → LD1/TRC
Use exemption certificate instead of WP (case-based).
Evidence must match exemption basis; renewals & sponsor docs.
You own shares / manage your enterprise
Investor Route
Common for business owners seeking long-stay stability.
Must align with corporate structure and supporting certificates.
You only provide short-term services / meetings
Business Visa (Limited)
Suitable for short activities where work right is not required.
Risk if actual activities resemble employment/working in VN.

Typical Process & Document Checklist

The exact sequence varies by pathway (employee vs investor), but most cases follow a predictable flow: pre-check → document legalization → application → visa/TRC. This section helps clients prepare the right documents early.

STEP 01
Pathway & Eligibility Pre-Check

Confirm position category (expert/manager/specialist), sponsor profile, and which route is legally safest.

STEP 02
Document Legalization & Translation

Foreign documents typically require legalization and Vietnamese translation before filing.

STEP 03
Submission & Authority Liaison

Prepare application sets, file, and respond to clarification requests to avoid timeline slippage.

STEP 04
Post-Approval: Visa / TRC & Compliance

After WP/exemption, proceed with LD visa or TRC (where applicable) and set renewal milestones.

Common Document Checklist (High-level)

Final list depends on your case. Below is a practical starter list to reduce back-and-forth.

  • Passport + current visa / entry stamp
  • Appointment / job position evidence + sponsor documents
  • Degree / experience proof (as required by category)
  • Criminal record / health check (case-based)
  • Legalization + Vietnamese translation (foreign-issued documents)
  • TRC forms (NA6/NA8) + local residence confirmation (for TRC cases)

Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the most common immigration questions we receive from employers and investors.

Is a visa the same as the right to work?
Not necessarily. In practice, employment cases typically require a Work Permit (or exemption) before moving to LD visa / TRC steps. See our detailed Work Permit guide for the full sequence.
What’s the difference between Work Permit, exemption, and TRC?
Work Permit grants legal working eligibility; exemption replaces WP in specific cases; TRC is a long-stay residence document often pursued after WP/exemption depending on status.
Which is better: Work Permit route or Investor route?
It depends on whether you are employed by an entity or you are staying as an owner/manager of your enterprise. Our comparison guide breaks down when each route makes sense.
Can my company sponsor the entire process (WP → visa → TRC)?
Yes, most standard employee cases follow a sponsor flow. Employer documentation and compliance readiness often determines speed and rework risk.

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