Work Visa (LD) and Work Permit

Yes. The work permit, issued by the labour authorities, authorises your employment and is generally required before or alongside the LD work visa, which the employer sponsors. Confirm the current sequence and any exemptions on the official immigration page.

A valid work permit and LD visa let most holders obtain a temporary residence card, and after sufficient continuous lawful residence some may qualify for a permanent residence card. Check the current qualifying conditions on the official immigration page.

Not on the standard work route. The LD work visa and work permit are employer-sponsored, so you need a job offer from a Vietnamese employer who will sponsor you; without a sponsoring employer or an underlying work permit you cannot use this route. Confirm the current requirements on the official immigration page.

The route is tied to a specific employer and role, and the work permit and LD visa are sponsored by that employer, so changing employers is not automatic. Check the current rules for changing jobs on the official immigration page.

Work permits are commonly issued for up to about two years, with the LD visa and any residence card aligned to the permit, and they are renewed alongside the work permit. Confirm the current validity and renewal process on the official immigration page.