Procedures for extending a work visa for foreigners who have been granted a work permit

According to Vietnamese law, foreigners working in Vietnam for more than 3 months need to apply for a work permit in Vietnam. When having a work permit in Vietnam, foreigners can apply for a 2-year long-term temporary residence card or apply for a work visa with a maximum term of 1 year.

There are 02 types of work visa:

1. LD1 Visa – Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam with confirmation that they are not subject to a work permit, unless an international treaty to which Vietnam is a member has other provisions.”;
2. LD2 Visa – Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam who require a work permit.

Visa LD1, LD 2 are types of visas issued to foreigners working in Vietnam. A work visa has a maximum validity of 1 year (12 months). When it is about to expire, if you want to stay longer in Vietnam, you can apply for an extension for another 1 year.

Work visa extension documents include:

1. The foreigner’s original passport is still valid
2. Application form for visa and temporary residence extension according to form NA5 – original
3. Work permit or work permit exemption letter – true copy
4. Confirmation of temporary residence from the local police where the foreigner temporarily resides in Vietnam or a printed copy of the online declaration when registering for temporary residence online

The place to submit applications for business visa extension is the Immigration Department or Immigration Department

Processing time for business visa extension application: 05 working days

If businesses or organizations have questions about application procedures for extending investment visas for foreigners, please contact us for advice.

With its experience, Vista is the leading visa service unit in Vietnam. We will give you the best support.

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