29/05/2026
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LABOUR VISA (LD1/LD2) AND BUSINESS VISA (DN1)
It is crucial for foreign employee to understand the key differences between a Labour Visa (LD1/LD2) and a Business Visa (DN1), as the permissions, activities allowed, and long-term options vary significantly:
π Vietnam Labour Visa (LD1/LD2)
π Purpose: Full-time employment in Vietnam under a Vietnamese employer
π Required Documents: Work permit, Vietnamese company sponsorship, passport, visa application form
π Activities Permitted: Legal employment in Vietnam according to labour contract; includes professional duties, payroll registration, social insurance
π Duration of each type of visa: Typically 1 year, renewable; can apply for extension
π Eligibility: Must have a valid work permit and sponsorship from a Vietnamese company
π Conversion to TRC: ELIGIBLE: LD visa holders can apply to convert to a TRC for work, allowing longer-term stay and multiple entries without repeated visa applications
π Vietnam Business Visa (DN1)
π Purpose: Short-term business activities such as meetings, conferences, market research, or company training
π Required Documents: Invitation letter from a Vietnamese company or organization, company registration documents, passport, visa application form
π Activities Permitted: Restricted to business-related activities only; cannot engage in direct employment or receive a salary from a Vietnamese company
π Duration of each type of visa: Usually 1 to 3 months; single or multiple entry
π Eligibility: Must have an invitation from a Vietnamese company or organization
π Conversion to TRC: NOT ELIGIBLE: DN visa holders cannot convert to a TRC for labour purpose; they must convert to LD1/LD2 visa first, then apply for a proper TRC type LD1/LD2
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