Core work-visa requirement before departure
- Filipinos intending to work in Vietnam must possess a work visa issued by the Vietnamese Embassy in Manila prior to departure.
- The requirement applies to Filipinos whose intention is employment in Vietnam.
Visa Approval Letter and embassy application
- Filipinos must first secure a Visa Approval Letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam.
- Filipinos must present a copy of the Visa Approval Letter together with the Visa Application Form to the Vietnamese Embassy at the time of application.
- The Visa Approval Letter must be obtained before applying for the work visa at the Vietnamese Embassy in Manila.
Work-visa validity tied to contract duration
- The validity of the work visa must correspond to the duration of the work contracts.
- Work contracts must be for at least six (6) months for the work-visa validity to correspond to contract duration.
Contact details for more information
- For more information on visa issuance, the Vietnamese Embassy is located at 670 Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Manila.
- The embassy telephone contacts are 524-03-64 and 0998-275-6666.
- The embassy website address is vietnamebassy-philippines.org.