Visa rules for Filipino workers in Vietnam

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POEA Advisory No. 24: Visa rules for Filipino workers in Vietnam

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Visa rules for Filipino workers in Vietnam

Law: Poea Advisory No. 24

Decision Date: Jul 15, 2015

Filipinos seeking employment in Vietnam must obtain a work visa from the Vietnamese Embassy in Manila, including a Visa Approval Letter from Vietnam's Immigration Department, prior to departure, with visas valid for at least six months.

Law Summary

Necessity of Visa Approval Letter from Vietnamese Immigration Department

Before applying for the work visa, Filipino applicants must secure a Visa Approval Letter from the Immigration Department of Vietnam.
During visa application, the applicant must present both the Visa Approval Letter and the Visa Application Form to the Vietnamese Embassy.

Validity and Duration of Work Visa

The validity period of the work visa should correspond with the length of the employment contract.
Employment contracts must be for a minimum duration of six (6) months to qualify for visa issuance.

Contact and Additional Information for Visa Application

The Vietnamese Embassy responsible for visa issuance is located at 670 Pablo Ocampo Street, Malate, Manila.
Contact numbers provided for inquiries include 524-03-64 and 0998-275-6666.
Further information and updates can also be accessed through the official website: vietnamebassy-philippines.org.

Legal Authority and Source

This advisory was issued and signed by Hans Leo J. Cacdac, the Administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
The purpose of this advisory is to inform all concerned parties about the visa acquisition procedures for Filipino workers bound for Vietnam.

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