Vietnam Work Permitfor 🇯🇵 Japanese citizens travelling to 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Japanese citizens are required to obtain a Vietnam Work Permit before travelling to Vietnam. You must submit a formal application at the Vietnam embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents7
- ✓Health certificate from licensed hospital (issued within 12 months)
- ✓Two 3×4 cm passport photographs (white background, recent)
- ✓Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
- ✓Criminal record certificate from home country (apostilled or notarised)
- ✓Vietnamese employer's application for work permit (submitted by employer)
- ✓Educational qualifications (degree certificate, notarised and translated)
- ✓Employment contract with Vietnamese employer
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Vietnam Work Permit, book an appointment at the nearest Vietnam embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 7 days. The government fee is USD 145.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Professional licence or sector certification
Conditional — required for regulated professions (doctor, nurse, lawyer, teacher) (if applicable)
- ○Experience certificate (3+ years relevant experience for senior roles)
Conditional — required when educational qualification alone is insufficient (if applicable)
🌐Why Japanese passport holders need a visa for Vietnam
Japanese citizens require a visa to enter Vietnam based on the current immigration requirements set by Vietnam's government. Japanese passport holders must apply through the Vietnam embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons Vietnam Work Permit Applications Are Refused6
- !The position is not shown to require a foreign worker, or the prior approval of the demand for foreign workers (employer quota/justification) was not obtained.
- !The applicant lacks the required qualifications and experience for a "manager", "expert", "technical worker" or "executive director" classification.
- !Mandatory documents are missing or not properly legalised/consularised and translated — degree certificates, experience confirmation, or a criminal-record (judicial) certificate.
- !The health certificate is missing, expired, or shows the applicant unfit for the role.
- !A criminal record, or a prior immigration/labour violation in Vietnam.
- !Inconsistent or falsified information between the work-permit application, the labour contract, and the sponsoring company’s registration.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal