Vietnam Immigration

For those looking to live, work or study in Vietnam, it is necessary to apply for and obtain the relevant permit or visa. Family Lawyers have a vast amount of experience in assisting our clients navigate the daunting task of securing the right to stay in Vietnam.

The process of immigrating to Vietnam can be a daunting one, involving careful planning to ensure a quality application is presented. It is vital that your application and supporting documentation are in order and the correct procedures are followed to achieve a favourable outcome. We have successfully assisted clients and their families of various nationalities in obtaining work permits, visas and temporary residence cards. We have the expertise necessary to achieve the best solution for your personal circumstances.

Family Lawyers have a wealth of experience with all matters relating to immigration and will assist you with:

Obtaining a Work Permit

Obtaining a Work Permit or a Certification of Exemption from Work Permit

• Creating a detailed checklist of required documents
• Step-by-step advice to the Client in preparing the required documents (i.e. certifying and notarizing the consular legalizing documents; notarizing the Vietnamese translations of the consular legalized documents)
• Reviewing the Vietnamese translation for the Client’s working experience
• Drafting and finalizing the application forms for obtaining (1) an approval for the request to employ a foreign worker and (2) the Work Permit or the Certification of Exemption from Work Permit
• Working with the licensing authority to submit the application file
• Monitoring the determination of the licensing authority and updating the Client accordingly
• Representing and assisting the Client in paying the governmental charge(s), fee(s) (if any) and tracking the results from the licensing authority

Our team at Family Lawyers provides all services connected to Work Permits and Certifications of Exemption including (i) consular legalizing the documents, (ii) obtaining health certificates, (iii) obtaining an occupancy confirmation letter, (iv) obtaining a Vietnamese criminal record, and (v) providing any other documents/explanations additionally required by the licensing authority at the request of the Client.

Obtaining a Visa

• Creating a detailed checklist of required documents
• Step-by step advice to the Client in preparing the required documents (i.e. certifying and notarizing consular legalizing documents; notarizing the Vietnamese translations of the consular legalized documents)
• Drafting and finalizing the application forms
• Working with the licensing authority to submit the application file
• Monitoring the determination of the licensing authority and updating the Client accordingly
• Representing and assisting the Client in paying the governmental charge(s), fee(s) (if any) and tracking the results from the licensing authority

Our team at Family Lawyers provides all services connected to Visas including (i) consular legalizing the documents and (ii) providing any other documents/explanations additionally required by the licensing authority at the request of the Client.

Obtaining a Temporary Residence Card

• Creating a detailed checklist of required documents.
• Step-by-step advice to the Client in preparing the required documents (i.e. certifying and notarizing consular legalizing documents; notarizing the Vietnamese translations of the consular legalized documents)
• Drafting and finalizing the application forms
• Working with the licensing authority to submit the application file
• Monitoring the determination of the licensing authority and updating the Client accordingly
• Representing and assisting the Client in paying the governmental charge(s), fee(s) (if any) and tracking the results from the licensing authority

Our team at Family Lawyers provides all services connected to Temporary Residence Cards including (i) consular legalizing the documents; (ii) obtaining an occupancy confirmation letter and (ii) providing any other documents/explanations additionally required by the licensing authority at the request of the Client.