I. What is an entry approval letter?

An entry approval letter, known in English as a Vietnam entry approval letter or Vietnam entry permit, is a document issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security, granting permission for an individual named in the letter to obtain a business visa and enter Vietnam for work.

The process for applying for an entry approval letter is now conducted online, meaning the letter will have an electronic seal rather than the traditional red stamp.

II. Conditions for Applying for an Entry Approval Letter for Foreigners

To apply for an entry approval letter for a foreigner, two key conditions must be met:

• The foreigner must have a sponsoring company in Vietnam that is legally established and currently operating in Vietnam.
• The foreigner must not be on the list of individuals prohibited from entering Vietnam.

III. Cases Where an Entry Approval Letter Is Not Required

Foreigners who possess one of the following valid entry documents for Vietnam do not need to apply for an entry approval letter:

• A valid multiple-entry Vietnam visa.
• A valid temporary residence card.
• A valid permanent residence card.
• A valid 5-year visa exemption certificate.
• A valid APEC card with Vietnam listed as one of the countries that can be entered for work.

Foreigners entering Vietnam under unilateral or bilateral visa exemptions.

Foreigners entering Vietnam using an e-visa (Vietnam electronic visa), or other cases, such as foreigners who do not have a valid entry document for Vietnam, are not exempt from a visa, and do not qualify for an e-visa, will need to apply for an entry approval letter to obtain a Vietnam visa.

IV. Types of Entry Approval Letters

Entry approval letters are categorized based on different criteria. Specifically, they are classified as follows:

1. According to the purpose of entry:

• Entry approval letter for a tourist visa (sponsored by a travel agency in Vietnam).
• Entry approval letter for a business, work, or mission visa (sponsored by a company in Vietnam).
• Entry approval letter for a family visit (sponsored by a company in Vietnam that has relatives working there).

2. According to the location of visa issuance:

• Entry approval letter for visa pick-up at the airport.
• Entry approval letter for visa pick-up at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate.

The validity of the entry approval letter for Vietnam is up to 3 months, depending on the foreigner’s work or travel schedule in Vietnam.

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