Legal & visa blog
In-depth articles on visas, work permits, temporary residence cards, company formation and other legal procedures for foreigners in Vietnam. The content is for reference and is updated in line with current law.
Work Permit Guide for Foreigners in Vietnam 2026
Updated rules on work permits for foreigners in Vietnam under Decree 219/2025/NĐ-CP (effective 7 August 2025): who must apply, conditions, documents and the process.
By Nguyễn Chí Cường · May 20, 2026
Read more →Vietnam Entry Visa Procedures for Foreigners 2026: E-visa, Approval Letter, Visa on Arrival and Extension
An overview of the legal routes for foreigners to enter Vietnam in 2026: e-visa of up to 90 days, an entry approval letter via a sponsoring organization, visa on arrival, and extension procedures.
By Nguyễn Chí Cường · July 2, 2026
Read more →Converting a foreign driving licence to a Vietnamese licence for foreigners in 2026
Conditions, required documents and the process for converting a foreign driving licence to a Vietnamese licence for foreigners in 2026 under Law 36/2024/QH15 and Circular 12/2025/TT-BCA.
By Nguyễn Chí Cường · July 2, 2026
Read more →Marrying a Foreigner in Vietnam 2026: Registering a Marriage Involving a Foreign Element
An overview of how to register a marriage involving a foreign element in Vietnam in 2026: marriage conditions, required documents, the competent authority, and key points on consular legalization and translation of foreign documents.
By Nguyễn Chí Cường · July 2, 2026
Read more →Consular Legalization & Consular Authentication of Foreign Documents in Vietnam 2026
An overview of consular legalization and consular authentication: how the two differ, when they are required, the competent authorities and the step-by-step process under current regulations.
By Nguyễn Chí Cường · July 2, 2026
Read more →Trademark Registration in Vietnam 2026: A Guide for Domestic and Foreign Businesses
A complete overview of trademark registration in Vietnam in 2026: the legal basis, the first-to-file principle, Nice classification, the process at IP Vietnam, and how foreign companies can protect their brands in Vietnam.
By Nguyễn Chí Cường · July 2, 2026
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