Immigration & Visa — District 7
Immigration & permit services on vServe: criminal record checks, consular legalization, visas, work permits, temporary residence cards and conditional business licenses for individuals and companies. Providers quote per case, serving Ho Chi Minh City and online nationwide.
Industry overview
Work permits, temporary residence cards, visas and criminal record checks can all be arranged through vServe, with prices ranging from 80.000đ – 600.000đ for a simple confirmation letter up to 40,000,000đ for a complex conditional business license, and processing times from 3 working days (criminal record check) to over 30 days (business licenses, permanent residence). Providers quote a specific price per case before you commit.
When you need immigration & permit services
You need these services for procedures involving residence, employment or business with a foreign element in Vietnam: getting a criminal record check for a job application or marriage registration, applying for a work permit and temporary residence card for a foreign expert, legalizing a foreign degree, or obtaining a conditional business license for fields like pharmacy, education or tourism. Both individuals and companies can book through vServe.
How to choose a provider on vServe
When choosing a provider, check their track record with the specific document type, how fast they respond with a quote, and whether they commit to a concrete timeline in working days rather than vague promises. For complex cases like work permits or residence cards, ask upfront whether they help fix documents if authorities request corrections, and how extra costs are handled if a file is rejected.
How the booking process works on vServe
You select the document type you need and describe your situation (nationality, current visa status, business sector...), and a matching provider sends a quote with an estimated timeline within 45–90 minutes depending on the service. Once price and scope are agreed, you pay through vServe and the provider starts processing your case, updating you directly on progress.
Vietnam-specific notes on immigration paperwork
Many original documents have short validity windows — a criminal record check is typically only usable for 6 months from issue date — so timing your submission matters. Foreign-issued documents used in Vietnam almost always need consular legalization and certified translation first; skipping this step causes the main application (work permit, residence card) to be rejected right at intake.
vServe does not verify professional licenses
vServe verifies a provider's business identity through their tax code and business registration certificate, but does not cross-check them against any regulator's list of licensed immigration consultants, lawyers or certified translators. For high-value or complex cases like permanent residence or naturalization, you should ask the provider directly to show their professional license or a clear service contract before paying.
Reference price table
| Criminal record check (standard type) | 200,000 – 800,000đ/casegiá tham khảo của ngànhreference price — not confirmed | Higher if you need express processing or want the provider to file on your behalf at your place of residence. |
|---|---|---|
| Marital status confirmation letter | 150,000 – 600,000đ/casegiá tham khảo của ngànhreference price — not confirmed | Varies by place of residence and number of certified copies needed. |
| Certified translation of personal documents | 80.000đ – 600.000đ/tranggiá tham khảo của ngànhgiá tham khảo — chưa xác nhận | Price depends on the language pair and terminology difficulty (visa, legal, medical...). |
| Visa approval letter for foreigners | 400,000 – 2,500,000đ/persongiá tham khảo của ngànhreference price — not confirmed | Depends on the applicant's nationality and desired processing speed. |
| New work permit issuance | 3,000,000 – 15,000,000đ/casegiá tham khảo của ngànhreference price — not confirmed | Cases with foreign degrees needing legalization or hard-to-prove experience push the price higher. |
| Temporary residence card (TRC) | 3,000,000 – 20,000,000đ/cardgiá tham khảo của ngànhreference price — not confirmed | Varies by category (investor, expert, worker) and card validity period. |
| Sub-license for conditional business sectors | 2,000,000 – 40,000,000đ/licensegiá tham khảo của ngànhreference price — not confirmed | Price range is wide because each conditional sector has different requirements and issuing authorities. |
| Consulting & application for permanent residence or naturalization | 8,000,000 – 80,000,000đ/casegiá tham khảo của ngànhreference price — not confirmed | The most complex procedure in this group; price reflects full-service support and the number of interactions with authorities. |
Services (14)
- Criminal Record Certificate (Standard Type)Checkingfrom 200.000đ/applicationreference price — not yet confirmed
- Criminal Record Certificate No. 2 (Special Type)Checkingfrom 250.000đ/applicationreference price — not yet confirmed
- Certificate of Marital StatusCheckingfrom 150.000đ/applicationreference price — not yet confirmed
- Certified Translation of Personal DocumentsCheckingfrom 80.000đ/pagereference price — not yet confirmed
- Consular Legalization of DocumentsCheckingfrom 300.000đ/documentreference price — not yet confirmed
- Vietnam Short-Term Visa Application / ExtensionCheckingfrom 600.000đ/applicationreference price — not yet confirmed
- Visa Approval Letter for Foreign EntrantsCheckingfrom 400.000đ/personreference price — not yet confirmed
- Work Permit Exemption CertificateCheckingfrom 1.500.000đ/applicationreference price — not yet confirmed
- New Work Permit Application for Foreign WorkersCheckingfrom 3.000.000đ/applicationreference price — not yet confirmed
- Work Permit Renewal for Foreign WorkersCheckingfrom 2.000.000đ/applicationreference price — not yet confirmed
- Temporary Residence Card (TRC) for Investors, Experts and Foreign WorkersCheckingfrom 3.000.000đ/cardreference price — not yet confirmed
- Sub-License for Conditional Business LinesCheckingfrom 2.000.000đ/licensereference price — not yet confirmed
- Permanent Residence or Vietnamese Naturalization Consulting & ApplicationCheckingfrom 8.000.000đ/applicationreference price — not yet confirmed
- All-in-One Documentation Package for Foreign Experts Relocating to VietnamCheckingfrom 6.000.000đ/expertreference price — not yet confirmed
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a work permit for a foreigner?
A new work permit typically takes about 15–20 working days from the time a complete, valid application is submitted to the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, not counting time to prepare supporting documents like criminal record checks or degree legalization. If the file is incomplete or needs corrections, it can take another 1–2 weeks.
How long does a criminal record check take and how much does it cost?
A standard-type criminal record check usually takes 10–15 working days, priced at around 200,000–400.000đ – 2.500.000đ per case depending on your place of residence and whether you need someone to file on your behalf. The special type (record check no. 2) takes a few extra days and costs 250,000–600.000đ – 4.000.000đ per case.
Does vServe verify a provider's professional license?
No. vServe only verifies a provider's business identity through their tax code and business registration certificate; it does not cross-check providers against any regulator's list of licensed practitioners, whether from the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Labor or elsewhere. You should ask the provider directly to show a professional license, immigration consulting permit, or a clear service contract before signing off on an important case.
What's the difference between a temporary residence card (TRC) and a visa, which do I need?
A visa is a short-term entry permit, usually valid under 12 months, while a temporary residence card (TRC) allows repeated entry and exit for its validity period of 1–10 years depending on category. If you're working long-term in Vietnam under a work permit or as an investor, getting a TRC instead of repeatedly renewing a visa saves both cost and time in the long run.
What is consular legalization and when do I need it?
Consular legalization confirms the stamps and signatures on a foreign-issued document so it becomes legally valid in Vietnam, and vice versa. You need it when using a foreign degree, birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc. to apply for a work permit, register a marriage, or complete other administrative procedures. Reference pricing is 300,000–3,000,000đ per document depending on the issuing country and quantity.
What is a sub-license for a conditional business sector?
This is an additional license required on top of the standard business registration certificate for conditional sectors such as pharmaceuticals, education, tour operations, security, or food services. Each sector has its own issuing authority and required documents, so pricing varies widely, from 2,000,000đ to 40,000,000đ per license depending on complexity and review time.
Can I handle this paperwork myself, or must I use a provider on vServe?
You can absolutely file these applications yourself with the relevant authorities if you have time to learn the process and forms. Many people choose a provider on vServe to save time and avoid mistakes that get a file rejected, especially for multi-step procedures like work permits or sub-licenses. There's no requirement to use a paid service.