HIRE IN
VIETNAM.
ASEAN's fastest-growing manufacturing and tech market.
- Full compliance handled
- First hire live in 48 hours
- No entity setup needed
WHY VIETNAM?
Vietnam is the China+1 destination of choice. 6.5%+ annual GDP growth, a young workforce of 99M, and major investments from Samsung, Intel, and LG make Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City top expansion targets.
Your first Vietnam hire, live in days.
We handle entity, payroll, tax and compliance so you can focus on the work.
THE MARKET
THE TALENT
USD $430B GDP, growing 6.5%+ annually. Strong export manufacturing and rising digital economy.
Young median age (32), 1M+ IT workers, strong STEM education, competitive wages.
CORE HIRING
FACTS
Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Vietnam.
Skip the legal setup in Vietnam.
We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.
MOVING
TALENT IN
Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Vietnam.
LD Work Visa
4–6 weeksFor sponsored employees, valid up to 2 years
Work Permit
4–8 weeksRequired before LD visa, 2-year validity
Investor Visa (DT)
4 weeksFor foreign investors, up to 10 years
Bachelor's degree, 3+ years experience, employer sponsorship, clean criminal record.
Spouse and children eligible for accompanying TT visas.
Permanent residence card after 3 years. Citizenship after 5 years (rare and discretionary).
Hiring in Vietnam
Vietnam hiring FAQs
AgileHRO's Employer of Record service in Vietnam costs ₫15,060,000 per employee per month (about US$599), covering contracts, payroll, tax filings and compliance with no local entity required. Budget separately for statutory employer costs of roughly 21.5% on top of gross salary.
Employers in Vietnam typically pay around 21.5% on top of gross salary. Social contributions: SI 17.5% + HI 3% + UI 1% employer. Employee income tax is 5–35% progressive, withheld through a monthly payroll cycle. 13th-month pay: common Lunar New Year bonus.
Notice period in Vietnam: 30–45 days. Probation: up to 60 days (180 for managers). Severance: 0.5 month per year of service. As your Employer of Record, AgileHRO drafts compliant contracts and manages terminations under local law.
Typical processing times for the main Vietnam work permits are: LD Work Visa (4–6 weeks), Work Permit (4–8 weeks), Investor Visa (DT) (4 weeks). Eligibility: Bachelor's degree, 3+ years experience, employer sponsorship, clean criminal record. AgileHRO manages the application, documents and timeline as your Employer of Record.
START IN 48 HOURS.
We'll handle the legal entity, payroll, tax, and compliance. You focus on the work.