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APAC β€’ Country Guide

HIRE IN
VIETNAM

ASEAN's fastest-growing manufacturing and tech market.

EOR pricing
β‚«12,547,500
per employee / month (~US$499)
  • Full compliance handled
  • First hire live in 48 hours
  • No entity setup needed
Capital
Hanoi
Population
99M
Currency
VND (β‚«)
Language
Vietnamese
Time zone
GMT+7
Region
APAC
Country snapshot

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.

China+1 strategy capital
15+ free trade agreements (CPTPP, EVFTA)
Young, productive workforce
Lowest manufacturing wages in ASEAN
Booming domestic consumer market
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Market intel

THE MARKET
THE TALENT

Economy

USD $430B GDP, growing 6.5%+ annually. Strong export manufacturing and rising digital economy.

Talent pool

Young median age (32), 1M+ IT workers, strong STEM education, competitive wages.

Key industries
Electronics ManufacturingTextiles & ApparelIT & Software OutsourcingAgricultureTourism
Hiring & compliance

CORE HIRING
FACTS

Everything global operators need to know about employment costs, leave entitlements, and statutory rules in Vietnam.

Employer cost on top of salary
~21.5%
Income tax
5–35% progressive
Social contributions
SI 17.5% + HI 3% + UI 1% employer
Minimum wage
VND 4.96M/month (Region I)
Working hours
48 hours/week
Annual leave
12–16 days (by tenure)
Sick leave
30–70 days/year (by tenure)
Maternity leave
6 months paid
Paternity leave
5–14 days
Public holidays
11 days/year
Notice period
30–45 days
Probation
Up to 60 days (180 for managers)
Severance
0.5 month per year of service
Payroll cycle
Monthly
13th month pay
Common Lunar New Year bonus
COMPLIANCE, HANDLED

Skip the legal setup in Vietnam.

We become the legal employer. You manage the work, we handle payroll, contracts, taxes and benefits.

Visa & immigration

MOVING
TALENT IN

Work visa types, eligibility, dependent visas, and the path to permanent residency in Vietnam.

LD Work Visa

4–6 weeks

For sponsored employees, valid up to 2 years

Work Permit

4–8 weeks

Required before LD visa, 2-year validity

Investor Visa (DT)

4 weeks

For foreign investors, up to 10 years

Eligibility

Bachelor's degree, 3+ years experience, employer sponsorship, clean criminal record.

Dependants

Spouse and children eligible for accompanying TT visas.

Path to PR

Permanent residence card after 3 years. Citizenship after 5 years (rare and discretionary).

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