Main non-tourist route is employer sponsorship, best with a Vietnamese company offer.
Route overview
Local employer sponsorship
Typical timeline / duration: 3-8 months
Important notes
Employer/foreign employee submits work permit application to competent labour authority before work starts.
Official government page says application should be submitted at least 15 days before employment begins; requirements depend on category such as manager, executive, expert or technical worker.
No general income threshold in the official page checked.
Common evidence includes role/category proof, health certificate and criminal record, but the exact list should be confirmed under current decree and local authority.