1. Subjects granted work permits in Vietnam
Subjects who are granted work permits are specified in Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP stipulating work permits for foreign workers entering Vietnam in the following forms:
- Performance of labor contracts;
- Moving within the enterprise;
- Performing all kinds of contracts or agreements on economy, commerce, finance, banking, insurance, science and technology, culture, sports, education, vocational education and health;
- Contracted service providers;
- Offering services;
- Working for a foreign non-governmental organization or an international organization in Vietnam that is permitted to operate in accordance with Vietnamese law;
- Managers, executives, experts, technical workers;
- Participating in the implementation of bidding packages and projects in Vietnam;
2. Where to apply for a work permit?
The employer will submit an application at the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs in the province where the foreign worker will work.
Foreigners belonging to non-governmental organizations, international organizations, associations, etc., according to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 3 of Circular 40/2016/TT-BLDTBXH, shall apply for a work permit at Employment Department - Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs.
3. Procedures for applying for a work permit for foreigners
Step 1: Register the need to recruit foreign workers
Records include:
- Copy of Business Registration
- Application letter for recruitment demand, can be:
- Letter of introduction/power of attorney (if the applicant is not the legal representative of the enterprise).
The place to submit the application is the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs or the People's Committee of the province or centrally run city where the foreigner will work. The processing time for approval is 10 working days.
Step 2: Prepare a work permit application file
Documents to be prepared:
- A written request for a work permit;
- Health certificate or medical examination certificate issued by a competent medical organization in Vietnam (must be valid for less than 12 months from the date of application submission);
- Judicial record issued within 06 months from the date of application submission;
- Documents proving qualifications suitable for the job as a manager, executive director, expert or technical worker: degree, certification of experience from another company...;
- Certified copy of passport;
- In addition, for industries and occupations with special requirements (soccer players, pilots, aircraft maintenance) or cases where foreign workers provide services or perform contracts, offer services for sale. …in Vietnam, the dossier will include other documents as prescribed by law.
Step 3: Apply for a work permit
4. Carry out the procedures for registration of capital contribution or share purchase in a Vietnamese company in the following cases:
Dossier of application for a work permit should be submitted to the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in the province where the foreign worker is expected to work at least 15 days before the date of employment. foreign workers are expected to start working. The processing time for a work permit is usually 5 working days from the date of receipt of a complete application.
Step 4: Get a work permit
Within these 5 days, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs or the Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs shall issue a work permit according to Decree 152/2020/ND-CP. In case of refusal to issue a work permit, the Ministry or Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs will reply in writing and clearly state the reason.
Vietnam work permit duration
According to Article 10 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, it is clear that the term of a work permit is granted according to the term of one of the following cases, but not exceeding 02 years: The above is all information. about the work permit for foreign workers in Vietnam. This information will be updated regularly if there are any new changes. If you have any questions regarding the Company's application for a work permit for foreign workers, please call us at (028) 38201 012 for advice. specific issue.
