{"id":141,"date":"2026-03-24T09:58:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T02:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/?p=141"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:58:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T02:58:06","slug":"vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam Work Permit for Foreigners (2026 Update)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Vietnam_Work_Permit_for_Foreigners_A_Complete_Guide_2026_Update\" >Vietnam Work Permit for Foreigners: A Complete Guide (2026 Update)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#1_What_is_a_Vietnam_Work_Permit\" >1. What is a Vietnam Work Permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#2_Requirements_for_Obtaining_a_Vietnam_Work_Permit\" >2. Requirements for Obtaining a Vietnam Work Permit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#3_Who_is_Eligible_for_a_Vietnam_Work_Permit\" >3. Who is Eligible for a Vietnam Work Permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Eligible_EmployersSponsors\" >Eligible Employers\/Sponsors:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#4_Work_Permit_Application_Process_in_Vietnam\" >4. Work Permit Application Process in Vietnam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Step_1_Approval_for_Hiring_Foreign_Workers\" >Step 1: Approval for Hiring Foreign Workers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Step_2_Prepare_Work_Permit_Documents\" >Step 2: Prepare Work Permit Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Additional_Requirements\" >Additional Requirements:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Step_3_Submit_Work_Permit_Application\" >Step 3: Submit Work Permit Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Step_4_Receive_Work_Permit\" >Step 4: Receive Work Permit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#5_Validity_of_Vietnam_Work_Permit\" >5. Validity of Vietnam Work Permit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Penalties_for_Working_Without_a_Work_Permit\" >Penalties for Working Without a Work Permit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Why_Choose_Professional_Work_Permit_Services\" >Why Choose Professional Work Permit Services?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/vietnam-work-permit-for-foreigners-2026-update\/#Need_a_Vietnam_Work_Permit_for_Foreigners\" >Need a Vietnam Work Permit for Foreigners?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1dz6vab\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"186\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_Work_Permit_for_Foreigners_A_Complete_Guide_2026_Update\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Vietnam Work Permit for Foreigners: A Complete Guide (2026 Update)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"470\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">As Vietnam continues to integrate into the global economy, the demand for foreign experts and workers among Vietnamese businesses is rapidly increasing. However, for foreigners to work legally and long-term in Vietnam, obtaining a <strong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"442\">Vietnam work permit<\/strong> is a mandatory requirement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"796\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">There are many articles online about work permits for foreigners in Vietnam, but the information is often scattered and incomplete. With over 15 years of experience in immigration services, <a href=\"https:\/\/hochieuvisa.vn\/en\/\"><b>HOCHIEUvisa<\/b><\/a>\u00a0provides this comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know about Vietnam work permits, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1h21cge\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"839\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_a_Vietnam_Work_Permit\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">1. What is a Vietnam Work Permit?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"941\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">A <strong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"858\">work permit<\/strong> is an official document that allows a foreign national to work legally in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"974\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">The work permit clearly states:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1069\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3k8cz2\" data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1015\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Personal information of the employee<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f8p6on\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1052\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Name and address of the employer<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m8keza\" data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1069\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Job position<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1201\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Foreign workers must perform the exact job stated in the permit. Otherwise, they may be considered in violation of Vietnamese law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1214\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Key points:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1437\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11wunt7\" data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1251\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Valid for a maximum of <strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1251\">2 years<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3y0z23\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1312\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Required to apply for a <strong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1312\">Temporary Residence Card (TRC)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pka5sy\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1437\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Mandatory unless the foreigner qualifies for a work permit exemption (in which case, an exemption certificate is required)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1lxacq2\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1498\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Requirements_for_Obtaining_a_Vietnam_Work_Permit\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">2. Requirements for Obtaining a Vietnam Work Permit<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1594\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/congbao.chinhphu.vn\/van-ban\/nghi-dinh-so-11-2016-nd-cp-19031.htm\"><strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1541\">Decree No. 11\/2016\/ND-CP<\/strong><\/a>, foreign workers must meet the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1909\">\n<li data-section-id=\"vmj2lt\" data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1642\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Have full civil act capacity under the law<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17e8vhu\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1676\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Be in good health for the job<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wsiaw7\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1733\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Be a manager, executive, expert, or technical worker<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"khqfav\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1816\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Have no criminal record or ongoing criminal prosecution (in Vietnam or abroad)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hi4iku\" data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1909\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Obtain written approval from a competent authority for the employment of foreign workers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1914\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13avjzc\" data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1964\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_is_Eligible_for_a_Vietnam_Work_Permit\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #333399;\">3. Who is Eligible for a Vietnam Work Permit?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2076\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Under <strong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2001\">Decree No. 152\/2020\/ND-CP<\/strong>, foreign workers entering Vietnam for the following purposes are eligible:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2450\">\n<li data-section-id=\"2red28\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2112\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Working under a labor contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ypubdv\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2142\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Internal company transfer<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tytgip\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2212\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Performing economic, commercial, financial, or banking agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rryprq\" data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2270\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Service providers under contract or offering services<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hqa4eb\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2333\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Working for NGOs or international organizations in Vietnam<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19wgawx\" data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2389\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Managers, executives, experts, or technical workers<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"76s1zg\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2450\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Participating in projects or bidding packages in Vietnam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"o8w6gf\" data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2484\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligible_EmployersSponsors\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Eligible Employers\/Sponsors:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2925\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15u5tw\" data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2548\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Enterprises under the Law on Enterprises or Investment Law<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"84s390\" data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2564\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Contractors<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h17q47\" data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2603\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Representative offices or branches<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"aiyuqs\" data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2660\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Government agencies or socio-political organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5fnniv\" data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2697\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Foreign NGOs licensed in Vietnam<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rkkfc8\" data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2726\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Educational institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wkbajj\" data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2785\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">International organizations or foreign project offices<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5mnq5d\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2826\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Foreign investors\u2019 executive offices<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qjmmmy\" data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2851\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Law firms in Vietnam<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"mdkaq8\" data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2868\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Cooperatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12udqii\" data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2925\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Business households or individuals legally operating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2930\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9e8zxv\" data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2980\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Work_Permit_Application_Process_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;\">4. Work Permit Application Process in Vietnam<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"4ex2ff\" data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3029\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Approval_for_Hiring_Foreign_Workers\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828; text-decoration: underline;\">Step 1: Approval for Hiring Foreign Workers<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3164\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">At least <strong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3069\">30 days before employment<\/strong>, the employer must submit a request to the Ministry of Labor or Provincial People\u2019s Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3204\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\"><strong data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3186\">Processing time:<\/strong> 15 working days<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3233\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Required documents include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3357\">\n<li data-section-id=\"sf3hv1\" data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3278\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Application form (Form 01\/PLI or 02\/PLI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qpbg8e\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3319\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Authorization letter (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eh89l6\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3357\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Business registration certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3362\" \/>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"16lhz6f\" data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3405\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Prepare_Work_Permit_Documents\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828; text-decoration: underline;\">Step 2: Prepare Work Permit Documents<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3443\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">While waiting for approval, prepare:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3714\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10ekkw9\" data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3479\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Application form (Form 11\/PLI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"133fvn7\" data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3527\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Health certificate (valid within 12 months)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v9889i\" data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3572\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Criminal record (issued within 6 months)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16tvrhv\" data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3620\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Proof of qualifications and work experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n0xj5d\" data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3659\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Notarized passport and visa copies<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bbgpw1\" data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3714\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">2 passport-sized photos (4&#215;6 cm, white background)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3745\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Requirements\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Additional Requirements:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3763\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\"><strong data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3763\">For Experts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3839\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ko3ruk\" data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3795\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">University degree or higher<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"52854p\" data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3839\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">At least 3 years of relevant experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3869\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\"><strong data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3869\">For Managers\/Executives:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3911\">\n<li data-section-id=\"121q5oh\" data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3911\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Documents proving managerial position<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3940\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\"><strong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3940\">For Internal Transfers:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"4012\">\n<li data-section-id=\"lipqah\" data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3963\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Appointment letter<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gcepfh\" data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4012\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">At least 12 months working at parent company<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4040\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\"><strong data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4040\">For Technical Workers:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4150\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mjz7gf\" data-start=\"4041\" data-end=\"4106\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Technical training (minimum 1 year) + 3 years experience<\/span><br data-start=\"4099\" data-end=\"4102\" \/><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">OR<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c8eblr\" data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4150\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">At least 5 years of relevant experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4155\" \/>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"bt05ol\" data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4199\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Submit_Work_Permit_Application\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828; text-decoration: underline;\">Step 3: Submit Work Permit Application<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4341\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">At least <strong data-start=\"4210\" data-end=\"4251\">15 working days before the start date<\/strong>, submit the application to the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (DOLISA).<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4346\" \/>\n<h4 data-section-id=\"11towzr\" data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4379\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Receive_Work_Permit\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828; text-decoration: underline;\">Step 4: Receive Work Permit<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4519\">\n<li data-section-id=\"esejav\" data-start=\"4381\" data-end=\"4420\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Processing time: <strong data-start=\"4400\" data-end=\"4418\">5 working days<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8vb154\" data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4463\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">If approved, the work permit is issued<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"107ooce\" data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4519\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">If rejected, a written explanation will be provided<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4524\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15pq73\" data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4563\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Validity_of_Vietnam_Work_Permit\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #333399;\">5. Validity of Vietnam Work Permit<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4681\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">According to <strong data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4603\">Decree 152\/2020\/ND-CP<\/strong>, the validity is based on one of the following but <strong data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4680\">not exceeding 2 years<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4932\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cz3imu\" data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4710\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Labor contract duration<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16qvghg\" data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4746\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Assignment from foreign company<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e4rnq8\" data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4801\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Agreements between Vietnamese and foreign partners<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rrjgs4\" data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4823\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Service contracts<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h7n4yh\" data-start=\"4824\" data-end=\"4876\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">NGO or international organization certifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xpkmge\" data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"4932\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Documents related to commercial presence in Vietnam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"4937\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"fwhp2x\" data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"4985\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_for_Working_Without_a_Work_Permit\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Penalties for Working Without a Work Permit<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5136\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Foreigners working without a valid work permit in Vietnam may face penalties. Employers hiring such workers are also subject to administrative fines.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5138\" data-end=\"5141\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1s9tqxe\" data-start=\"5143\" data-end=\"5191\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_Professional_Work_Permit_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">Why Choose Professional Work Permit Services?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5392\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: #282828;\">The Vietnam work permit process involves multiple administrative procedures and complex documentation. 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