Work permits for foreigners: Subjects and conditions to be granted a permit

In recent years, the labor market in Vietnam has welcomed many foreigners to work in industrial parks. So who will be granted a work permit and what conditions are required to be granted? In this article, Faro will share with you useful knowledge in terms of this issue.

Who will be granted a foreign work permit?

Not everyone is granted a work permit when coming to Vietnam. According to regulations, foreigners are only granted certificates when they meet the following basic requirements:
- People who come to work under labor contracts.
- People who come to work as assigned by the company.
- People who are working in licensed NGOs.
- Those who are senior staves or  skilled workers in companies and enterprises operating in the territory of Vietnam.
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Conditions for applying for a work permit

In Vietnamese law, a person who wants to apply for a work permit must meet the following basic conditions:

- First, must have full ability and civil acts according to the provisions of current Vietnamese law.
- Second, the person who fully meets the health conditions and standards required by each job position.
- Third, the person has a "clean history", has not committed a crime or is subject to criminal prosecution in other countries.
- Fourth, for people who come to work in Vietnam, they must have more certificates to prove their qualifications and work... Specifically:
+ Specialist: This position is required to have a university degree and at least 3 years of working experience in line with the position to be held in Vietnam. In addition, the experience verification of at least 5 years and related certifications is required.
+ Technical workers need to have vocational certificates, at least 3-year of experience…
+ Management requires appointment decisions and verification of at least 3-year experience.

Where is the application for a work permit submitted?

Currently, to apply for a work permit, you can submit it directly at the office of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in the province where the worker directly works. In some cases, it will have to be submitted to the Employment Department of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

How much money for a work permit?

The fee for applying for a work permit in each province will be different. Normally, the fee ranges from 400,000 VND to more than 1 million VND.

For foreigners, work permits will be paid by the employer to the state agency.

The licensing procedures and documents may be quite simple at first but when you start working, you will encounter many difficulties. That's why many units decide to hire the service of making work permits for foreigners instead of doing it themselves.

An experienced and professional team along with a clear working process in the fast and professional period of time, everything will be guaranteed without any strengths.

How long is the work permit period?

The term of a work permit is usually no more than 2 years. It depends on several factors such as the duration of the employment contract. In the case of the end of 2 years, the employer will have to continue to make dossiers and apply for a permit to be extended. Each employee will be allowed a maximum extension once more time. At the end of the extension period, you will have to apply for a new certificate.

Above are a few basic notes when applying for a work permit for foreigners in Vietnam. All documents and procedures will be handled in accordance with the order prescribed by law.

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