Work Permit Services for Foreign Nationals Working in Vietnam
A comprehensive solution that helps businesses employ foreign workers legally Amid international economic integration, the need to recruit experts, managers, executives and technical workers
Why this matters
A comprehensive solution that helps businesses employ foreign workers legally.
Amid international economic integration, demand in Vietnam for recruiting foreign experts, managers, executive directors, and technical workers continues to grow. Under Vietnamese law, most foreign nationals working in Vietnam must obtain a work permit before starting work. This procedure requires the employer and the employee to meet numerous legal conditions, prepare a complete dossier, and follow the correct process — documentation errors or non-compliance can lead to the permit being refused.
What is a work permit?
A work permit is a document issued by the competent state authority to a foreign national working legally in Vietnam. It is a key legal basis for the foreign national to work, sign labor contracts, apply for a work visa and temporary residence card, and complete long-term residence procedures in Vietnam.
Conditions for issuance of a work permit
In general, a foreign worker must meet the following basic conditions:
- Be at least 18 years old and have full civil legal capacity.
- Have professional qualifications, skills, or experience appropriate to the job position.
- Be in suitable health as prescribed.
- Have no criminal record and not be subject to criminal prosecution.
- Be lawfully recruited or sponsored by an enterprise or organization in Vietnam.
Work permit application dossier
Depending on the specific case, the dossier may include:
- The foreign worker's passport.
- A health certificate.
- A criminal record certificate.
- Degrees and professional certificates.
- Documents proving work experience.
- Photos as prescribed.
- The employer's corporate legal documents.
- Other documents as required by the licensing authority.
What’s included
- Advise on the conditions and the approach appropriate to the job title.
- Register the demand for foreign workers with the labor authority.
- Draft the dossier and guide consular legalization and certified translation.
- Represent the client before state authorities and monitor processing progress.
- Confirm whether the foreign worker qualifies for work permit exemption.
- Obtain the certificate of work permit exemption.
- Advise on work permit exemption conditions for investors, capital-contributing members, and other special cases.
Who it’s for
How the process works
- 1Step 1: Eligibility assessment and consultation
We review the dossier, job title, and the worker's qualifications to determine the appropriate approach.
- 2Step 2: Approval of the demand for foreign workers
We support the enterprise in registering its demand for foreign workers with the labor authority as prescribed.
- 3Step 3: Dossier preparation and completion
We draft the dossier, guide consular legalization and certified translation, and finalize the required documents.
- 4Step 4: Submission of the work permit application
We represent the enterprise before the competent state authorities, monitor processing progress, and assist with clarifications when needed.
- 5Step 5: Receipt of the work permit
We hand over the work permit and advise on subsequent procedures relating to work visas, temporary residence cards, and foreign employment matters.
Why choose Clarity for this
Our commitment & responsibility
We commit to professional responsibility on every engagement — including legal liability and compensation should an error on our part occur. Your financial, personal and ownership data is handled under strict confidentiality and in line with Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP on personal data protection.
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