Work Permit Services Vietnam

A Work Permit enables foreign workers in Vietnam to be employed and conduct business activities that result in profits. Foreign investors who have companies in Vietnam can be exempted from work permit applications.

A Work Permit is issued for 12-24 months and can be renewed. The length of the application process is estimated to take 20 working days

To be eligible to apply for a Work Permit to be employed in Vietnam, the following conditions are to be satisfied:

• 18 years of age or older
• Physically and mentally fit to work
• Must possess required professional qualifications or technical skills
• Have never been convicted of criminal activities
• Foreign workers who are to be employed in the private medical sector or pharmaceutical sector, or to be in direct involvement with disease examination or treatment in Vietnam must comply with all the stipulations on private medical or pharmaceutical practices

Furthermore, the following documents are to be submitted. Note that incomplete documents may result in your application process being delayed by the authority.

• Application for working in Vietnam
• A form of criminal record issued by the competent authority from the country of origin of the applicant. Moreover, foreigners who have lived in Vietnam for longer than six months are required to submit a criminal record form issued by the Department of Justice in Vietnam’s local office.
• Medical certificate declaring the applicant in good health.
• Legal copies of certificates regarding professional skills such as Bachelor’s degrees, Master’s degrees, PhD’s degrees, and certificates of qualifications granted under the existing law of the country of origin of the applicant.
• A notarized copy of your passport.
• A letter stating the working experience of the foreigner in a foreign company.