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new regulations according to Decree 15.2020.ND-CP

Some key changes on Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP regarding foreign employees working in Vietnam

On 30 December 2020, The Government promulgated Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP regarding foreign employees working in Vietnam (“Decree 152”). Decree 152 is effective from 15 February 2021 and replaces Decree No. 11/2016/ND-CP (as amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP). This Decree regulates foreign employees working in Vietnam as well as the recruitment and management of Vietnamese working for foreign organisations and individuals in Vietnam following the provisions...

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Work Permit Consulting For Foreign Labors In Vietnam

There are some foreign labors working for your company and you want to get some information about: + Are foreign labors eligible to apply for Vietnam Work Permit? + Are their documents issued in foreign countries suitable for their job position and legal to use in Vietnam? + Who are exempted from Vietnam Work Permit? + How to apply for Vietnam Work Permit or Work...

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Vietnam Work Permit Exemption

Long-Term Visa/ Temporary Residence Card For Foreign Workers Exempted From Vietnam Work Permit

Legal Grounds: Decree No.11/2016/ND-CP guiding some articles of the Labor Code on foreign workers in Vietnam, valid from 01 April 2016. Law No.47/2014/QH13 on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of foreigners in Vietnam, valid from 01 January 2015 Circular No. 41/2014/TT-BCT dated November 5,2014 stipulating foundations, procedures to define foreign laborers’ internal movement in enterprises operating in 11 service sectors specified in Vietnam’s commitment schedule...

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cases of foreign worker exempted from Vietnam Work Permit

Cases of foreign workers exempted from Vietnam Work Permit

According to Decree No.11/2016/ND-CP, cases not subject to work permit are supplemented: 1. Foreign workers specified in the Labor Code, including: a. As contributing member, or owners of limited liability company. b. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Joint Stock Company c. As a Head of Representative Office, project of international organization, non-governmental organizations in Vietnam. d. Coming to Vietnam with...

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Notable changes on Vietnam Work Permit valid from April 01, 2016

8 Notable Changes on Vietnam Work Permit – Valid From Tomorrow April 1st, 2016

JUST 1 DAY LEFT, Decree No. 11/2016/ND-CP detailing regulations on implementing a number of articles of the Labor Code regarding foreign workers in Vietnam will officially come into effect from Tomorrow – April 01,2016. There are 8 notable changes (compare to Decree 102/2013/ND-CP) which you need to pay attention to: 1. Definition of Job Position for foreign workers: + Manager position: Manager of an enterprise means a...

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Decree no.11/2016/ND-CP on Vietnam Work Permit

Decree No. 11/2016/ND-CP Guiding Some Articles of The Labor Code on Foreign Workers in Vietnam

THE GOVERNMENT ——- SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence – Freedom – Happiness ————— No. 11/2016/ND-CP Ha Noi, February 03, 2016 DECREE GUIDING SOME ARTICLES OF THE LABOR CODE ON FOREIGN WORKERS IN VIET NAM Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; Pursuant to the Labor Code dated June 18, 2012; At the proposal of the Minister of Labor –...

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New decree brings changes on granting Vietnam Work Permit from April 1, 2016

New Decree Brings New Regulations on Granting Vietnam Work Permit

Decree No. 11/2016/ND-CP dated February 03rd 2016 coming into effect on this April 1, 2016, detailing the implementation of granting work permits to foreign nationals working in Viet Nam has replaced Decree No. 102/2013/ND-CP. I. Definitions of specialist, manager, and chief executive officer are clearly specified: Apart from the current definitions regarding job positions, Decree 11/2016/ND-CP (Decree 11) has supplemented additional definitions for other positions...

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Vietnam work permit exemption

Vietnam Work Permit Exemption

Legal grounds Labor Code No. 10/2012/QH13 dated 18 June 2012 taking effect effective date from 1 May 2013 (the “New Labor Code”). Decree No. 102/2013/ND-CP dated September 5, 2013 – New Decree on foreigners working in Vietnam The cases in which the foreign worker is exempt from applying for the work permit 1. As contributing member, or owners of limited liability company 2. As a...

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