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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According to Decree No. 11/2016/QĐ-CP, there are some categories under which foreigners can apply for a work permit, and they include: 1. Foreign workers being reassigned in the company 2. Volunteers 3. Specialists 4. Managers and chief executive officers 5. Technicians And the Teaching position is listed on “Specialists” group. According to Decree no. 11/2016/QĐ-CP, an expert means a foreign worker who: a) Has a document...
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– Your company, branch, and representative office are located in Vinh Phuc. – Your company’s location is in or out of industrial zone? – Your company wants to recruit new foreign labors for new job position or continue to work with current foreign labors? – Your company wants to apply a new Work Permit/ extend work Permit or Work Permit Exemption...
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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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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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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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Vietnam’s booming economy is attracting a large number of English-speaking visitors for both tourism and business. At the same time, English proficiency is becoming increasingly vital for employment. As a result, the demand for English teachers has increased significantly. However, to work legally as an English Teacher in Vietnam, Work Permit is the most important permission and the necessary condition to apply for Working Visa...
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Vietnam Work Permit is considered the most important permission for foreign labors to work legally in Vietnam and the necessary condition to apply for Working Visa (LĐ visa) and Temporary Residence Card. With over 10-year experience in Vietnam Immigration, business consulting, and over 5 years in supporting Work Permit for thousands of foreign labors in Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen, Hai...
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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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In most cases, a work permit is required when working in Vietnam for more than three months. Where a work permit is not compulsory, a notice must be submitted seven days in advance to the provincial Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (DoLISA) prior to working in Vietnam. Currently, work permits for foreigners are valid for a maximum of two years. In order to...
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