Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The low cost of living and highly qualified population make it an ideal location for foreign companies who are looking to branch out and invest. However, expanding internationally has its disadvantages as well. Not knowing the local laws and regulations makes it a thousand times harder to open a company overseas.
Work permit for foreign laborers working in Vietnam
Work permit for foreign laborers working in Vietnam |
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Purpose | To manage the recruitment of foreign laborers by enterprises and organizations in Vietnam |
What is it | License |
Who should apply | 00 All enterprises and organizations recruiting foreign laborers to work in Vietnam, except:
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Where to apply |
Department of Labor, War Invalid and Social Affair in the locality where enterprises locate their headquarters |
Validity of the License and application fee |
Fees:
Duration:
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Application conditions and documents |
Eligibility of Applicants
Application dossiers, which should be prepared in 2 copies, shall consist of the following:
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The process |
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How long it will take to process the application? | 15 working days |
Inspecting authorities |
Department of Labor, War Invalid and Social Affair in centrally run cities and provinces. |
Non-compliance penalty |
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Legal texts regulating this license |
Code of Labor
Circular No. 09/TT- BLDTBXH dated March 18, 1997 of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalid and Social Affair guiding the implementation of issuance of Working Licenses (for foreign laborers working in Vietnam) Decree No.105/2003/ND-CP of September 17, 2003 detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Labor Code regarding the recruitment and management of foreign laborers working in Vietnam DECREE No.93/2005/ND-CP on amendment of and addition to a number of articles of Decree No.105/2003/ND-CP of the government dated 17 September 2003 providing detailed regulations and guidelines on implementation of a number of articles of the labour code with respect to employment and administration of foreign employees working in Vietnam Circular 04/2004/TT-BLDTBXH dated 10/3/2004 guiding the implementation of some articles of Decree 105/2003/ND-CP dated 17/9/2003 detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Labor Code regarding the recruitment and management of foreign laborers working in Vietnam Circular 24/2005/TT-BLDTBXH dated 26/9/2005 of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalid and Social Affair amending and supplementing a number of points of Circular 04/2004/TT-BLDTBXH dated 10/3/2004 Decree No, 113/2004/ND-CP dated April 16, 2004 of the Government sanctioning administrative violation on labor Decision No.54/2005/QD- BTC dated August 04, 2005 of the Minister of Finance stipulating fees on issuance of working license for foreign laborers working in Vietnam |
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