Necessary Documents to Apply New Vietnam Labor permit for Foreigners

Currently, there are many foreigners wishing to enter and work in Vietnam. In order to work legally in Vietnam, the foreigners must first obtain Vietnam labor permit. So how to apply Vietnam labor permit for foreign workers? What documents do you need to prepare specifically?

Documents needed to apply Vietnam labor permit for foreigners

Required documents to apply Vietnam labor permit for foreign workers include:

• Labor permit application form for foreigner in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs.
• Health certificate or medical examination certificate at a designated hospital (valid for 12 months).
• Criminal record certificate as prescribed (issued within 06 months from the date of application submission).
• Certificate of qualification:

For skilled workers, it is necessary to provide:

+ Certificate to prove the applicant has been trained for at least 1 year in the suitable expertise

For expert, must provide:

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

+ Documents proving experience: Documents proving at least 3 years of experience in the relevant field, from the same position or higher.

• 02 color photos 4×6cm on white background, without glasses.
• Certified copy of passport (original volume).
• Documents related to foreign workers:

+ In case of intra-corporate transfer: Appointment decision of the parent company (exempt from consular legalization).

+ In case of being hired by a Vietnamese enterprise: Labor contract.

Note: The documents as prescribed above, if issued by a foreign agency, must be legalized and legally translated according to regulations.

For foreigners, preparing many documents as above is a difficulty when applying Vietnam labor permit. Understanding that, we provide Vietnam labor permit service with the most simplified documents and procedures. With our service, you will be advised on the simplest labor permit procedure without having to prepare too many complicated documents.

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