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Extension of work permit for foreign technical workers
During the period of employing foreign skilled workers, your company has issued a new work permit (usually for 2 years). If the work permit is about to expire and your company still wishes to continue using that skilled worker, you must proceed with the work permit renewal.
Typically, the renewal of a valid work permit can be done at least 5 days but no more than 45 days before the expiration date. You should refer to the status of the work permit, whether it is a new issuance or a previous renewal, on the most recent work permit held by the foreign worker. Based on practical experience, it is advisable to start the renewal process approximately 60 days before the work permit expiration date.
Extension of work permit for foreign technical labor working at the enterprise
Even if your skilled worker is still employed at your company and their work permit is still valid, you must complete the following steps to renew their work permit:
- Post a job vacancy in accordance with the law. Foreign workers working in a specific province/city must post the vacancy in that locality. Based on your establishment permit, you will typically post the vacancy through the provincial/city Job Center. The posting period is 15 days.
- Request approval for labor use, also known as explaining the need for foreign workers. The processing time is 15-20 days.
After obtaining the approval document for the demand to use foreign workers, your company needs to submit an application to extend the work permit according to the exact file and job position that has been approved. The basic procedures for requesting a work permit extension are as follows:
- A request for a work permit extension by the employer according to Form No. 11/PLI, Appendix I.
- Two color photos (size 4 cm x 6 cm, white background, front view, bare-headed, no tinted glasses), taken within 6 months of the application submission date.
- The original work permit with remaining validity.
- The approval document for the demand to use foreign workers, except in cases where it is not necessary to determine the demand for foreign workers.
- A certified photocopy of the passport or a photocopy of the passport certified by the employer that is still valid according to the law.
- A health certificate or a medical examination certificate from hospitals allowed to examine foreigners by the Ministry of Health.
During the process of extending the work permit for technical workers, the old documents such as diplomas, certificates, training certificates, and experience are very important for use in the extension procedures. You should keep the documents in a scientific manner for use in the next times.
Documentation requirements for work permit renewal
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