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Issuing a new work permit for an foreign expert employed in Vietnamese enterprise
Experts are individuals who have received specialized training in a particular field, possess practical work experience, and have in-depth theoretical and practical skills in a specific area or have a superior understanding compared to the general knowledge level. Currently, experts can participate directly or indirectly (through providing opinions or consulting) in specific work or fields within an enterprise.
For enterprises that require the services of foreign experts and are conducting the procedures for foreign workers for the first time, this is referred to as a new work permit issuance. Typically, for new work permit issuances, you must prepare the procedures according to the requirements for new issuances.
The job titles of foreign experts are diverse and depend on the specific nature of the work, the foreign worker's professional qualifications accumulated through specialized training and experience, and the high level of expertise suitable for the intended work at the Vietnamese company. Therefore, expert job titles are closely related to the specific expertise that the foreign worker will contribute and perform in practice.
Foreign experts are required to possess a work permit to work in Vietnam
To apply a new work permit for foreign experts in Vietnam, the following documents are required:
- Academic qualifications: A university degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum of four years of study.
- Work experience: A certificate confirming at least three years of relevant work experience issued by a foreign organization or institution.
- Alternatively: At least five years of experience along with a professional certification relevant to the intended position in Vietnam (e.g., English teacher certification, coaching certification).
Additional documents:
- Health certificate: A health certificate issued by a competent health authority in the foreign country or Vietnam, valid within 12 months from the date of issuance.
- Police clearance certificate: A police clearance certificate or a document certifying that the foreign worker is not currently serving a sentence, has not had a criminal record expunged, or is not currently subject to criminal prosecution, issued by a foreign or Vietnamese authority. This document must be issued within six months of the application submission date.
- Personal documents of the foreign expert: Passport, visa, and a 4x6 cm color passport photo with a white background.
To apply for a work permit renewal for an expert, all required documents must be prepared
Procedures for issuing a new work permit for an foreign expert:
To obtain a new work permit for a foreign expert, the following steps must be followed:
- Job posting: In accordance with the law, job postings must be made in the province or city where the foreign expert will be working, based on the company's establishment permit. Typically, job postings are made through the provincial/city employment center for a period of 15 days.
- Approval for foreign worker use: This step involves justifying the need to hire a foreign worker for the specific position. The processing time for this step is usually 15-20 days.
- Work permit issuance: The work permit will be issued based on the complete application and the approved position.
Important note when submitting applications for issuing a new work permit for an foreign expert: All documents must be submitted in original or certified copies. For documents issued in foreign languages, they must be legalized and translated into Vietnamese and notarized or authenticated in accordance with Vietnamese law, unless exempt from legalization.
Inbound Vietnam has extensive experience in handling these procedures for its personnel. With a team of consultants possessing over 10 years of experience in foreign labor in Vietnam, we not only provide accurate, simple, and convenient information but also offer in-depth solutions for foreign personnel management processes, from recruitment to reporting on labor demand, helping clients optimize management costs and reduce time spent on recruitment and management of foreign personnel in Vietnam.
Our team of experienced consultants is available 24/7 to guide you through the process
For further inquiries and support, please contact us at the following addresses:
Hanoi: 16 Nguyen Van Ngoc Street, Cong Vi Ward, Ba Dinh District
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