This article relates to the case of re-issuance of Vietnam work permit for foreign laborers working in Vietnam due to expiry of it.

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Re-grant of Vietnam work permit for foreign laborers working in Vietnam

What is Vietnam work permit?

According to Vietnamese Law, foreigners working in Vietnam who intend to stay for duration of three months or more are required an MEBV (Multiple Entry Business Visa) and Work Permit.

Also, foreigners working in Vietnam must have work permit, except for the following forms:

(a)    A foreigner working pursuant to a labour contract with the term under 3 months;

(b)    A foreigner is member of limited liability company with two members upward;

(c)    A foreigner is owner of limited liability company with one member;

(d)    A foreigner is member of Board of Directors of joint stock company;

(e)    A foreigner offering services;

(f)      A foreigner entering Vietnam to work to resolve an emergency situation;

(g)    Foreigner lawyers working in Vietnam having permission from Ministry of Justice;

(h)    A foreigner working as Head of Representative Office, Head of Project Office or a foreigner assigned to represent all activities in Vietnam by foreign non-government organization;

(i)       A foreigner having internal transfer within an enterprise, in the service scope in the commitment service table of Vietnam with World Trade Organization with 11 services;

(j)      Other cases in accordance with the Prime Minister’s regulations.

The process of Re-grant of Vietnam work permit

At least 5 days in advance and no more than 15 days before the expiry date of the work permit, the employer must submit the application for re-issuance of a work permit to the Vietnam Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs.

Within two working days (one working day) from the date of receipt of the complete application file for re-issuance of a work permit, the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs shall re-issue the work permit. In case of refusal to re-issue a work permit, reply in writing, clearly stating the reason.

* Processing time: 02 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid dossiers

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