29/08/2025
💡New regulations on work permits for foreign workers💡
On August 7, 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP on foreign workers working in Vietnam. Several changes relate to foreign workers: conditions, procedures for issuance, reissuance, extension, and revocation of work permits and certificates confirming exemption from work permit requirements for foreign workers in Vietnam. Specifically:
1. Amendment to Work Permit Application Documents:
Under the new regulations, work permit applications include 7 main types of documents: employment demand reports, health certificates, valid passports, and criminal background checks.
Additionally, documents proving work arrangements (employment contracts, assignment letters) and documents certifying managerial, expert, or technical positions are required.
2. Work Permit Processing Time
According to Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, competent authorities will review and issue work permits within 10 working days from receiving complete applications. In case of rejection, authorities must provide written responses with clear reasons within 3 working days.
3. Work Permit Issuance Authority
Provincial People's Committees have authority to issue, extend, and revoke work permits for foreigners working in their localities. For those working in multiple provinces, the Provincial People's Committee where the employer's headquarters is located will issue permits and may delegate to specialized agencies.
4. Additional Cases for Work Permit Exemption Confirmation
Foreign workers confirmed by ministries, ministerial-level agencies, or Provincial People's Committees to work in Vietnam in fields such as finance, science, technology, innovation, national digital transformation, and priority socio-economic development sectors are exempt from work permit requirements.
5. The Decree takes effect from August 7, 2025.
Decree 219/2025/ND-CP takes effect on August 7, 2025, with new provisions in foreign worker recruitment and management processes. Businesses need to promptly update their procedures to comply with the new requirements.
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