Work Permits

A foreign national may not work in Vietnam without a work permit or a confirmation of exemption. Working without one exposes both the employee and the employer to penalties, and the employee to deportation.

Wise Counsel obtains, renews and amends work permits, and advises employers on the approval steps that must precede the application.

What we help with

• Advising on eligibility and the job position categories recognised
• Obtaining approval for the demand to use foreign workers before applying
• Preparing the application, including criminal record, health check and qualifications
• Arranging legalisation and certified translation of foreign documents
• Applications for confirmation of exemption where the role qualifies
• Renewal and reissue applications, and amendments on a change of position
• Advising employers on record-keeping and reporting obligations
• Advising on the labour contract that must follow the work permit

The document that delays most applications is the criminal record certificate from abroad. Start that first — everything else can be assembled while waiting.