Issuing work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks are an important step in attracting high-quality human resources from abroad. This licensing process not only helps businesses ensure legal operations but also facilitates technology transfer and improvement of technical levels. In the article below, Long Phan will provide detailed instructions on the process and procedures for applying for work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks.

Competent agency issues work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Pursuant to Point c, Clause 14, Article 1 of Decree 70/2023/ND-CP, regulations have been abolished on the issuance, re-issuance, extension, and revocation of work permits by the Management Board of industrial parks and economic zones.

Instead, this responsibility is transferred to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs as well as the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, as specified in Points a and b, Clause 1 and Point a, Clause 6, Article 30. of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, amended and supplemented by Decree 70/2023/ND-CP.

Thus, it can be seen that all powers related to Work Permits for foreign workers working in industrial parks and economic zones now belong to central and local authorities.

Procedures for granting work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Profile components

The application for work permits for foreigners includes the following documents:

• Written request for work permit according to Form No. 11/PLI.
• The health certificate is issued by a competent medical agency and is valid for 12 months, from the date of signing the health conclusion to the date of submission of the application.
• A criminal record certificate certifies that the employee is not currently serving a sentence or being prosecuted for criminal liability, and is issued no more than 6 months before the date of application.
• Documents proving expertise include diplomas, certificates or confirmations of the number of years of experience of experts or technical workers, accompanied by an issued work permit or confirmation that a license is not required.
• 02 photos sized 4 cm x 6 cm, white background, straight face, bare head and no colored glasses, taken no more than 6 months from the date of application.
• Document approving the need to use foreign workers, except in cases where it is not required to determine the need.
• Certified copy of passport and must be valid according to current regulations.

Legal basis: Article 9 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, amended and supplemented by Decree 70/2023/ND-CP.

Execution order

The work permit issuance process is carried out according to the following steps:

Step 1: Submit application to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs:

• Submit directly to the Public Administration Service Center
• Submit online via the Public Service Portal
• Submit via Public Postal Service.

Step 2: Appraisal and licensing

• Within 05 working days from the date of receiving a complete application for a work permit, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs where the employee is expected to work, issue work permits for foreign workers.
• In case a work permit is not issued, there will be a written response clearly stating the reason.

Legal basis: Article 11 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP.

Cost of applying for work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Work permit costs include:

Official fees:

• New issuance fee: 600,000 VND/license
• Reissue fee: 450,000 VND/license
• Renewal fee: 450,000 VND/license.

The level of fees and charges collected by the Provincial People’s Committee shall be submitted to the People’s Council of the same level where the employee is expected to work for decision, but must be based on the spirit of Article 4 of Circular 85/2019/TT- BTC.

Consulting and support services for applying for work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Long Phan provides professional consulting services including:

• Consulting on procedures and processes for applying for work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks
• Draft and complete license application documents according to regulations
• Translation and legalization of documents for foreign workers
• Representing customers to submit applications and monitor progress
• Support for work permit extension when necessary
• Receive and deliver results quickly to customers.

Preparing work permit applications for foreign technical workers is an important and necessary process. The required documents not only ensure legality but also help authorities fully assess the capacity and status of workers. If you need consulting support on work permit procedures for foreigners, please contact Long Phan via the hotline: 0906735386 for a free consultation and quick, effective support.