Reissue of work permit due to passport change – Fast procedure

Reissue of work permit due to passport change is an administrative procedure for foreigners working in Vietnam when there is a change in the passport. Re-issuing a work permit ensures that workers can continue to work legally in Vietnam. This article will provide detailed information about conditions, procedures, documents, and fees for the reissue of work permit due to passport change.

Conditions for reissue of work permit due to passport change

Pursuant to Clause 3, Article 12 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP to be re-issued with a work permit due to changing a passport, the following conditions must be met:

• The old work permit must still be valid.
• Foreigners in one of the cases are re-issued with work permits according to the provisions of law.

Procedures for reissue of work permit due to passport change

Re-issued documents

According to the provisions of Article 13 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, dossier to request re-issuance of a work permit includes:

1. Written request for re-issue of work permit according to Form No. 11/PLI, Appendix I issued with this Decree.
2. 02 color photos (size 4 cm x 6 cm, white background, straight face, bare head, no colored glasses), taken no more than 6 months before the date of application.
3. A valid work permit has been issued:

• In case the work permit is lost, there must be confirmation from the commune-level police agency where the foreigner resides or a competent foreign agency according to the provisions of law.
• In case of changing the content written on the work permit, there must be supporting documents.

Reissue procedures

The order for reissuing work permits is carried out according to the provisions of Article 14 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP as follows:

Step 1: Submit application

Submit an application for reissuance of a work permit to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (Department of Employment) or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs where the foreign worker plans to work.

Step 2: Processing documents and issuing licenses

Within 03 working days from the date of receiving complete dossiers requesting re-issuance of a work permit, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs shall re-issue the work permit. In case the work permit is not reissued, there will be a written response clearly stating the reason.

The term of the reissued work permit

The term of the reissued work permit is equal to the term of the issued work permit minus the time the foreign worker has worked up to the time of request for reissue of the work permit.

Consulting services and guidance on reissue of work permit due to passport change

Long Phan provides consulting services and guidance on reissue of work permits due to passport change for foreigners working in Vietnam. We have a team of experienced experts, knowledgeable about labor and immigration laws, and will assist customers in completing procedures quickly and effectively. Below, our services include:

• Consulting on conditions for reissuing work permits due to changing passports;
• Consulting with competent authorities to re-issue work permits;
• Consulting and guidance on drafting documents for re-issuance;
• Instructions on the order and procedures for reissuing work permits;
• Representing the customer to apply for reissue of work permit due to passport change;
• Consulting and answering problems during the process of applying for a work permit;
• Consulting on other issues related to reissue of work permit due to passport change.

Reissue of work permits due to passport change is an important administrative procedure for foreign workers working in Vietnam. Understanding regulations and procedures helps the implementation process go smoothly. For detailed advice and best support, please contact Long Phan via the hotline: 0906735386.