Re-issuance of work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks is a legal document issued by a competent state agency to foreign workers. During the work process, this license may need to be reissued for many different reasons according to Vietnamese law. In the following article, Long Phan will analyze in detail the conditions, procedures and process of reissuing work permits for foreigners in industrial zones.

Cases of reissuing work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Pursuant to Article 12 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP stipulating cases of re-issuance of work permits include:

• The valid work permit is lost
• The valid work permit is damaged
• There is a change in full name, nationality, passport number, work location, change of business name without changing the business code recorded in the valid work permit.

Foreign workers who fall into one of the above cases must carry out procedures to re-issue a work permit. This ensures continuity in the working process at industrial parks and compliance with Vietnamese laws on foreign labor management.

Procedures for reissuing work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Licensing profile

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

• Document requesting re-issuance of work permit according to Form No. 11/PL1.
• 02 color photos (4cm x 6cm, white background, taken no more than 6 months).
• A valid work permit has been issued (except in cases of loss).
• In case of loss of license confirmation from the commune-level police agency where the foreigner resides or a competent foreign agency.
• In case of changing the content written on the work permit, there must be supporting documents.

Note: The above documents must be consular legalized and must be translated into Vietnamese unless consular legalization is exempted according to international treaties to which Vietnam is a member.

Execution order

According to Article 14 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, the process of reissuing work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks is carried out in the following order:

Step 1: Submit application for re-issuance of work permit

• The employer submits the application to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs.
• Applications can be submitted directly or via postal service.
• The time of submission: at least 5 days before the work permit expires.

Step 2: Process documents

• Processing time: 03 working days from the date of receipt of complete documents.
• The competent authority will evaluate the dossier according to regulations.
• In case of refusal, the competent authority will respond in writing and clearly state the reason.

The competent authority re-issues work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks

Currently, according to the provisions of Decree 70/2023/ND-CP, the authority of the Management Board of industrial parks and economic zones to issue, extend and revoke work permits for foreigners is abolished.

Accordingly, this responsibility still falls under the authority of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs. This decentralization of authority ensures professionalism in foreign labor management in industrial parks.

Consulting services for reissuing work permits for foreigners working in industrial parks in Long Phan

Long Phan provides professional consulting services on reissuing work permits for foreigners in industrial parks. A team of experienced professionals will support customers throughout the entire process. Our services include:

• Consulting on necessary conditions to re-issue a work permit;
• Instructions for preparing necessary documents to re-issue a work permit;
• Representative submits application for re-issuance of work permit at the competent authority;
• Support customers in resolving problems that arise during the process of reissuing work permits;
• Consulting on the process of renewing work permits when necessary;
• Consulting on other related procedures.

Re-issuing work permits for foreigners working in industrial zones is not only a legal requirement but also an important factor to help businesses maintain stable operations and sustainable development. With a team of experienced experts, Long Phan will assist you in completing your documents quickly and accurately in accordance with the law. Contact the hotline immediately 0906735386 for a free consultation.