Allow foreigners to transfer medical examination and treatment techniques

Allowing foreigners to transfer medical examination and treatment techniques plays an important role in promoting the development of Vietnam’s medical industry. This is not only an opportunity to access advanced medical methods and technology from abroad, but also helps improve the quality of medical examination and treatment services for people. In this article, Long Phan will introduce in detail the services related to procedures allowing foreigners to transfer medical examination and treatment techniques.

Conditions for foreigners to enter Vietnam to transfer professional techniques in medical examination and treatment

Based on the provisions in Clause 1, Article 86 of Decree 96/2023/ND-CP, the conditions for foreigners to be allowed to enter Vietnam to transfer medical examination and treatment techniques include:

• Must have a valid practice license at the time of implementation, issued by a competent foreign agency;
• Must meet legal requirements for foreigners entering Vietnam to study and work according to the provisions of laws;
• There must be an interpreter as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 35 of this Decree, unless that person is fluent in Vietnamese;
• The drugs and medical equipment used must be consistent with the scope of expertise requested by the individual or organization; have a clear origin, and have been licensed for circulation by a competent authority in Vietnam or abroad; still within the period of use;
• Must be approved by agencies, organizations, or medical facilities in Vietnam.

Document components to carry out administrative procedures allowing foreigners to enter Vietnam to transfer professional techniques in medical examination and treatment

Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 86 of Decree 96/2023/ND-CP, documents for carrying out administrative procedures allowing foreigners to enter Vietnam to transfer professional techniques in medical examination and treatment include:

• The written request from the receiving Vietnamese agency or organization;
• List of foreigners directly participating in medical examination and treatment, including personal information, titles, expected jobs and practice licenses certified by the receiving agency;
• List of interpreters for foreigners, including personal information, professional qualifications, and commitment to translation quality;
• List of medical equipment (if any), including name, origin and condition of the equipment, and agreement on equipment supply if using domestic equipment;
• Drug prescription (if any), including drug name, active ingredient, expiration date, and circulation number, ensuring the drug is legally circulating in at least one country;
• Document of agreement between Vietnamese agency or organization and foreign person/agency on performing medical examination and treatment.

Note:

• In the case of using medical equipment from a domestic medical examination and treatment facility, it is necessary to attach the equipment supply agreement of the agency where the implementation is expected.
• If a foreigner intends to give or donate used medical equipment after completing medical examination and treatment, the receiving Vietnamese agency must carry out reception procedures according to Government regulations.

Steps to carry out procedures to allow foreigners to transfer specialized techniques in medical examination and treatment

Pursuant to Clauses 3 and 4, Article 86 of Decree 96/2023/ND-CP, procedures for allowing foreigners to transfer professional techniques in medical examination and treatment are:

Step 1: Submit application

The person submitting the application to allow foreigners to transfer medical examination and treatment techniques and treatment needs to send the application to the corresponding agency:

• Ministry of Health if foreigners work at facilities under the Ministry of Health or other ministries (except the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security);
• Ministry of National Defense if foreigners work at establishments under the Ministry of National Defense;
• Ministry of Public Security if working at a facility under the Ministry of Public Security;
• Provincial health agency in case of working at facilities under the Provincial People’s Committee or in the province’s management area.

Step 2: Processing documents

Within 15 days of receiving complete dossiers, the competent authority must respond in writing on approval or refusal, clearly stating the reason if it does not agree.

Benefits of allowing foreigners to transfer specialized techniques in medical examination and treatment

Allowing foreigners to transfer medical examination and treatment techniques to Vietnam will bring the following benefits:

• Improve the quality of medical services: Foreigners can bring modern and advanced treatments, improving the quality of health care.
• Medical workforce training: Foreign experts can train and share knowledge with domestic medical staff, helping to improve skills and experience.
• Technological innovation: The transfer of advanced medical technology will help Vietnam access new equipment and techniques, improving treatment effectiveness.
• Strengthen international cooperation: Open up opportunities for cooperation between domestic and foreign medical facilities, promoting the development of the medical field.
• Improve public health: New treatment techniques can help reduce disease incidence and improve the general health of the community.

Consulting services and support for foreigners to transfer medical examination and treatment techniques

At Long Phan, we are proud to be your reliable partner in consulting on transferring medical examination and treatment techniques. Our team of experts is always ready to support foreign medical experts in transferring medical examination and treatment techniques.

We provide comprehensive consulting services, including:

• Consulting on regulations related to foreigners participating in transferring technical expertise in the medical field;
• Support and guide customers to fully prepare the necessary documents to apply for permission to transfer medical examination and treatment techniques in Vietnam;
• Support translation and notarization of medical documents, diplomas, and practice licenses of foreigners according to Vietnamese law requirements;
• Representing customers to submit documents to competent agencies and monitor the processing process;
• Provide information on conditions and requirements for foreigners after being allowed to transfer transfer medical examination and treatment techniques;
• Consulting on importing and using medical equipment and drugs in accordance with Vietnamese law;
• Handle problems that arise during procedures or technical transfer, ensuring that practice takes place legally and smoothly.
• Support foreigners in procedures for handing over medical equipment or drugs to Vietnamese medical facilities (if any) according to the provisions of law.

Consulting and support services for foreigners in transferring medical examination and treatment techniques in Vietnam not only help ensure compliance with legal regulations, but also create favorable conditions for the technology transfer process. modern healthcare. With professional support from Long Phan’s experts, customers can safely carry out medical activities in Vietnam. Please contact us via the Hotline 0906735386 to receive support in the most effective way.