Procedures for reissuing work permits for foreigners

Re-issuing work permits for foreigners is a necessary process to maintain and develop high-quality human resources in a modern working environment. Ensuring the rights of foreign workers not only helps businesses ensure human resources but also facilitates the transfer of technology and professional knowledge. The article below will provide detailed instructions on the conditions, documents and process for re-issuing work permits for foreigners at the competent authority.

When to reissue work permits for foreigners?

Re-issuance of work permits for foreigners is carried out in three main cases. This is a mandatory regulation according to Vietnamese labor law.

• First, when the valid work permit is lost.
• Second, when the valid work permit is damaged.
• Third, change one of the following contents: full name, nationality, passport number, and work location, change the business name without changing the business code recorded in the valid work permit.

The re-issuance of work permits must comply with the regulations in Article 12 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP. You should note that the term of the reissued license will be equal to the remaining term of the old license.

Risks of not applying for a work permit for foreigners

Failure to re-apply for a work permit for foreigners can lead to many serious consequences.

Failure to re-issue work permits to foreigners can lead to many serious consequences and violate Vietnamese labor laws.

For foreign workers:

• Subjected to administrative sanctions.
• May be forced to leave or deported from Vietnam.
• Having difficulty extending visas and registering temporary residence in Vietnam.
• Not entitled to legal employee benefits such as social insurance and health insurance.
• Having trouble performing other transactions in Vietnam such as opening a bank account or renting a house.

For businesses employing workers:

• Penalized for administrative violations.
• Being closely monitored by state labor management agencies can affect reputation and business operations.
• Work interruption due to the foreign worker’s inability to continue working legally.
• Expensive costs and time to resolve legal issues that arise.
• Having difficulty recruiting foreign workers in the future.

To avoid the above risks, foreign businesses and workers need to strictly comply with regulations on re-issuance of work permits, ensuring compliance with legal regulations while working in Vietnam.

The competent authority re-issues work permits

The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (Department of Employment) is the main agency with authority to re-issue work permits for foreigners.

Procedures for reissuing work permits for foreign experts

Profile components

The application dossier to re-issue a work permit for a foreign expert includes the following documents:

1. Written request for reissuance of work permit by the employer (according to Form No. 11/PLI Appendix I issued with Decree 152/2020/ND-CP.)
2. 02 color photos (size 4cm x 6cm, white background, straight face, bare head, no colored glasses), taken no more than 06 months before the date of application.
3. A valid work permit has been issued:

• In case the valid 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 the law;
• In case of changing the content written on the work permit, there must be supporting documents.

Note: The documents specified above must be originals or certified copies unless the work permit is lost. If it is from a foreign country, it must be consular legalized and translated into Vietnamese and notarized or authenticated, except in cases where consular legalization is exempted according to international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and related foreign countries are members or according to the principle of reciprocity or according to the provisions of law.

Execution order

Step 1: The applicant requests to re-issue a work permit to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (Department of Employment) through one of the following methods:

• Direct
• Online
• Through postal service

Step 2: Within 03 working days from the date of receiving complete dossiers requesting the re-issue of the work permit, the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (Department of Employment) re-issues the work permit. In case the work permit is not reissued, there will be a written response clearly stating the reason.

Consulting and support services for reissuing work permits for foreigners at Long Phan

Re-issuing work permits not only protects the legal rights of foreigners, but also helps businesses maintain stability in production and business activities. Long Phan’s team of experts has extensive experience in the field of labor law. We are committed to providing effective solutions, saving time and costs for businesses and foreign workers.

Services we provide include:

• Consulting on cases of reissuing work permits for foreigners;
• Consulting on conditions, procedures and processes for reissuing work permits for foreigners in the Vietnamese market;
• Assist in preparing and completing documents in accordance with legal regulations;
• Representing customers to submit documents, explain documents to the authorities and monitor the processing progress at the competent authority;
• Answer questions and assist in resolving problems during implementation;
• Consulting and supporting the implementation of work after foreign workers are re-issued with work permits.

Re-issuing work permits for foreigners is an important procedure, ensuring the legality of the working process in Vietnam. You need to follow the correct process and prepare complete documents to avoid risks. For detailed advice and support on work permit re-issuance procedures, please contact Long Phan via Hotline: 0906735386. We are ready to help you complete the procedure quickly and effectively.