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Work permits validity period is a legal factor that foreign workers in Vietnam need to pay special attention to. According to legal regulations, work permits are valid for a maximum of 2 years and must be renewed properly to ensure legality. Through the following article, Long Phan will provide details about applicable cases, time limits, procedures for extending work permits and necessary notes.
Foreign workers working in Vietnam must apply for a work permit except in cases exempted by law. These cases are specified in Article 151 and Article 154 of the Labor Code 2019, along with Decree 152/2020/ND-CP and Decree 70/2023/ND-CP.
Foreign workers must apply for a work permit when working in Vietnam, typically:
The term of the work permit is determined based on the duration of work in Vietnam and does not exceed 2 years. This is stipulated in Article 10 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP.
However, in case of need, workers can carry out procedures to extend their work permit. Carry out renewal procedures at least 5 days in advance and no more than 45 days before the expiration date.
The term of an extended work permit is specified to be no more than 02 years but can only be extended once for a maximum period of 02 years.
Factors determining deadlines
The term of the work permit is decided based on:
For example: If the labor contract has a term of 18 months, a work permit will be issued correspondingly for that period.
Renewing a work permit is an important step when foreign workers want to continue working legally in Vietnam.
According to Article 17 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, work permit extension documents include:
Note: All foreign documents must be consular legalized and translated into Vietnamese.
According to the provisions of Article 18 of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, the work permit renewal process includes the following steps:
Step 1: Submit application
Subjects extending application deadline:
Step 2: Processing documents
Renewing a work permit requires carefulness and precision in every step. Some important notes include:
Long Phan is a provider of comprehensive consulting and support services with a team of consultants with many years of experience ensuring correct processes to avoid risks for both businesses and employees. Our services include:
Renewing work permits is an important procedure to ensure foreign workers work legally in Vietnam. Following the correct process and preparing complete and accurate documents will help you avoid risks and protect the rights of both businesses and employees. To receive the fastest and most accurate support in renewing your work permit, please contact Long Phan via the hotline 0906735386.
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