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Work permits for foreigners in Gia Lai, Vietnam

A work permit or work permit exemption is a work permit issued by the Provincial/City Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs or the Management Board of the Industrial Park and Export Processing Zone where the enterprise is headquartered to the employer to allow foreigners to work legally in Vietnam
The contents are expressed in the work permit such as the name and working address of the employer, the position of job title undertaken by the foreigner. Foreign workers are forced to do the job exactly as confirmed in the work permit, otherwise it will be considered illegal.

The term of the work permit for the foreigner

A work permit for a foreigner is valid for a period and has been issued. The validity period of the work permit is specified in the permit, the maximum term of the work permit is not more than 2 years.

In case a foreigner wants to change his job title, workplace,…, he must apply for a new work permit. However, there are some cases where a work permit is still valid despite a change in the case it was issued.

Benefits of doing Work permits for foreigners

Helping to stay in Vietnam for 2 years, expiring 2 years, foreign workers can be extended Work permit with the same maximum duration, but it does not include passport replacement.

To enjoy the benefits of the period of stay, a foreigner must apply for a temporary residence card, only a new temporary residence card in place of a visa each time they exit Vietnam.

Legally, Work permit is a tool to protect foreigners when they work in Vietnam, or in other words, the labor contract will govern and protect the interests of workers.

Conditions for applying for work permits for foreigners in Vietnam

Having full civil act capacity according to the provisions of law.
Having suitable health for the job requirements.
Be a manager, executive director, specialist or technical worker.
Foreign workers practicing medical examination and treatment, directly providing medical examination and treatment in Vietnam or working in the field of education, training and vocational training must fully satisfy the conditions prescribed by law.
Vietnamese law on medical examination and treatment, education, training and vocational training.
Not being a criminal or prosecuted for criminal liability in accordance with Vietnamese law and foreign law.
The employment of the foreign worker is approved in writing by a competent state agency

Steps to apply for WORK PERMIT Vietnam for foreigners in Gia Lai

** STEP 1: Apply for a written approval for the vacancy of foreign workers or explain the need to use foreign workers . At least 30 days before the date the foreign worker is expected to start working for the employer (company, contractor, representative office ...), the employer must submit a dossier. explain the need to use foreign workers to apply for a Work Permit to the Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs of Gia Lai province (where the foreign is expected to work). If the Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs of Gia Lai province has written approval for the job position to employ foreign workers, go to step 2

** STEP 2: Apply for the Work Permit - License Vietnamese employees for foreigners Prepare complete documents according to the provisions of Decree 11/2016 according to each specific job title, processing time to get a work permit from 7-10 working days.

The application for Work permit includes:

Notice of approval of the job position that uses foreign workers.
Judicial record (written certification of not violating a criminal record).
Health certificate is valid for 12 months.
Written certification as manager, executive director, expert or technical worker.
02 Pictures 4 * 6cm.
Notarized certified passport.
Application form for a work permit.

Working cases in Vietnam do not need to apply for work permit WORK PERMIT.

Foreigners can work in Vietnam if they fall into the following cases:

Working time in Vietnam is less than 3 months.
Membership of a limited company includes more than 1 member.
Owner of a limited company in Vietnam.
Member of the Board of Directors in a joint stock company.
Sales of services to a foreign company in Vietnam.
Foreign lawyers licensed by the Ministry of Justice.

How to renew a work permit WORK PERMIT for foreigners in Gia Lai

To renew a work permit for a foreigner, a work permit must be vid for at least 30 days, the employer (company) must Submit form No. 1 (Approval Letter to recruit employees) at Department of Labor, Trade, and Social Affairs for approval by the Department.

At least 5 days in advance, but not later than 45 days before the expiration date of the work permit, the employer must submit a request for reissuance of a work permit (including form No. 08- application form re) to the Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs that issued the work permit.

To be able to renew a work permit for foreigners in Vietnam, it is necessary to prepare the following documents:

A written request for re-issuance of a work permit, made according to form No. 7.
2 newly-taken 4x6cm photos with white background.
The work permit issued is valid for at least 5 days, but not more than 15 days, before the date of the expiration of the work permit.
Health certificate.
Written approval of the President of the provincial People's Committee on the approval of the employment of the foreign worker.

Within 3 working days from the date of receipt of a complete application file for re-issuance of a work permit. The Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs re-issued the work permit. In case of refusal to re-issue, it shall reply in writing, clearly stating the reason.

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