Vietnam Work Permit for Foreign Workers: Required Documents & Process

Foreign employees working in Vietnam are legally required to obtain a Work Permit or an official Work Permit Exemption certificate pursuant to the 2019 Labour Code and Decree 152/2020/ND-CP (amended by Decree 70/2023/ND-CP).

1. Required Document Checklist for 2026

1. •Work Permit Application Form (Form No. 11/PLI under Decree 70/2023/ND-CP).
2. •Foreign Labour Demand Approval Letter issued by the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (DOLISA).
3. •Health Certificate issued by an authorized hospital in Vietnam or abroad (valid within 12 months).
4. •Police Clearance Certificate (Criminal Record) issued within the last 6 months.
5. •Professional Qualification Credentials:
   • •Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant managerial/expert experience confirmation letter.
6. •Two passport-sized colour photos (4x6 cm, white background).
7. •Certified true copy of valid Passport.

2. Consular Legalization Requirements

All foreign degrees, certificates, and overseas police records must undergo Consular Legalization and be officially translated into Vietnamese.

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