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2026 Vietnam Work Permit Degree & Experience Requirements for Foreign Expatriates: Experts, Managers & Technicians

Complete regulatory breakdown under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP regarding qualification certificates, university degree legalization and 2-to-3-year experience confirmation letters for foreign workers in Vietnam.

Reviewed byTT25 Legal Advisory Desk
Published8/19/2026

1. Minimum Qualification & Experience Matrix

Job CategoryEducation & TrainingMinimum ExperienceKey Documents
Foreign ExpertBachelor's Degree or HigherAt least 2 Years (1 yr for priority sectors; or 3 yrs + cert)Legalized Degree + 2-3 Year Experience Letter
Technical WorkerAt least 1-Year Technical TrainingAt least 2 Years (or 3 Years cumulative)Training Certificate + Experience Letter
Managing DirectorCorporate AppointmentCorporate StandingAppointment Decision + Enterprise Registration
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2. Step-by-Step Document Authentication Workflow

Sơ Đồ Quy Trình Thực Hiện / 流程示意图 / Workflow Roadmap
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Step 1: Obtain Experience Letter & Degree in Home Country

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Step 2: Notarization by Local Notary Public

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Step 3: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authentication

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Step 4: Vietnam Embassy/Consulate Legalization & Translation

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📜 STATUTORY LEGAL REFERENCES

  • •Vietnam Labor Code No. 45/2019/QH14
  • •Government Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP on Foreign Labor Management

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, foreign experts require at least a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of verifiable relevant work experience (1 year in priority/high-tech fields; or 3 years plus an expert certificate). TT25 assists in drafting structured legal justifications to ensure approval.

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