WORK PERMIT RENEWAL, IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES

Normally, a work permit is valid for 2 years. Work permit extension is the request to extend the term of the work permit, so that the foreigner can continue to work legally in Vietnam according to the position, title and employer in the work permit which is about to expire.

So how is the work permit extension procedure implemented?

        1.         Implementing competent authority

Department of Labor – Invalids and Social Affairs which has issued work permits for foreign workers.

        2.         Procedures for work permit renewal

–           Step 1: Explaination on  the need to use foreign workers.

At least 30 days before the expiry date of the current work permit, the employer must submit an application for approval on the demand to use foreign workers to the competent state agency.

Within 10 working days, the competent authority shall issue a written approval of the demand to use foreign workers

–        Step 2: Application for work permit renewal

At least 05 days but not more than 45 days before the expiry date of the work permit, the employer shall submit a dossier of application for work permit renewal.

After 05 (five) working days from the date of submitting a valid application, the competent authority shall reply on the result of carrying out the procedures.

        3.         Dossier of application for  work permit renewal

–        An application form for work permit renewal by the employer.

–        02 color photos (4cm x 6cm size, white background, front view, bare head, no color glasses), taken within 6 months before the submission date of application.

–        The unexpired work permit.

–        An acceptance of demand for foreign workers, unless it is not required.

–        A valid certified true copy of passport as per the law.

–        A fitness to work certificate.

–         Any document to support that the foreign worker will continues in employment with the employer as specified in the concerned work permit.

        4.         Procedure results of work permit renewal

Renewed work permit.