Work Permit Application Service for Foreigners
Overview
The employment of foreign workers in Vietnam must comply with labor and immigration laws. In most cases, foreign workers are only legally permitted to work if they have been granted a Work Permit or are exempt from a Work Permit as stipulated by regulations.
OPLAW provides consulting services and handles procedures related to Work Permits for foreigners, assisting businesses from the assessment of conditions and preparation of documents to the completion of procedures with competent authorities, helping businesses ensure compliance with legal regulations and minimize risks in the process of employing foreign workers.
Scope of Services
OPLAW assists businesses and foreign workers in carrying out the following procedures:
Work Permit Application
- Consultation on Work Permit conditions.
- Assessment of foreign worker's dossier.
- Execution of procedures for approval of foreign labor demand.
- Drafting and completing Work Permit application documents.
- Representing clients to work with competent state agencies.
Extension, Re-issuance, and Amendment of Work Permits
- Work Permit extension.
- Re-issuance of Work Permits due to loss, damage, or change of information.
- Amendment of Work Permit content as per regulations.
Confirmation of Work Permit Exemption
Consultation on Work Permit exemption conditions and assistance in carrying out confirmation procedures for cases stipulated by law.
Consultation on Foreign Labor Employment
- Assessment of conditions for managers, executive directors, experts, and technical workers.
- Consultation for intra-company transferees.
- Consultation on regulations regarding the management of foreign workers in Vietnam.
Applicable Subjects
OPLAW supports the implementation of procedures for the following groups of foreign workers:
- Managers.
- Executive Directors.
- Experts.
- Technical Workers.
- Intra-company transferees.
- Volunteers and other cases as stipulated by law.
Correctly identifying the target group is the basis for selecting appropriate documents and procedures for each case.
Documents Required
Depending on the specific case, the Work Permit application dossier may include:
- Written request for a Work Permit from the employer.
- Valid passport.
- Health certificate.
- Criminal record check.
- Documents proving professional qualifications or work experience.
- Documents proving job position for each subject.
- Photos as per regulations.
- Other documents as required for each specific case.
For documents issued by foreign authorities, OPLAW provides consultation on consular legalization, translation, and notarization in accordance with Vietnamese law.
Implementation Process
Step 1: Receive information and assess the worker's conditions.
Step 2: Consult on solutions and prepare documents.
Step 3: Represent clients to carry out procedures with competent authorities.
Step 4: Receive results and assist with any arising procedures after the Work Permit is granted.
Related Services
In addition to Work Permit application procedures, OPLAW also assists with:
- Approval of foreign labor demand.
- Confirmation of Work Permit exemption.
- Application for Labor Visa and Business Visa.
- Application for Temporary Residence Card (TRC).
- Visa and Temporary Residence Card extension.
- Mandatory social insurance registration for foreign workers.
- Personal income tax consultation for foreign workers.
- Consultation on compliance with labor, investment, and enterprise laws for businesses employing foreign workers.
Why Choose OPLAW?
- Comprehensive consultation on labor and investment laws related to foreign workers.
- Assessment of documents and conditions prior to implementation to minimize risks and optimize processing time.
- Representing businesses to work with state agencies throughout the procedure.
- Accompanying businesses in managing and complying with regulations on foreign labor in Vietnam.
- Information security and provision of solutions tailored to the needs of each business.
