Exemptions from work permits that do not necessitate a certificate of exemption
In Vietnam, there are specific cases where foreign workers are exempt from the work permit issuance procedure. Unlike other exemption cases, these do not require a confirmation of exemption. Instead, the company employing the foreign worker only needs to report to the labor management authority (Department of Labor/Ministry of Labor) in the locality where the foreign worker intends to work.
This report must include the following information: full name, age, nationality, passport number, name of the foreign employer, and the start and end dates of work. This report must be submitted at least 3 working days prior to the expected start date of work in Vietnam.
Some special cases are exempted from work permits without the need for a confirmation certificate
Cases Exempt from Work Permits Without a Certificate
In the following situations, foreign workers are not required to undergo the procedure for confirmation of non-applicability for a work permit:
Short-Term Service Providers: Foreigners entering Vietnam for less than 3 months to provide services.
Licensed Foreign Lawyers: Foreign lawyers holding a license to practice law in Vietnam.
Direct Investors (Owners/Members): Foreign owners or limited liability company members with a direct capital contribution of VND 3 billion or more.
Direct Investors (Chairmen/Board Members): Foreign chairmen or members of the board of directors of a joint stock company with a direct capital contribution of VND 3 billion or more.
Short-Term Managers/Experts/Technicians: Foreigners working in Vietnam as managers, directors, experts, or technical workers for less than 30 days and no more than 3 times in one year.
Family Members of Diplomatic Representatives: Family members of foreign diplomatic representatives in Vietnam.
Therefore, if your foreign employees fall into any of the aforementioned categories, your company will not need to go through the procedures of obtaining a labor permit exemption certificate or follow processes such as job posting and reporting as required for cases with work permits. Your company only needs to report to the state management agency before the foreign employee starts working, in accordance with the regulations.
How Inbound Vietnam Can Assist You
Inbound Vietnam has extensive experience in handling these procedures for its personnel. With a team of consultants possessing over 10 years of experience in foreign labor in Vietnam, we provide accurate, simple, and convenient information, as well as in-depth solutions for foreign personnel recruitment processes, from job posting to reporting on labor needs. This helps our clients optimize management costs and reduce the time required for recruiting and managing foreign personnel in Vietnam.
Our dedicated team is ready to support clients. You can contact us for consultation at:
Hanoi Head Office: 16 Nguyen Van Ngoc, Giang Vo Ward, Hanoi. Tel: +84987464391
Ho Chi Minh City Branch: 174, 3 Thang 2 Street, Hoa Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel:+84375654886
National Hotline: 19000039 (available for support during and outside business hours).
Please note: Inbound Vietnam is not a Vietnamese government issuing authority. We are your trusted partner, dedicated to supporting you throughout the entire process of preparing and submitting your application. We offer professional consultation and charge a service fee when clients choose to utilize our expert assistance. Service fees will be quoted specifically after Inbound Vietnam conducts a detailed assessment of your application. This ensures accuracy and suitability for the complexity of each case, especially for applications with missing documents, urgent requirements, or complex natures.
