Reissuance of work permit for foreign workers in Vietnam

Specific Cases Requiring Work Permit Reissuance

Here are the specific scenarios that necessitate the reissuance of a work permit:

• Lost Work Permit: If your valid work permit is lost, you must immediately report it to the local police (ward/commune police), the company's headquarters (if the loss is suspected there), or the place where the incident occurred. Remember to request a confirmation of your report from the police.

• Damaged Work Permit: If your valid work permit is damaged, you must retain the original damaged permit and prepare a written statement, confirmed by a company representative, detailing the damage.

• Information Changes: If any of the following information on your valid work permit changes: full name, nationality, passport number, place of work, or company name (without changing the business registration code).

  • For changes in foreign worker's name, nationality, or passport number: Please prepare a new passport to complete the reissuance procedure.

  • For changes in the workplace: If the company relocates within the same province/city, please provide the amended business registration. If the company relocates to a different province/city, you will typically need to reapply for a work permit at the new location.

  • For changes in the company name without changing the tax code: You must reapply for a labor use approval before proceeding with the work permit reissuance procedure.

Required Documents for Work Permit Reissuance

To apply for the reissuance of a work permit, the following documents are typically required:

• A written request for reissuance of the work permit from the employer, as per Form No. 11/PLI, Appendix I.

• Two color photographs (4 cm x 6 cm in size, white background, frontal view, bare-headed, no tinted glasses), taken within the past 6 months.

• The valid work permit previously issued:

  • If the work permit is lost, a confirmation from the local police authority where the foreign worker resides or a competent authority of the foreign country, as prescribed by law, is required.

  • If there are changes in the information on the work permit, supporting documents are required.

Within 03 working days from the date of receipt of a complete application for reissuance of a work permit, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs or the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs shall re-issue the work permit. In case of refusal to re-issue the work permit, a written reply stating the reasons will be provided.

How Inbound Vietnam Can Assist You

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