Vietnam Reforms Work Permit Procedures to Attract High-Skilled Foreign Labor
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, issued by the Government of Vietnam and effective from August 7, 2025, marks a significant change in the regulations for issuing work permits to foreign laborers.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, issued by the Government of Vietnam and effective from August 7, 2025, marks a significant change in the regulations for issuing work permits to foreign laborers. The primary message of this decree is to simplify administrative procedures, reduce processing time, and create more favorable conditions to attract highly skilled experts and investors, especially in high-tech fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
Key highlights of the new decree include:
Reduced Processing Time: The time to process a work permit application has been significantly shortened to just 10 working days.
Integrated Procedures: The requirement to report on the need for foreign workers is now integrated into the work permit application process, streamlining the overall procedure for businesses.
Expanded Exemptions: The decree adds several new cases where foreign workers are exempt from obtaining a work permit, particularly for professionals working in economic and social development priority sectors.
These changes reflect the government's strategic efforts to improve the investment environment and attract a high-quality workforce, thereby promoting the development of key industries in Vietnam.
Understanding the new regulations and preparing a complete and accurate application package is crucial for a smooth and efficient work permit process for foreigners in Vietnam.
For consultation and support with work permit procedures, please contact:
INBOUND VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CO., LTD. (CÔNG TY TNHH DU LỊCH QUỐC TẾ INBOUND VIỆT NAM)
Hanoi Office:
Address: No. 16 Nguyen Van Ngoc, Cong Vi Ward, Ba Dinh District
Hotline: 0979.924.923
Ho Chi Minh City Office:
Address: 8th Floor, Loyal Building, No. 151 Vo Thi Sau, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3
Hotline: 0918.967.667
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