When your Vietnam work permit becomes expired, you need to extend Vietnam work permit. When your work permit become lost or damaged, you need to get it re-issued. So, what is Vietnam work permit extension/reissuance, and how to get it done smoothly. You will get the answer here. This post about Vietnam work permit extension and reissuance will cover:
1. Vietnam work permit extensionVietnam work permit extension (or Vietnam work permit renewal) is the process to extend the validity of the work permit which is about to expire. According to Article 155 of the Labor Code No. 45/2019/QH14, a work permit is valid for up to 02 years and can be extended ONCE for maximum 02 years. Important note: Paying attention to your Vietnam work permit to get it extended before its expiry date is very important, as foreigners working in Vietnam with an expired work permit may be subject to deportation and their employers may be subject to a fine of up to VND 75,000,000. 1.1 Vietnam work permit extension requirementsAs provided for in Article 5 Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP taking effect on February 15, 2021, your Vietnam work permit can be extended when the following requirements are met:
1.2 How to extend Vietnam work permitHere come 4 steps of the Vietnam work permit extension procedure: Step 1: Obtain approval of demand on employing foreign workers At least 35 days before the expiry date of the work permit, the employer shall submit the application for approval of demand on using foreign workers. In this step, the employer needs to prepare the following documents:
Then, all these documents will be submitted to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs or People’s Committee of the Province or central-affiliated city where the foreign worker is working. The employer will get the approval after 10 working days. Step 2: Prepare documents to renew Vietnam work permit In this step, the employer will prepare the following documents for Vietnam work permit renewal/extension:
Quantity: 01 set Step 3: Submit documents to renew work permit in Vietnam: At least 5 to 45 days before the work permit becomes expired, the employer shall submit the documents prepared to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs that or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs that issued the current work permit. Step 4: Get the extended work permit The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs or Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs shall, within 5 working days after receiving a duly completed application, renew the Vietnam work permit. If the application is rejected, a written explanation shall be provided. This is the entire process to renew a Vietnams work permit. In case you find it hard to follow, feel free to contact us for consultation. 1.3 Validity of Extended work permit in VietnamLike a new work permit, the extended work permit is valid for the same validity of either of the following documents but not exceeding 02 years:
2. Vietnam work permit re-issuanceThe re-issuance of Vietnam work permit has been clearly defined in the Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP as follows: 2.1 Requirements for Vietnam work permit reissuanceAccording to Article 12 of such Decree, the work permit of Vietnam will be re-issued in the following cases:
2. How to get Vietnam work permit reissuedThe process of applying for work permit reissuance will cover 2 steps as follows: Step 1: Prepare document for re-issuing work permit In this step, the employer will need to prepare the following documents:
Step 2: Submit documents and receive re-issued work permit The employer will submit the documents mentioned above to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs that or the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs that issued the lost/damaged/changed work permit. This authority will re-issue the work permit after 03 working days of receiving full valid documents. In case of refusal, a detailed explanation will be provided. 2.3 Validity of the reissued Vietnam work permitThe reissued work permit will be valid for the remaining validity of the lost/damages/changed work permit.
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