The necessary procedures to extend work permits for foreigners

The renewal of work permits is of great interest as the number of foreign workers working in Vietnam is increasing. The following article will share all about the deadlines and conditions for extending work permits for foreigners and the procedures and renewal procedures for foreign workers.

1. What is a work permit extension for foreigners?

An extension of a work permit for foreigners is an extension of the term of the work permit so that the foreigner can continue to work legally in Vietnam in accordance with the position, title, and employer in the country. The work permit is about to expire.

2. Work permit duration for foreign workers

Expected contract terms:

• Term of the foreign party sending people to work in Vietnam.
• Contract terms and agreements signed by foreign and foreign partners
• The duration of the contract or service provision agreement signed between the foreign partner and Vietnam.
• The time limit is stated in the document of the service provider sending the foreign worker to Vietnam to negotiate to provide the service.
• The term has been confirmed in the operating license of the agency, organization, or business.
• The time limit is in the document of the service provider sending foreign workers to Vietnam to establish the commercial presence of the service provider.
• The time limit in the document proves that the foreign worker is allowed to participate in the activities of a foreign enterprise that has established a commercial presence in Vietnam.
• The time limit specified in the document is acceptable to use foreign workers, except for the case where it is not necessary to make a report explaining the need to use foreign workers.

3. Conditions for extension of work permit

• The granted work permit must be valid for at least 5 days but not more than 45 days.
• Get approval from the competent authority on the need to employ foreign workers according to Article 4 or Article 5 of Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP
• Papers proving that the foreign worker is still continuing to work for the employer according to the contents of the issued work permit.

4. Dossier to extend work permits for foreigners

• A written request for re-issuance of a work permit, made according to the paper form in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 11/PLI, Appendix I, issued by the Government together with Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP.
• 2 color photos (4cm x 6cm, white background, face straight, bare head not covered by hair, eyes visible), taken no more than 6 months ago
• The issued work permit must be valid.
• Written approval of the need to employ foreign workers is required, except in cases where it is not necessary to determine the need to employ foreign workers.
• A certified copy of a passport must be valid as prescribed by law.
• A health certificate or medical examination certificate issued by a competent medical agency or organization from a foreign country or Vietnam is valid for 12 months from the date of signing the health conclusion to the submission of the application., a certificate of sufficient health in accordance with the provisions of the law.
• documents proving that the foreign worker is allowed to continue working for the employer. Documents issued by foreign countries must be consular legalized, translated, and notarized into Vietnamese.

5. The Order and procedures for extension of foreign work permits

The procedure for extending a foreign work permit is divided into two steps:

Step 1: At least 5 days but not more than 45 days before the work permit is about to expire, the employer must submit an application for extension of the work permit to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs. The association can also file with the Department of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs that issued the work permit.

Step 2: Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of a valid application for a work permit extension, the competent authority will extend the work permit for you. A written notice, clearly stating the reason, will be sent to you if you do not agree to the extension.

If the foreign worker works under the terms of a labor contract, the employer and the foreign worker must complete the signing of the labor contract as soon as the foreign worker is granted an extension of the work permit. labor contract in accordance with Vietnamese labor law before the expected date of resumption of work.

6. Professional work permit renewal service at YNN Global

YNN Global Company is a professional and reputable provider of work permit extension services for foreigners. We are always ready to advise, support, and answer all customer questions.

Our company is offering attractive incentives for the renewal of permits for foreign workers. If you need more detailed information, don't hesitate to get in touch with the hotline of YNN GLOBAL Company for quick support.

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