Dear DB Legal - A Law Firm in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. Our company is about to welcome a senior executive from our overseas parent corporation for a working period of less than one month. Does our company need to apply for a Work Permit for this...

Labor management in Vietnam is not only about controlling the number of foreign employees but also aims to ensure order, transparency, and fairness in the working environment among all parties. Each work permit issued is the result of a strict legal process, reflecting a balance between the demand for international...

Preparing a complete and accurate dossier is the most crucial step in obtaining a Work Permit in Vietnam

To apply for a Work Permit Exemption for foreign employees in 2026, employers must prepare a complete dossier including the following items:

One of the key factors to create the success of the International Financial Centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang is the high-quality global human resource. To realize this goal, administrative barriers in recruiting foreign employees have been strongly removed through specific mechanisms unprecedented before. Based on...

Effective July 1, 2025, Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP introduces significant changes to the work permit application process for foreign employees in Vietnam, especially regarding the competent authority. This article provides a detailed guide on the procedure for obtaining a work permit in Hue according to these latest regulations.

In the context of international economic integration, the demand for foreign labor in Vietnam is increasing, especially for key positions such as managers. The employment of foreign personnel helps businesses enhance their competitive capacity and access advanced management experience. However, this also imposes strict legal requirements to ensure a balance...

In production and business activities, many Vietnamese enterprises have the need to recruit foreign workers to meet specialized technical requirements. The law clearly stipulates that foreign employees who wish to work legally in Vietnam must have a work permit (WP), except in cases where they are exempt from this requirement....

In the context of international economic integration, the demand for foreign labor in Vietnam is increasing, especially for senior management positions. The position of managing director is often prioritized by enterprises for foreign appointments to leverage international-level management experience and administrative capabilities. A thorough understanding of the work permit issuance...

In the context of international economic integration, the demand for foreign labor, especially highly qualified experts, at Vietnamese enterprises is increasing. This recruitment not only contributes to improving the quality of human resources but also promotes innovation and business development. However, to work legally, foreign employees must be granted a...