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...

Vietnam's Decree No. 219/ND-CP provides crucial clarifications on the definitions of key positions for foreign employees. A clear understanding of these categories—Manager, Executive (CEO), Expert, and Technical Worker—is essential for businesses and individuals navigating the work permit application process. This guide breaks down the official criteria for each role.

The form of work as stipulated under Clause 1, Article 2 of the Decree 219/2025

On August 7, 2025, the Government issued Decree 219/2025/NĐ-CP, regulating foreign employees working in Vietnam. This decree introduces several new points compared to previous regulations (Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP and Decree 70/2023/NĐ-CP) to create more favorable conditions for foreign workers. Among the most significant changes is the expansion of the list of...

The Government's Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP has long served as the core legal foundation for managing and attracting foreign labor in Vietnam. However, after more than four years of implementation, many businesses reported that administrative procedures remained complex and that the definitions for "expert" and "manager" were not entirely clear, creating obstacles...

Effective from July 1, 2025, the process for obtaining a work permit for foreign employees in Vietnam has officially entered a new phase with several landmark changes. With the strong decentralization of authority to provincial-level governments and the application of a one-stop-shop mechanism, enterprises and foreign employees must promptly update...

In the trend of globalization and deep integration, the demand for foreign labor in Vietnam is increasing, especially in fields requiring high expertise or specific characteristics. However, to ensure legality and compliance with state management regulations, all activities of recruiting and using foreign labor must be carried out in accordance...