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...

AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF LEGAL REGULATIONS AND PRACTICAL GUIDANCE UPDATED TO 2025

In Vietnam, a work permit is a mandatory condition for foreign nationals to work legally. However, the prevailing law also stipulates certain cases that are exempt from the work permit requirement. A clear understanding of which cases are exempt and what procedures must be followed is essential, particularly as many...

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