Required Documents for Foreigners Working in Vietnam

Required Documents for Foreigners Working in Vietnam

To legally work in Vietnam, foreign employees and their employers must prepare several official documents in accordance with Vietnamese law.
Below are the key required documents:

1. Work Permit

Issued by the competent authority, this document allows foreigners to legally work in Vietnam.
👉 Validity: up to 2 years.
👉 Required documents include:

• Application form for a work permit

• Valid health certificate

• Criminal record (from home country or Vietnam)

• Degree/diploma and work experience confirmation

• Copy of passport

• 4x6 photos

2. Temporary Residence Card (TRC)

After obtaining a work permit, foreigners may apply for a Temporary Residence Card, allowing long-term residence without repeated visa extensions.
👉 Usually valid for the same duration as the work permit.

3. Consular Legalization

Foreign documents (degrees, criminal records, notarized papers, etc.) must be consular legalized and translated into Vietnamese to be legally recognized.

4. Labor Contract

Signed between the foreign worker and the Vietnamese company, clearly stating the job position, benefits, obligations, and employment period.

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