Monday, 26/05/25
With the increasing number of foreign workers in Vietnam, work permit renewal is not only a mandatory procedure but also an important strategy for businesses to maintain quality human resources. However, regulations related to work permit renewal are always changing, especially in 2025, when new updates are applied according to current regulations. Do you fully understand the necessary requirements and effective implementation process? In this article, Visa5s.com will provide detailed instructions to help you save time and optimize costs when renewing your work permit in Vietnam.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR VIETNAM WORK PERMIT EXTENSION 2025
FULL PROCEDURE FOR VIETNAM WORK PERMIT EXTENSION APPLICATION 2025
Step by Step Procedure for Work Permit Extension |
Detailed Description for Each Step in Vietnam Work Permit Extension Procedure |
Standard Processing Time for Work Permit Extension |
Step 1: Job Posting on Employment Department Portal |
Posting a recruitment notice on the Employment Department Portal at least 15 days before submitting the demand report for hiring foreign employees. |
15 days |
Step 2: Obtaining Job Position Approval Letter for Vietnam Work Permit Extension |
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10 working days |
Step 3: Obtaining Work Permit Extension from Department of Home Affairs |
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05 working days |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND DETAILED GUIDANCE FOR VIETNAM WORK PERMIT EXTENSION 2025
When applying for a Vietnam Work Permit Extension under Decree 70/2023/ND-CP, ensure you have the following documents ready. The below table shows the documents for the final step of Work Permit Extension:
Required Documents for Work Permit Extension |
Detailed Guidance on How to Prepare Vietnam Work Permit Extension Documents |
Work Permit Extension Application Form |
Form No. 11/PLI as issued in Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, updated per Decree 70/2023/ND-CP. |
Photographs |
Two 4x6 cm color photos with a white background, facing forward, no headwear, taken within the last 6 months. |
Current Vietnam Work Permit |
Original valid work permit. |
Job Position Approval Letter |
Submit the e-result of the Job Position Approval Letter, which is obtained from Step 2 of the Vietnam Work Permit Extension procedure. |
Current and Valid Passport of the Manager/Expert/Technical Worker |
Due the the latest Decree 70/2023/ND-CP, Passport of the applicant is required in notarized copy, which can be prepared in one of the following ways:
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Health Check Certificate or Medical Report for Work Permit Extension |
Health certificate or Medical Report for Work permit extension has different ways to prepare based on the place of issue:
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Supporting Employment Documents for Work Permit Extension |
Includes intra-company transfer documents or employer confirmation letters, depending on the specific case. |
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