Easier Work Permit Exemptions In Hanoi
Opinion by Joe Fotalattee
The Hanoi Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs streamlined the approval process for hiring foreigners in recent years.
Most foreigners who want to work in Hanoi must apply for a work permit, which is a legal document that allows them to be paid by an employer in the capital city.
As stated in Decree No. 152, foreign nationals having a work permit exemption certificate may work in Hanoi without a work permit. This certificate can be used to apply for a temporary residence card and is equivalent to a work permit. It is valid for a maximum of two years.
The following categories provide a work permit exemption:
– People from outside Vietnam who are in charge of running foreign NGOs or international organizations in Hanoi.
– Foreigners employed and foreigner experts in Hanoi for less than three months, and working to solve challenging technical issues that cannot be resolved by Vietnamese.
– Foreign nationals with valid passports employed by governments, political parties, or other organizations with sociopolitical goals.
– Foreign nationals who have received authorization from the Ministry of Education and Training to conduct research and teach in Hanoi.
15,000 foreign workers by more than 10,200 businesses were employed in Hanoi in 2022. The department checked 20 businesses for adherence to the law regarding the hiring of foreign workers.
Hanoi Times reported the department held a training conference on the issuance of permits for foreign workers on December 20, 2022, for 120 organizations and businesses in the city.
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