Vietnam Work Permit Services
Hiring a foreign professional in Vietnam starts with reviewing the proposed role, the applicant's qualifications and experience, and the documents required for the assignment.
Pham Do Law Firm provides work permit (giấy phép lao động) services for employers and foreign professionals. We assess the application route, prepare the application documents and support submission and follow-up so the employer can plan the preparation alongside its staffing needs.
Plan around the actual role
We review the duties, employment arrangement, work location and applicant's qualifications, rather than relying on the job title alone. If a work permit exemption may apply, we assess whether the circumstances require an exemption confirmation, a notification or another applicable procedure before recommending the application route.
The review identifies outstanding questions and documents that could affect preparation. It gives the employer a basis for coordinating its HR team, the applicant and the intended start date.
Responsibilities during preparation
| Employer | Applicant | Pham Do Law Firm |
|---|---|---|
| Explain the role, work location, employment arrangement and intended dates. | Provide information about nationality, qualifications, experience and existing documents. | Assess the proposed route and identify the evidence to review. |
| Supply company records and confirm application information. | Obtain the personal documents identified in the checklist. | Review the documents and explain translation or authentication checks needed. |
| Review and sign the employer's documents. | Review and sign the applicant's documents where required. | Prepare the application and assist with submission and follow-up. |
We prepare a checklist for the assignment, distinguishing available records from documents the employer or applicant still needs to obtain. This helps each party understand its part in preparing the file.
What the service provides
Advice on the application route
We assess the assignment and any existing permit or exemption documents. The advice identifies the proposed procedure and the questions to resolve before application preparation begins.
Application documents and preparation guidance
Our team prepares the application documents and explains the supporting records and signatures needed. We also identify translation and authentication requirements to check, taking account of where the records were issued.
Submission and follow-up
We assist with the agreed submission and respond to requests for clarification within the engagement. At handover, we explain the authority's response or document issued and any remaining steps identified during the work.
The proposal identifies the procedure, professional fees, third-party costs and responsibilities. Preparation time is distinguished from authority processing; approval and a fixed completion date are not guaranteed. Visa and residence work is scoped separately.
Employment support beyond the application
The firm's practice includes employment contracts, payroll and labour administration. We can discuss these alongside the assignment and identify any separate work needed to connect the application with the company's employment records.
Questions from employers and applicants
What should we send before a full document checklist is available?
A summary of the employer, duties, work location, intended dates, qualifications and experience is enough to start the discussion. Include details of any existing permit, visa or residence document and its expiry date.
Does every foreign professional need a work permit?
Not necessarily. Some foreign workers may qualify for an exemption depending on their role, employment arrangement and applicable conditions. We assess whether a work permit is required or an exemption applies, and identify any confirmation or notification requirements before defining the application work.
What if the applicant already has a permit?
We review the existing document against the proposed arrangement. Changes to the employer, duties or location need to be explained before we can advise on the next procedure.
How should we plan the start date?
We assess the intended start date against document readiness, applicable filing requirements and authority processing. We also identify the work authorisation requirements that must be satisfied before the assignment begins, so the employer can plan accordingly.
Discuss the assignment before gathering documents
Share the employer, proposed role and intended start date with Pham Do Law Firm. Mention existing documents and any known preparation difficulty. Our team can then discuss the work required and explain how to provide personal records.
Discuss a foreign employee's assignment
Related service: Business Visa & Temporary Residence Card.