WHAT DOCUMENTS DOES A MANAGER NEED TO APPLY FOR A WORK PERMIT?

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WHAT DOCUMENTS DOES A MANAGER NEED TO APPLY FOR A WORK PERMIT?

In the current context of economic integration, businesses increasingly require high-quality labor from abroad, especially for management and executive positions. So, what documents does a manager need to apply for a Work Permit in Vietnam? Let’s explore this with Siglaw in this article.

Understanding What a Manager Is

Foreign managers are professionals, directors, or management officials with skills and experience in management, industrial operations, trade, services, and other fields. They are hired by businesses, organizations, or foreign companies to manage, operate, and develop business activities in Vietnam.

Why Do Businesses Need to Hire Foreign Managers

Hiring foreign managers can be due to several reasons:

Expertise and Skills: Foreign managers often possess in-depth knowledge and management skills developed in advanced markets, helping to improve management effectiveness and strategic planning for the business.
Limited Local Talent: In some cases, businesses may not be able to find individuals with sufficient talent and management skills within the local workforce, necessitating recruitment from abroad.
Business Expansion: When a company expands its scale and scope into the Vietnamese market, hiring foreign managers can facilitate effective and progressive operations.

What Documents Are Needed to Apply for a Work Permit in Vietnam?

The necessary documents to apply for a Work Permit for foreign managers include:

✔️ Personal Documents of Foreign Workers

✔️ Documents of the Hiring Company

✔️ Other Documents Depending on Specific Cases

Passport: This is the most important document to confirm the personal identity of the worker.

Criminal Record Certificate: Ensures the legality of the foreign worker, including information about any past convictions and legal status.

Health Certificate: Required to confirm the health status suitable for the job that the foreign manager will perform.

Qualifications and Certifications Related to the Job Position: Degrees, certificates, or diplomas that prove the necessary skills and knowledge for the position the foreign manager will hold.

Work Experience Certificate: Confirms the work experience of the manager at previous companies or organizations.

ID Photo: Provides a uniform and easily recognizable photo for documentation and application purposes.

Business license of the enterprise/organization: This is a document confirming the legal operation of the business in a foreign country.

Document approving the need for foreign labor: A document certifying that the enterprise has a need to recruit foreign managers.

Enterprise charter: Provides information about the organizational structure and authority of the enterprise.

Sub-licenses if the business activity is in a conditional industry: For industries that require sub-licenses, such as banking, securities, pharmaceuticals, or education…

Posting letter (if it is an intra-company transfer): For cases where the enterprise recruits a manager from its domestic branch or parent company.

Economic contract (if it is for foreign labor coming to Vietnam to perform an economic contract): For cases where foreign managers are hired to participate in projects or economic cooperation in Vietnam.

Notes when preparing documents to apply for a work permit for a manager

Prepare all required documents and records before submission

Before starting the process of applying for a work permit for a manager, make sure to gather all required documents and records as specified by the competent authorities to avoid difficulties during the processing.

Check the validity of documents

For documents related to the foreign manager that have an expiration date, make sure to check carefully to ensure they are still valid during the application process for the work permit.

Consular legalization of documents issued by foreign agencies or organizations

Documents issued by foreign agencies or organizations, such as company records, diplomas, and certificates of experience from the manager, should be legalized at the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in the foreign country to be legally valid in Vietnam.

Foreign managers who wish to apply for a work permit in Vietnam must prepare the necessary documents to ensure a smooth application process. Personal documents such as passports, criminal background checks, health certificates, and qualifications related to the job position are important to demonstrate the manager’s capabilities and skills. Additionally, documents related to the hiring enterprise, such as the business license and approval documents for foreign labor, must also be carefully prepared. To successfully obtain a work permit, the foreign manager should comply with the procedures and conditions set by the competent authorities.

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