TIN & PARTNERS · WORK PERMIT & IMMIGRATION
The right to work and the basis for lawful residence.
Taking up a role in Vietnam involves more than arranging entry. The employer, actual responsibilities, working arrangement and supporting evidence all matter when assessing work permit requirements or an applicable exemption. Visas and Temporary Residence Cards (TRCs) also need to be considered alongside the proposed employment and residence arrangements. Reviewing these matters together helps identify the appropriate approach before employment begins or existing arrangements change.
At Tin & Partners, we support employers and foreign nationals with work authorisation and immigration matters in Vietnam. We assess the proposed role and individual circumstances, identify the applicable requirements and help prepare the documents needed to proceed. Our involvement may cover a new appointment, an overseas assignment, an investor’s working role or changes to existing permits and residence arrangements. We work with employers, applicants and relevant authorities throughout preparation and filing, keeping work and residence requirements aligned.
WORK PERMITS & CHANGING CIRCUMSTANCES
Starting work and keeping your authorisation up to date.
Starting work in Vietnam
When assessing whether a work permit or exemption applies.
- Employment with an employer in Vietnam Review the employer, proposed role and supporting employment documents.
- Overseas assignments or intracompany transfers Assess the assignment structure and records supporting the proposed route.
- Managerial, executive, specialist or technical roles Review the role description, qualifications and available experience records.
- Work under service contracts or project arrangements Clarify the contract, project and actual working arrangement in Vietnam.
- Investors or company owners taking active working roles Review the person’s investment role and intended work separately.
Extensions, reissues & changes
When an existing permit or working arrangement needs attention.
- An approaching work permit expiry date Review the existing permit, relevant dates and next application steps.
- A lost or damaged work permit Identify the replacement documents and the reported permit status.
- Changes to passport, name or nationality Check the changed personal information against existing permit records.
- Changes to employer, position or working arrangement Review how the new arrangement affects the current work authorisation.
- Relocation or changes to the working location Review the proposed workplace and related permit documentation.
OUR APPROACH
Assess the requirements before preparing the application.
We begin with the proposed employer, actual responsibilities, intended start date and the applicant’s qualifications and immigration status. We review the available records, identify gaps and determine which documents should be obtained, updated or prepared. Before arranging translation or legalisation, we check whether the documents are suitable for the intended application. We then organise the relevant work permit, exemption and residence steps in a practical sequence, coordinating with the employer and applicant throughout preparation and filing. Our approach also considers upcoming expiry dates and planned changes, rather than treating each application in isolation.
Our Work May Include
- Eligibility & Application Assessment: Review the employer, proposed role, working arrangement and individual’s supporting evidence to assess work permit requirements, potential exemptions and suitable residence options.
- Document Review & Preparation: Review passports, qualifications, experience records, health and criminal record documentation, and coordinate application preparation, translation, certification and legalisation where required.
- Work Permit Applications: Prepare employer explanations, application forms and supporting documents, handle agreed filings and respond to requests for clarification or additional information from the competent authority.
- Work Permit Exemptions: Assess the applicable exemption conditions, identify whether confirmation or notification is required, and prepare the relevant employer submissions and supporting evidence.
- Visas & Temporary Residence Cards: Assess the appropriate visa or residence category, sponsorship requirements and supporting documents, and assist with applications in line with the applicant’s circumstances and eligibility.
- Extensions, Reissues & Changes: Review expiring documents and changes to the employer, role, working arrangement, location or personal particulars, and determine whether an extension, reissue or new application is appropriate.
- Employer Coordination: Work with management and HR teams on employment commencement, supporting records, relevant notifications and subsequent requirements within the agreed scope.
Support for a single application or on an ongoing basis for your foreign workforce.
We can assist with a specific work permit, exemption or residence application, or support connected applications and subsequent changes alongside your HR team.