Extension of work permit in Dong Nai

Dong Nai is a province with many industrial zones and attracting many foreign investors. Up to now, Dong Nai has granted work permits to 8,617 foreigners.

The work permit is valid for no more than 2 years. In order for Foreigners to continue working at the Company, the Company needs to carry out procedures for extending the Work Permit when the Work Permit is about to expire.

In this article, the lawyer of CIS Law Firm will guide in detail the procedure for re-issuance of a work permit in Dong Nai.

1. What is a work permit?

Work permit is a type of permit issued by Vietnam’s state labor management agency to foreigners to work legally in Vietnam.

The work permit records clear and complete content with information about the employee such as: name of the organization the business will work for, address, position of work in charge, title, professional qualifications, expiry date, …

2. What is a work permit extension?

Extension of Work Permit is an administrative procedure that the Company carries out to extend the term of the permit, whereby Foreigners are allowed to continue working after the work permit has expired.

An extended work permit can only be made if the Foreigner continues to work at the Company with the same position and job title.

In case a foreigner changes company or a foreigner still works at the old company, but changes his title or position, a new work permit must be applied.

3. When should I renew my work permit?

The work permit can only be extended if it is valid for at least 5 days but not more than 45 days.

Before submitting the application for extension of the Work permit, the company must apply for a written approval of the need to employ foreign workers and the Foreigner needs to have a medical examination (see detailed instructions in Section 5 below).

Lawyers advise companies to do procedures to renew Work permit before the Work permit expires in the period from 30 days to 45 days.

4. Conditions for extension of work permit in Dong Nai

To be extended a work permit in Dong Nai, the Company and the Foreigner must meet the following 3 conditions:

1. The issued work permit is still valid for at least 05 days but not more than 45 days.

Note: When the Work Permit expires, the procedure for extending the Work Permit cannot be carried out.

2. The company is approved by the competent authority to use foreign workers.
3. Foreigners continue to work for the Company according to the contents of the issued Work Permit.

5. How to extend a work permit in Dong Nai

To renew your Work Permit, you must do the following 3 steps:

Step 1: The company reports on the change in demand for foreign workers

♦ Profile components include:

– Official letter explaining the need to employ foreign workers.

– Certificate of business registration.

♦ Submit at: Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Dong Nai, address: No. 5, Phan Dinh Phung Street, Quang Vinh Ward, City. Bien Hoa, Dong Nai Province.

♦ Duration: at least 30 days before the expiry date of the current Work Permit.

♦ Processing time: 10 days from the date of submission of complete and valid dossiers.

Step 2: Health check

Foreigners can have a medical examination at a foreign medical facility or a Vietnamese medical facility if the Foreigner is residing in Vietnam.

See more List of health check-up hospitals to apply for the latest Work Permit

Step 3: Apply for a work permit extension

♦ Profile components include:

– Written request for extension of work permit (Download);

– Current work permit;

– Health certificate/health examination certificate valid for 12 months;

– Documents proving that the foreigner continues to work for the Company in accordance with the contents of the issued Work Permit;

– 02 color photos, photos not older than 06 months;

– A written approval of the need to employ foreign workers (as a result of step 1);

– Passport;

– Certificate of business registration;

♦ Filed at: Dong Nai Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, address: No. 5, Phan Dinh Phung Street, Quang Vinh Ward, City. Bien Hoa, Dong Nai Province.

♦ Processing time: 05 working days from the date of submission of complete and valid dossiers.

6. How long does a work permit last?

The work permit can only be renewed once with a maximum term of 2 years and according to the term of the work permit application documents such as the term of the labor contract expected to be signed, the term of the foreign party In addition to sending foreigners to work in Vietnam…

7. Fee for renewal of work permit in Dong Nai

Expenses to renew a work permit in Dong Nai, including:

– The State fee to renew a work permit in Dong Nai is VND 450,000/ Work Permit.

– Health examination fee;

– Fees for translation and authentication of documents.

8. Service of renewing work permit in Dong Nai of CIS Law Firm

CIS Law Firm is an organization providing professional work permit application and renewal services in Dong Nai. An attorney will assist you with the following:

• Advice on procedures and conditions for applying for a work permit extension in DongNai;
• Advice on medical records and procedures to extend a work permit;
• Translate, notarize, translate and consular legal documents serving the extension of work permits;
• Completing the application for extension of the Work Permit for the client;
• Carry out procedures for applying for extension of a work permit at a competent state agency;
• Consulting on legal procedures for signing a labor contract after the work permit is extended;
• Consulting on legal procedures on management, reporting on the situation of using foreign workers;
• Renewal of Work Permit
• Apply for a temporary residence card for foreigners.

 Above are detailed instructions on Extension of Work Permit in Dong Nai. If you have any problems during the implementation process, please immediately contact a lawyer of CIS Law Firm according to the following information:

BUSINESS LEGAL DEPARTMENT – CIS LAW FIRM

109 Hoang Sa, Da Kao Ward, District 1, City. Ho Chi Minh
Phone: 028 3911 8581 – 3911 8582 Hotline: 0916 568 101
Email: info@cis.vn