Job Positions Eligible for Work Permit Issuance in Vietnam

Pursuant to Vietnamese labor regulations, foreign employees eligible for the issuance of a Work Permit in Vietnam are classified into four (04) principal categories, as follows:

1. Manager

A Manager is a person who manages a private enterprise or a company, including but not limited to:

• Owner of a private enterprise;

• General partner;

• Chairman of the Members’ Council;

• Member of the Members’ Council;

• Company Chairman;

• Chairman of the Board of Directors;

• Member of the Board of Directors;

• Director or General Director; and

• Other managerial positions as prescribed in the Company Charter.

This category also includes the head or deputy head of an agency or organization.

2. Executive Director

An Executive Director is the person who heads and directly manages a unit subordinate to an agency, organization, or enterprise.

3. Expert

An Expert is a foreign employee who satisfies one of the following conditions:

• Holds a university degree or higher, or an equivalent qualification, and has at least two (02) years of work experience relevant to the position that the foreign employee is expected to undertake in Vietnam; or

• Possesses specialized knowledge, professional qualifications, and experience recognized by competent authorities in accordance with Vietnamese law.

4. Technical Worker

A Technical Worker is a foreign employee who satisfies one of the following conditions:

• Has undergone at least one (01) year of technical training and has at least two (02) years of work experience relevant to the position that the foreign employee is expected to undertake in Vietnam; or

• Has at least three (03) years of work experience relevant to the position that the foreign employee is expected to undertake in Vietnam.

To accurately determine which of the above four (04) categories applies, as well as the required supporting documentation to substantiate eligibility, foreign employees and employers are advised to seek professional consultation prior to initiating procedures abroad.

Based on the foreign employee’s qualifications, professional experience, and the business lines of the Vietnamese employer, we will provide precise legal advice to determine the most appropriate position, thereby facilitating the Work Permit application process in compliance with Vietnamese regulations.

With over 15 years of experience in Work Permit services, Vista is committed to providing optimal support to clients—ensuring legal compliance, proactive timeline management, and cost efficiency throughout the application process.

Vista is a unit with more than 15 years of work permit services. With our experience, we are committed to providing the best support to customers. Help customers clearly understand their work permit application, be proactive in time and save costs.

Please contact Vista via email: info@vistaconsulting.vn. or phone number 0902943889.