The procedure for the re-issuance of a work permit 2021

1. Cases of re-issuance of a work permit

Enterprises implement the re-issuance of the work permit in the following cases: 

- The unexpired work permit is lost. 

- The unexpired work permit is damaged.

- The unexpired work permit needs changes of full name, nationality, passport number, or working place thereon.

Note: In case the enterprise changes its name, the enterprise must implement the procedure for issuance of a new work permit instead of re-issuance.

2. Procedures for re-issuance of work permits

- Licensing authority: The Department of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs

- Estimated time: 03 working days

- Applications include: 

+ An application form for re-issuance of work permit made by the employer.

+ 02 color photos.

+ The unexpired work permit:

• If the work permit is lost as specified in clause 1 Article 12 Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, a certification issued by the police authority of the commune where the foreign worker resides or by a foreign competent authority as per the law is required.

• In case of changes of information in the work permit, supporting documents are required.

For example: Passport of the employee in case of new passport or change of personal information; Certificate of Enterprise Registration in case of change of working location, etc.

+ An acceptance of demand for foreign workers.

2. Validity period of re-issued work permit

The validity period of the re-issued work permit shall coincide with that of the former work permit minus the duration that the foreign worker has worked up to the submission date of the re-issuance application.

3. Legal basis

- Labor code 2019

- Decree No. 152/2020/NĐ-CP December 30, 2020 on on foreign workers working in vietnam and recruitment and management of vietnamese workers working for foreign employers in Vietnam