TRC for Foreign Employees: A Practical Guide If you are a foreigner working in Vietnam, having a valid Work Permit is only part of the picture. You also need to consider: How can I legally stay in Vietnam for the duration of my employment? For eligible foreign employees, a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) can provide […]
Lưu trữ hàng tháng: Tháng 10 2026
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TRC for Investors in Vietnam: What Foreign Investors Need to Know For a foreign investor, a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) can be much more practical than repeatedly applying for short-term visas. But there is an important point: Not every foreign investor automatically qualifies for the same type of TRC. Your investment amount determines the relevant […]
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Changed Your Passport? Don’t Ignore Your TRC You have a valid Temporary Residence Card (TRC). Then your passport expires. You renew it and receive a new passport number. At this point, many foreigners ask: “Can I continue using my existing TRC?” This is an important question because the TRC and passport are closely connected. Under […]
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How Long Can a Foreigner Stay in Vietnam? If you are planning to stay in Vietnam for more than a short holiday, one question becomes particularly important: How long can I legally stay in Vietnam? There is no single answer. Your permitted stay depends on your visa category, immigration purpose, nationality, sponsor and whether you […]
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Can You Work in Vietnam Without a Work Permit? If you are a foreigner planning to work in Vietnam, you may have already heard: “Foreigners need a Work Permit.” That is generally true—but it is not the whole story. Vietnamese law recognizes specific categories of foreign workers who are not subject to a Work Permit. […]
Foreigner workers, Law, Legal Services
Lost Job in Vietnam: What Happens to Your Visa and Work Permit?
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I Lost My Job in Vietnam. Can I Still Stay? Losing a job is stressful enough. For a foreign worker in Vietnam, there is another concern immediately behind it: “What happens to my visa and Work Permit now?” The answer depends on how your employment ended and what immigration documents you currently hold. Your Work […]
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Work Permit in Vietnam: What Foreign Employees Need to Know If you are a foreigner planning to work in Vietnam, one question comes before everything else: Do I need a Work Permit? For most foreign workers, the answer is yes—unless they fall within a statutory exemption. Vietnam’s current framework is governed by Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, which […]
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You Found a Job in Vietnam While on a Tourist Visa. What Now? You entered Vietnam for a holiday. Then something unexpected happened. You received a job offer. The employer wants you to start soon, and someone tells you: “You’re already in Vietnam. Just change your tourist visa to a work visa.” Is it really […]
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Do You Really Need a Work Permit to Work in Vietnam? For many foreign professionals, the first question when accepting a job in Vietnam is: “How do I get a Work Permit?” But there is another question that should come before that: “Do I actually need one?” Vietnamese regulations recognize a number of situations where […]
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Changing Employers in Vietnam? Don’t Start the New Job Yet You have worked for the same company for two years. Then you receive a better offer. Higher salary. Better position. Better career prospects.mYou resign from your current employer and sign a new employment contract. Your new HR team says: “You already have a valid Work […]
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