Vietnam Eases Work Permit Rules in 2025: 7 Major Changes Foreign Workers Must Know

15 August 2025 Β· Europe Permit

  1. πŸ“œ Vietnam introduced new work permit rules under Decree 219, effective August 2025.

  2. πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ The government now recognizes more job roles in tech, finance, education, and innovation.

  3. πŸŽ“ Experts no longer need years of experienceβ€”a university degree now meets criteria for many roles.

  4. πŸ”§ For technicians, the required experience has been reduced to just 2–3 years.

  5. πŸ•’ Foreign workers can now enter Vietnam for up to 90 days without a permit in some cases.

  6. πŸ“ Employers don’t need to submit separate labor demand reportsβ€”making applications faster.

  7. 🏒 Local authorities must now process applications within 10 working days.

  8. ❀️ Spouses of Vietnamese citizens and certain job categories qualify for exemptions or simplified rules.

  9. πŸ“Œ The updated regulations provide clear definitions for roles like manager, expert, and technician.

  10. 🌍 Vietnam’s changes aim to attract global talent and boost its competitive workforce.

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