WONE Global's guide to Vietnam records this change under people and visas. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
Since Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP took effect on 7 August 2025, provincial People's Committees issue, extend and revoke work permits for foreigners and must decide within ten working days of a valid dossier.
Employers must include a written request explaining the need for the foreign worker (Form No. 03).
Viet Nam Government News (official information channel of the Government of Viet Nam) · Fresh regulations on work permit issuance to foreign workers ↗ Checked against an official source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 19 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in Vietnam can advise on that.










