HM&P to release legal publication: “Regulations on foreign employees working in Vietnam” on Friday, May 23, 2025

As Vietnam intensifies its administrative reforms and restructures its state agencies, staying informed of and compliant with new legal regulations concerning foreign employees has become a critical requirement for all foreign-invested enterprises operating in the country.

To support businesses in understanding and properly implementing the current legal framework, HM&P Law Firm (“HM&P”) is pleased to announce the official release of its legal publication titled “Legal Guide: Regulations on Foreign Employees Working in Vietnam”, scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, May 23, 2025.

This publication is based on the prevailing legal system and incorporates the latest updates from Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP, Decree No. 70/2023/ND-CP, Decree No. 25/2025/ND-CP, as well as the Draft Decree amending Decrees 152 and 70.

Key contents of the publication include:

• Detailed explanations of the categories of foreign employees, conditions for lawful employment, and the applicable scope of work permit regulations;
• Step-by-step practical guidance on procedures for new issuance, extension, reissuance, and revocation of work permits;
• Legal analysis of cases where foreign employees are exempt from work permits, along with corresponding confirmation procedures;
• Updates on the competent authorities for receiving applications following the merger of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs with the Ministry of Home Affairs effective from March 1, 2025;
• A comprehensive summary of administrative penalties related to violations of work permit regulations;
• A Q&A section addressing practical situations and common mistakes encountered by enterprises during the work permit application and compliance process.

With a logical structure, user-friendly language, and systematic presentation, this publication serves as a practical tool not only for corporate legal and HR departments but also for investors, experts, and foreign employees living and working in Vietnam to ensure full legal compliance.

The publication will be officially released on HM&P’s website and social media platforms. We are pleased to share this announcement and invite our valued clients, business partners, and interested individuals to read and benefit from the publication.