Employment of foreigners in Vietnam: Overview + Video

Light up the dream

Don't think about it for long. Move in with us. But there will be work in Nha Trang.

Believe me, you are far from alone in dreaming of year-round sun and the sea across the road.

I was the same. Why, many people fall asleep with such thoughts. The only difference is that someone wakes up and goes to work, and someone opens a website for booking tickets.

I remember my younger years. How I wanted to escape to warm countries.

And now I'm here in Vietnam. As an old-timer, I can already give recommendations about life and activities at our resorts.

Yes. Good good. Persuaded. I'm becoming more constructive.

You followed the link to find out the truth about vacancies for Russians in Nha Trang. Let's begin.

Labor migration to Vietnam

Despite the stability of the economy and growth in employment, the Vietnamese government strives to provide jobs, first of all, to its own citizens. In principle, like most other countries in the world. At the same time, the opening of new production sectors, the development of the service sector and the entry of many international companies into the country require specialists of different professions and skill levels, which opens up access to vacancies in Vietnam for foreign applicants, including Russians.

The main requirement for foreigners to be officially employed in Vietnam for a period of more than 3 months is to obtain a work permit from the local Ministry of Labor. Officially, foreign applicants have the right to apply for a document directly on Vietnamese territory (no later than 3 months after arrival) or while in their own country, which is more preferable.

Basic conditions for obtaining a work permit in Vietnam

At least 18 years of age.
Satisfactory state of health allowing you to perform professional duties.
No criminal record in the country of residence and, of course, directly in Vietnam.
Availability of higher education and at least 5 years of work experience in a field of activity that is scarce in the Vietnamese labor market. Mainly required are managers, supervisors and qualified technical specialists.

If the above criteria are met and there is a specific job offer from a local company, which is a prerequisite, it is necessary to prepare a list of required documentation, which is translated into Vietnamese and notarized. As a rule, the employer assists in the transfer of documents to local authorities.

Documents for obtaining a work permit in Vietnam

Completed application form (Vietnamese or English).
A copy of a foreign passport.
Two color photographs (4cm x 6cm) taken within the last 6 months.
A job offer and a corresponding request from the employer.
Medical certificate issued by an authorized healthcare institution, valid for at least 12 months.
Copies of documents on education and qualification level.
Certificate of no criminal record in your home country and in Vietnam, if you have lived in the country for more than a month.

Documents are sent to the Ministry of Labor of Vietnam no later than two weeks before the start of work , but it is advisable to do this at least two months in advance. Officially, the application is considered no more than 7 working days and in case of a positive decision, the foreigner receives a work permit for up to 2 years . The document is renewed by the employer no later than 30 days before the expiration of the previous permit for the same period, but on the condition that local specialists do not apply for this position.

Who does not need a work permit in Vietnam

Foreigners with a higher education of at least a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of work experience for short-term employment for a period of up to 30 days, and a total of no more than 90 days during the year.
In case of transfer between companies in the following areas of activity - information technology, business, education, construction, healthcare, environmental protection, finance, transport, tourism and entertainment.
Owners or board members of Vietnamese companies.
Lawyers, with an official license.
Foreign media workers.
Teachers on the basis of international agreements and under the control of foreign Embassies.
Trainees and employees of international volunteer organizations.

There are different options for obtaining visas to Vietnam, for example, you can do this at the airport upon arrival, and for some foreigners, including Russian citizens, when visiting the country for up to 14 days, a visa is not required at all. However, in case of long-term employment, it is better to open a visa in advance at the Vietnamese Consulate in your country, which will allow you to replace the document with a full-fledged residence permit in Vietnam after moving.

The entire process of labor migration is quite complex, so you need to carefully coordinate your actions with Vietnamese diplomatic staff and the employer. In addition, the country's laws regarding the hiring of foreign workers change frequently, for example, the latest changes date back to April 2016.

Work in Nha Trang

Well, accept the facts. I will give you comprehensive answers in the form of a short sketch.

Try to imagine the situation!

Your plane landed at the airport in Cam Ranh (36 km to Nha Trang). You have collected your luggage and received your visa. By the way, you can find the details for obtaining it here. Because not all employers issue visas. And even more so, a working resolution.

You leave the airport with a feeling of freedom and happiness. Catch the nearest taxi and head to Nha Trang. And now you are there.

Permanent work permit in Vietnam Work permit in Vietnam

To obtain permission to work longer than 3 months (maximum 3 years), you must have a permit issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Labor. You can also apply for it in Russia. This requires that:

the person was 18 years old (adult);
he has already found a job or has been offered one;
the person had no serious health problems or criminal record;
the job applicant had a university degree or at least 5 years of work experience in a field in which there is a labor shortage in Vietnam.

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You also need to fill out a special form (this can be done in English). You will also need a copy of your passport, as well as several color photos that were taken a maximum of six months ago.

All this data should be sent to the Vietnamese Ministry of Labor several months before the person intends to start working. If everything goes well, a person will receive permission to work in the south-eastern country in 5-7 days.

Remember! The permit must be renewed a maximum of one month before the expiration of the period for which it was issued.

Main professions

Let's start with the most popular craft - consultant-seller of excursions. You take a position at a street agency and from there you sell tours in Nha Trang and its surroundings.

Not a particularly pleasant job, considering that you will have to stand outside during active sun hours, when there are no potential buyers nearby. Rate from 200 USD + commissions on sales.

The vocation of a tour guide is also quite popular for Russian groups of tourists.

Payment from 450 USD to 1000 USD per month. The last figure is extremely rare.

Your main task is to conduct excursions for Russian-speaking people. The main thing in the profession is to have ingenuity and responsiveness. Everything else comes with experience. Don't worry, you can do it.

What do you need to apply for a work visa?

You can get a work visa while already in Vietnam on a tourist visa. But it’s better to arrange it in advance. The visa is issued at the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in the country of residence/location. Documents are submitted personally by the applicant. The registration procedure takes on average no more than 7 working days.

List of documents

A visa application is a document confirming that a candidate has a job in Vietnam. It is sent by the employer to the potential employee. The questionnaire specifies all the basic conditions of employment and information about the organization and its founders.
International passport. Its validity period should not be less than six months from the date of arrival in the territory of a foreign state.
Health certificate.
Copies of documents confirming specialization and professional skills.
Plane tickets with a specified departure date.
Migration card.
Certificate of no criminal record in the country of residence.
Two photographs for documents.

If an employer has not yet been found, and the visa candidate is just planning to start looking for a job, then copies of the international passport and air tickets are submitted to the embassy. Be sure to indicate the purpose of the trip – employment.

The applicant's documents are sent to Vietnam to the immigration department. There they are checked. After approval, the candidate is sent a visa application within a few days.

Attention! All documents confirming the applicant’s data must be translated into Vietnamese and notarized.

A work permit is issued for three years. Then it can be extended at the Ministry of Labor. To do this, it is enough to provide an employment contract with a new date.

Below I will tell you which months are the best to go to look for work.

In the meantime...

The third most popular occupation is sales consultant for Russian-speaking groups of tourists.

You already guessed that in Nha Trang all the work has a tourist flavor.

Therefore, if you are a general seller, be prepared to sell cosmetics, traditional medicine, latex products (read here), goods made from silk and other fabrics, pearls...

In general, the message is clear. You will have to sell everything that Vietnam is rich and famous for.

The bartender-waiter is held in high esteem in Nha Trang. There are many institutions where you can get a job in this profession. Payment from 250 USD to 500 USD + unlimited commission.

Working from home has become popular recently

Private business in Vietnam is quite profitable. And you are your own boss.

Trends indicate that our Slavic brothers, coming to Nha Trang, occupy the niche of home services. Starting from a manicurist and ending with food delivery.

Well, I won’t hide it, I myself had such thoughts. Fortunately, I refused in time.

In total, our private entrepreneurs have what they sell. You are adults, you understand that the more clients, the more significant your earnings.

Immigration laws, policies and attitudes towards Russian migrants

To obtain a Vietnamese residence permit, you need to be officially employed. You can also stay in the territory for many months on a tourist visa, but you cannot work on it. A residence permit gives a foreigner the right to purchase real estate and visit the country without obtaining a permit.

Marriage to a Vietnamese does not give the foreigner the right to citizenship. It can be issued only after five years of residence in the state. However, many foreign citizens refuse this idea and prefer to have only a residence permit. The reason is that a Vietnamese local is not eligible for dual citizenship.

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The country has a positive attitude towards foreign investors and businessmen and tries to create preferential conditions for them. The Vietnamese also welcome Russian migrants. They can always count on help and acceptable working conditions.

About employers

Your future bosses don't always deliver what they promise. Be prepared for this.

Bitter experience suggests that it is best to avoid Vietnamese employers.

You say, maybe you'll get lucky. Yes, anything is possible. But this is my personal recommendation, nothing more.

Be sure to negotiate all the terms of cooperation in advance. Don't be shy to ask questions, don't believe promises. Everything is very unstable in our world.

And remember: you are abroad, which means you are on your own.

I strongly recommend taking cash with you for the first time. Better from 400 USD and above.

Ask us questions in the comments and discuss all the details of employment. We have been here for a long time, so we know what work is like in Nha Trang.

Come, we will be glad to see you!

This doesn’t happen often, but the travel company Uncle Vanya Nha Trang has an opening for a caring guide.

We will carefully prepare you to work in our company in Vietnam. You can read more about our principles here:

Requirements:

Strictly male 26-29 years old
Without bad habbits
Focus on long-term cooperation
Preferably without experience as a guide

Send applications by mail:

Read more about the company here: Who are “Uncle Vanya”

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Search for vacancies: with and without an intermediary

Foreigners manage to find work on specialized websites and forums. There are many such sites with advertisements on the Internet. Here you can read reviews from our compatriots about working in Vietnam.

Agencies help you find vacancies. A foreigner enters on a tourist visa and looks for work through intermediaries. A foreigner has three months to find an employer, acclimatize and learn the basics of Vietnamese.

To successfully search for a job in Vietnam for Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians and other foreigners from the CIS countries, it is very important to visit the country in advance on a tourist visa. This will allow you to feel the atmosphere of local life, understand the cultural values and traditions of the Vietnamese. For example, many Europeans are shocked by tens of thousands of motorcycles on city streets, noise and general bustle. Pay attention to language skills. The official language in the country is Vietnamese, but English is widely used.

In general, local authorities allow foreigners to stay in Vietnam for up to 3 months in order to find an employer. This time may be quite enough, but without knowledge of the Vietnamese language and connections, the task becomes much more difficult. If you are in your country, you will need patience and activity on the Internet. Look for like-minded people on forums and specialized websites, ask questions to experienced labor migrants with experience working in Vietnam. Register on a professional social network - linkedin.com.

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Most often, work in Vietnam for foreigners, including Russians, is available in international companies that open representative offices and branches in this Asian country. First of all, aim for employment in large and economically developed Vietnamese regions - the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Next, we will consider the main ways to find work in Vietnam without intermediaries.

Work and available vacancies in Nha Trang