The application for issuance of Vietnamese guest worker program licenses shall be made online

According to Circular No. 35/2017/TT-BLDTBXH of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam, the issuance of guest worker program licenses shall be carried out as follows:

- An enterprise shall log in the database using its account, access the tab “New permit” to fill information in the application for permit; upload an application for licensing as prescribed.

- Within 5 working days from the date on which the application for licensing through the database, the licensing agency shall reply whether the application is satisfactory or unsatisfactory with laws and regulations; if the application is rejected, the licensing agency shall provide explanation in writing and request the enterprise to provide required documentation.

- Within 5 working days from the date on which the reply certifying the satisfactory application is received, the enterprise shall submit an original application to the licensing agency for inspection and collation as prescribed.

- Within 5 working days from receipt of replies from competent persons, the licensing agency shall issue licenses to enterprises. If the application is rejected, the licensing agency shall provide explanation.

- After the license is issued, the result shall be shown on the database and website of the Department of Overseas Labor Management.

- The enterprise’s registration account shall be deleted from the database if the application is considered unsatisfactory and the current license is not renewed within 30 days from the receipt of response from the licensing agency.

View more details on replacement of guest worker program licenses at Circular No. 35/2017/TT-BLDTBXH of the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Vietnam, effective from February 12, 2018.

- Thanh Lam -

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