Work Permit Extension Service for Foreign Workers at Anpha

The work permit extension service for foreign workers in Vietnam at Anpha starts from 10,000,000 VND. Free consultation and delivery of work permits to your location.

Work permit extension services for foreigners  

1. Comprehensive work permit extension service package for foreigners  

With over 16 years of experience in the field and a team of staff with in-depth knowledge of legal procedures for foreigners, Anpha Accounting is confident in completing work permit renewal procedures for foreigners in the shortest time and at the best cost.

Note:

A work permit is valid for 2 years. Once it expires, foreigners are allowed to renew their work permit only once, with a maximum duration of 2 years. After that, foreigners are required to apply for a new work permit (similar to the initial application process) if they wish to continue working in Vietnam.

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Detailed information about work permit renewal services at Anpha Accounting:

➤ Work permit renewal costs - nationwide

We offer work permit renewal services for foreigners nationwide with an all-inclusive fee ranging from 10,000,000 VND to 12,000,000 VND.

Anpha guarantees no additional costs after providing the quoted price. Detailed service fees will be clearly stated in the contract.

Note:

The cost may vary depending on the client’s documentation. For each specific case, we will provide consultation and a precise quote.

➤ Processing time for work permit renewal procedures

Within 30–35 working days, Anpha Accounting will complete the work permit renewal procedures and deliver the results directly to your requested location.

During this timeframe, Anpha will handle the following two procedures on your behalf:

• Application for the approval document on the demand for foreign labor usage.
• Work permit renewal for foreigners.

Note:

• The processing time starts from the date Anpha receives valid documents from the client.
• Working days are calculated from Monday to Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Contact Anpha via the hotline below for detailed consultation on work permit renewal services for foreigners.

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2. Information required from clients for work permit renewal  

Instead of preparing various documents yourself, when using Anpha Accounting's work permit renewal service, you only need to provide the following basic information:

➤ Based on the information you provide, Anpha will handle and complete the following tasks on your behalf:

1. Prepare and complete a full application package, including:
   • Applying for approval of the need to employ foreign workers;
   • Applying for the renewal of the work permit for foreigners.
2. Assist with notarization of necessary documents, if required;
3. Deliver the application package to the client for review and approval;
4. Represent the client in submitting the application to the Ministry/Department of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs;
5. Monitor and work directly with the authorities until the procedures are completed;
6. Receive and deliver the results directly to the client's requested location via VNPost postal service.

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➤ If you need to apply for a criminal record certificate for a foreigner, you can refer to criminal record certificate service at Anpha

You only need to provide a scanned copy of the foreigner's passport; Anpha will handle the preparation of the application, complete all legal procedures, and deliver the criminal record certificate to your desired location.

• Service package: Starting from 1,500,000 VND
• Processing time: From 12 working days

3. Reasons to choose work permit extension service at Anpha

Here are three reasons why you should choose work permit renewal service at Anpha for foreigners:

1. Simplified process: You only need to provide basic information to Anpha.
2. Quick processing time: Fast document processing and on-time delivery of results.
3. Exclusive “free” benefits, including:
   • Free consultation on regulations, conditions, and procedures for renewing work permits for foreigners from A to Z;
   • Free notarization of necessary documents for the work permit renewal process;
   • Free delivery and handover of results to your location.

Additionally, when using the work permit renewal service at Anpha Accounting, you will be supported with guidance on how to obtain medical check-ups for foreigners.

➤ If you are looking for a comprehensive package of services, from translation and consular legalization to medical check-ups and work permit application for foreigners, feel free to contact Anpha Accounting’s hotline for the best rates!

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Conditions for renewing work permits for foreigners

According to Article 16 of Decree 150/2020/ND-CP, businesses performing procedures to renew work permits for foreigners must meet the following conditions:

1. The work permit must remain valid for 5 to 45 days;
2. A written approval for the demand to employ foreign workers has been issued by the competent authority (except for cases where this approval is not required);
3. Complete documentation proving that the foreign worker can continue to work at the enterprise as stated in the issued work permit.

Guide to documents and procedures for work permit renewal

If you choose to handle the procedures for renewing a work permit for foreigners yourself, follow the step-by-step instructions shared by Anpha below:

1. Work permit renewal application documents

Note:

Original documents or certified copies of foreign documents must be translated into Vietnamese and legalized by consular authorities.

2. Procedure for renewing a work permit for foreigners

To renew a work permit for foreigners, you should follow these two steps:

• Step 1: Apply for the approval letter for the demand to employ foreign workers.
• Step 2: Submit the application for renewing the work permit for the foreign worker.

Details of each step are as follows:

2.1. Procedure for applying for approval to employ foreign workers

Before submitting an application to extend a work permit, you must complete the procedure for obtaining approval of the need to employ foreign workers. This document is one of the mandatory components of the application for extending a work permit for foreign workers.

➤ Application documents for approval to employ foreign workers:

➤ Submission time: At least 30 days before the work permit expires.

➤ Receiving authority: Submit the application directly to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs (MOLISA) or the Provincial People’s Committee (PPC).

➤ Processing time: Within 10 working days from the date of receiving a valid application, MOLISA or the PPC will issue the approval document using Form No. 03/PLI.

2.2. Procedure for extending work permits for foreign workers

After obtaining approval for the need to employ foreign workers, you can proceed to submit the application for extending the work permit for foreign workers.

To carry out the work permit extension procedure, follow the table below:

Note:

After the work permit is extended, the employer and the foreign worker must sign a written contract in accordance with the provisions of Vietnamese Labor Law before the anticipated date of resuming work.

Subsequently, the employer must submit the labor contract (original or certified copy) to the authority that processed the work permit extension application.

Penalties for using an expired work permit

In cases where the work permit has expired, foreign workers in Vietnam and their employers will face administrative penalties as follows:

➤ For foreign workers:

• Fines ranging from 15,000,000 VND  to 25,000,000 VND;
• Deportation from Vietnam and a ban on re-entry for the next 3 years.

➤ For foreign employers:

• Violations involving 1–10 foreign workers: fines ranging from 30,000,000 VND  to 45,000,000 VND;
• Violations involving 11–20 foreign workers: fines ranging from 45,000,000 VND to 60,000,000VND;
• Violations involving 21 or more foreign workers: fines ranging from 60,000,000VND to 75,000,000 VND.

Note:

These penalties apply to individual employers. For companies, the penalty amounts are double those applied to individuals.

Frequently asked questions about work permit renewal procedures

1. How much does the work permit extension service at Anpha cost?

At Anpha Accounting, the all-inclusive work permit extension service starts from 10,000,000 VND. Anpha guarantees no additional costs.

➤ Contact Anpha Accounting via hotline: 0984 477 711 (Northern) -  0903 003 779 (Central) - 0908 742 789 (Southern) for free consultation.

2. What information is required for the work permit extension service at Anpha?

When using Anpha’s work permit extension service, you only need to provide:

1. A judicial record certificate;
2. A medical certificate;
3. Documents proving the foreign worker is an expert or technical worker, which have been legalized and translated into Vietnamese, such as:
   • Experience confirmation letter for technical workers;
   • Experience confirmation letter and university degree for experts.

3. How long does the work permit extension service for foreign workers at Anpha take?

Within 30–35 working days, Anpha Accounting will complete the work permit extension procedure for foreign workers and deliver the results to you.

4. How many times can a work permit be extended?

A foreign worker's work permit can only be extended once, with a maximum duration of 2 years. After that, you must follow the procedure to reapply for a new work permit, similar to the first-time application.

>>See more: Work permit application service.

5. What are the steps in the work permit extension procedure?

The procedure for extending a work permit for foreign workers consists of two steps:

• Step 1: Obtain approval for the need to employ foreign workers;
• Step 2: Apply for the work permit extension.

>>See details: Procedures and documents for work permit extension.

Call us at 0984 477 711 (Northern) -  0903 003 779 (Central) - 0908 742 789 (Southern) for support.