Which cases don't need exemption confirmation?

Some foreigners don't even need to apply for exemption confirmation. They just need to notify labor authorities where they'll work: - People coming to Vietnam for less than 3 months to offer services - Foreign lawyers with Vietnamese practice licenses - Foreigners married to Vietnamese citizens - Owners or board members with 3 billion VND investment - Managers work less than 30 days (maximum 3 times per year) - Family members of diplomats

Are foreign workers in export processing zones exempt from work permits?

Foreign workers in export processing zones may be exempt if they fit one of the 20 exemption cases listed above.

What are the conditions for work permit exemption?

To get exemption confirmation, foreign workers must: - Be mentally capable - Have good health for the job - Have no criminal record - Fit one of the exemption cases - Have approval from Vietnamese authorities