How to get a work permit in Vietnam as a Taiwanese citizen? Detail requirements and process

Getting a work permit for Taiwanese citizens in Vietnam requires specific documents and steps. What papers do you need? How long does it take? This guide explains everything about work permit requirements, procedures, and costs for Taiwanese workers. VisaNow will help you understand the process clearly.

Vietnam work permit for Taiwanese citizens conditions

• Be 18 years old or older with full legal capacity
• Have the right qualifications, skills, experience, and health for your job
• Have no criminal record or ongoing criminal cases in Taiwan or Vietnam
• Meet the specific requirements for your position (manager, expert, technical worker, etc.)

Position	Requirements
Manager	– Be a company manager as defined by Vietnamese Business Law – Or be the head of an organization or their deputy
Executive director	– Lead a branch, representative office, or business location – Or lead and directly manage a specific area of the organization with at least 3 years of related experience
Expert	– Have a university degree or higher with at least 2 years of related work experience – Or have a university degree in your field with at least 1 year of experience (finance, science, technology, innovation, or digital transformation)
Technical Worker	– Have at least 1 year of training and 2 years of related work experience – Or have at least 3 years of related work experience

>> Note: Decree 219/2025/ND-CP now requires executive directors to have at least 3 years of experience. This is clearer than the old rules in Decree 152/2020/ND-CP.

Required papers for Vietnam work permit for Taiwanese citizens

• Report explaining why you need to hire foreign workers and work permit application (Form 03)
• Criminal record check or document showing you have no criminal record (must be issued within 6 months)
• Two color photos (4×6 cm, white background, facing forward, no hat, no glasses, taken within 6 months)
• Copy of your passport that’s still valid (must be valid for at least 6 months)
• Health check certificate from an authorized medical facility (valid for 12 months)
• Letter of introduction or authorization letter if the person submitting documents is not the company’s legal representative
• Documents proving your qualifications based on your position:

>> Important note: All documents issued by Taiwanese authorities must be legalized at Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After that, submit them to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Taiwan to complete the consular legalization process. These documents must be translated into Vietnamese and notarized before you submit your application.

Vietnam work permit for Taiwanese citizens guide

Decree 219/2025/ND-CP has simplified the work permit process into 3 main steps. This saves a lot of time compared to the old rules.

Step 1. Post Vietnamese job recruitment notice

Before you apply for a work permit, your company must post a job announcement to recruit Vietnamese workers for the position. This is required to show that you couldn’t find suitable Vietnamese workers.

Timeline:

• At least 5 working days before submitting the work permit application (shortened from 15 days under Decree 152/2020/ND-CP)
• If you don’t find anyone after this time, explain why in Form 03

Where to post:

• National Public Service Portal: https://dichvucong.gov.vn
• Or the provincial Employment Service Center’s electronic portal (decided by the Provincial People’s Committee Chairman)

What to include in the job posting:

• Specific job position and title
• Detailed job description
• Number of workers needed
• Education and experience requirements
• Expected salary
• Work schedule and location
• Other requirements like work type and contract duration

How to do it:

• Post online on one of the websites above
• Save the confirmation record to attach to Form 03

Note: Some cases don’t need job posting: foreign contractors, foreign workers exempt from work permits, or internal transfer positions.

Step 2. Submit work permit application

Under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, explaining your need for foreign workers and applying for a work permit is done through one single application. This is an important change that simplifies the process compared to Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, which required multiple separate forms.

When to submit:

• Between 60 days and at least 10 days before the Taiwanese worker’s expected start date
• This timing is more flexible than the old rules

Where to submit:

• Submit online through the National Public Service Portal (dichvucong.gov.vn)
• Procedure code: 194248 or 9151 (search for “work permit for foreign workers”)
• Register a business account, upload electronic documents, use digital signature, and submit

Who reviews it:

• Provincial People’s Committee (may delegate to Department of Internal Affairs)
• Currently, provincial Departments of Internal Affairs handle the review

Processing time:

• 10 working days from receiving complete documents (the authority reviews the need and issues the work permit at the same time)
• If rejected, they’ll send a written explanation within 3 working days

Additional requirements:

• For Taiwanese workers on labor contracts: Sign the labor contract before the start date and send a copy if requested
• If working in multiple provinces: Give notice 3 days in advance

>> Important note about criminal record checks: Under the new rules, you can choose to let the authorities automatically get your criminal record check. However, we recommend getting it yourself before submitting your application. This gives you more control over timing, because getting a criminal record check (about 3 weeks) takes longer than processing the work permit (10 working days).

Step 3. Receive your work permit

After your application is reviewed, your company will receive the work permit for the Taiwanese worker. The timing and method of receiving results are clearly stated in Decree 219/2025/ND-CP.

When you’ll get it:

• Within 10 working days from when the Department of Internal Affairs receives complete and valid documents

Note: Time is counted from when the authority officially receives the application, not from when the company submits it on the Public Service Portal.

How you’ll receive it:

• Electronic results returned online through the National Public Service Portal (Form 04)
• Or pick up directly at the Department of Internal Affairs
• Or through public postal service

Work permit validity:

• Maximum 2 years
• Duration based on labor contract, work assignment document, international agreement, or business license

If rejected:

• The Department of Internal Affairs will send a written response explaining why within 3 working days
• Companies can supplement documents as instructed and resubmit

After receiving the work permit:

• Pay the fee and get an appointment slip (usually 1-2 days after processing)
• The Taiwanese worker can legally start working in Vietnam

Important tips for Taiwanese work permit applications

With over 10 years of experience helping thousands of companies successfully get work permits, VisaNow shares important notes specifically for Taiwanese workers. These tips help you avoid mistakes and optimize processing time.

Key changes in Decree 219/2025/ND-CP:

1. About health certificates:

• Health certificate must have signatures from examining doctors and the worker’s signature (must match passport signature)
• Information must be completely accurate with no handwritten corrections
• Conclusion must clearly state: “Fit to work”
• New rules allow using health certificates from foreign hospitals if Vietnam and that country have mutual recognition agreements (valid for up to 12 months)
• However, there’s currently no official document confirming Taiwanese hospital certificates are accepted, so workers should come to Vietnam first for their health check

2. About Form 03:

• Decree 219/2025 combines the need explanation report and work permit application into one single form (Form 03)
• This significantly simplifies the process compared to Decree 152/2020 which required multiple separate forms (Form 01, Form 02)
• Reduces the number of documents needed and saves time

3. About criminal record checks:

• The new decree has an “interconnection” feature – authorities will automatically get your criminal record check when you submit your application
• However, getting a criminal record check takes 3 weeks while processing the work permit takes 10 days
• Recommendation: Get your criminal record check yourself first, then submit the work permit application to save time

4. About name writing rules:

• Vietnam accepts names in international format: First Name – Last Name or Last Name – First Name
• Names cannot contain special characters or characters not in the Latin alphabet
• Names must be consistent across all documents: passport, diplomas, criminal record check, work experience certificates
• If there are inconsistencies, provide a sworn identity statement as proof

5. Special requirements for Taiwanese workers:

About document legalization:

• All important documents (diplomas, work experience certificates, criminal record checks) must be legalized at Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Then submit to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in Taiwan to complete consular legalization
• This process is similar to what applies to Chinese and Filipino workers

About application review location:

• The Provincial People’s Committee has authority, but it’s currently delegated to the Department of Internal Affairs
• All applications must be submitted online through the National Public Service Portal
• Processing time is counted from when the Department of Internal Affairs officially receives the application, not from when you submit it on the portal

Note: Taiwanese workers should pay special attention to preparing complete and properly legalized documents. Any mistakes can lead to rejection or longer processing times. You should contact VisaNow for detailed guidance on the document legalization process in Taiwan.

Processing time for Vietnam work permit for Taiwanese citizens

According to Decree 219/2025/ND-CP, getting a work permit for Taiwanese citizens takes 10 days from receiving complete documents.

>> Note: Actual time may be longer if documents need to be supplemented or corrected as requested by the Department of Internal Affairs. Since all applications are now submitted online, work permit processing time is counted from when the government receives complete documents, not from when the company submits them on the Public Service Portal.

Costs and fees for Vietnam work permit for Taiwanese citizens

Work permit fees for Taiwanese citizens under Decree 219/2025/ND-CP remain the same as the old rules. The specific fee is 600,000 – 1,000,000 VND per permit, depending on regulations of each province/city’s People’s Council.

These fees don’t include other costs like document translation, notarization, health checks, or criminal record verification.

>> For a detailed breakdown of all costs involved in the application process, check our guide to Vietnam work permit cost, which explains government fees and potential additional expenses.

FAQs about work permits for Taiwanese people

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We’ll handle document preparation, verify your eligibility, submit applications, and follow up with authorities-all, while keeping you informed every step of the way. For professional support with your work permit application for Taiwanese people, contact VisaNow at +84 94 367 6226.