How to complete Form No. 01 for work permit exemption certificate in Vietnam

Form No. 01 is the official document to request, reissue, or extend a work permit exemption certificate. This form is required under Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP dated August 7, 2025. This guide will help you fill out Form No. 01 correctly and avoid common mistakes.

Step-by-step guide to complete the work permit exemption form

You need to fill in all information carefully in each section of Form No. 01. Here is a simple guide for each section:

• Section (1): Write the full name of the government office that issues work permit exemption certificates.
• Section (2) and (10): Type of company, choose one type from this list:
  • State sector
  • Enterprise (state-owned, private, or foreign-invested)
  • Non-state public service unit
  • Foreign sector
  • Contractor
  • Other organization

• Section (3), (11), (12): Address details
  • House number and street name
  • Village or neighborhood
  • Ward or commune
  • Province or city

• Section (4): Use the level 1 economic sector code from Decision No. 27/2018/QD-TTg dated July 6, 2018.
• Section (5): Write your business sector according to Vietnam’s conditional business list.
• Section (6): Job position
  • Manager
  • Executive director
  • Expert
  • Technical worker

• Section (7): Write the job title using the level 3 occupation code from Decision No. 34/2020/QD-TTg dated November 26, 2020.
• Section (8): Write the type of employment (for example: labor contract or intra-company transfer).
• Section (9): Write your education level:
  • PhD
  • Master
  • Bachelor
  • Other (if any)

Important notes:

• All information must be correct and match current laws.
• Some workers do not need to complete this form. Examples: foreign contractors, experts working less than 90 days per year, or intra-company transfers.

Important points when completing Form No. 01

Follow these important points to avoid mistakes:

• Write all information clearly. Do not erase or correct. Wrong information about names, birth dates, or document numbers can cause your application to be rejected. You may also face penalties under Article 33 of Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP. Use capital letters for names and codes. Make sure all information matches your passport and labor contract.
• Fill in complete information about the employer (name, type, code, address, phone, email) and the foreign worker (full name, birth date, gender, nationality, passport number, work field). For reissuing applications, write the reason clearly.
• Write the correct occupation name using the level 3 code from Vietnam’s Occupation List (Decision 34/2020/QD-TTg – currently 242 occupations). Do not write general terms like “business expert” or “business staff.” Important: If your old permit has a job title that is not in the current 242 occupations, you must apply for a new permit when extending. For help checking occupation codes, contact VisaNow at HOTLINE 1900 63 63 50.

Common reasons why Form No. 01 gets rejected

Learn about common mistakes to avoid them:

• Name, passport number, birth date, or company information does not match original documents like passport or business registration.
• Company type (state, private, foreign) or level 1 economic sector code is wrong or unclear according to Decision 27/2018/QD-TTg.
• Job position (manager, expert, technical worker) does not match Decree regulations, or occupation name does not follow the level 3 code in Decision 34/2020/QD-TTg and only gives general descriptions.
• Employment type (labor contract, intra-company transfer) is not specific, or education level does not match actual degrees.
• The form has erasures, corrections, unclear writing, does not use capital letters when required, or is missing the legal representative’s signature and company seal.

Important note: Form No. 01 is only for foreign workers who are not required to get a work permit. If workers must get a work permit, companies need to prepare a different form to explain the need for foreign workers. To know your exact case, contact VisaNow at HOTLINE 1900 63 63 50.

If you need help completing Form No. 01 or applying for a work permit, contact VisaNow at HOTLINE 1900 63 63 50 for quick support!