To work in Vietnam as a foreigner, you need a work permit. One important document for your work permit is a work experience certificate. This is a document from your previous company that shows your work history.

Your employment experience certificate must follow some basic rules. The document needs to be on company paper with a logo. Make sure it shows the dates when you started and finished your job. The certificate should list your main duties at work and must include company stamps and signatures.

Your work experience certificate should include simple information like your name, job title, how long you worked, and what you did at your job. Many people fail to get work permits because their certificates lack this basic information.

This guide helps you make a correct work experience certificate. We explain what it is, what to put in it, and how to make it acceptable for your Vietnam work permit. This information is useful for both companies and workers.

What is a work experience certificate for foreign workers?

A work experience certificate is a document that shows your past jobs. You need this paper to get a work permit in Vietnam. It shows Vietnamese officials that you have enough experience for your job.

The certificate must be correct and complete. If there are mistakes, your work permit may be rejected.

Important note: This certificate is just one part of your Vietnam work permit application. Make sure you prepare all required documents properly.

What information must be included in a work experience certificate?

Your job certification letter sample for a Vietnam work permit must include:

• Your past company’s name, address, and main business
• Your personal details: full name, birth date, passport number (if you have it)
• Your job title at the company
• How long you worked there:
  • For experts: at least 3 years in your field
  • For technical workers: at least 5 years in your field. If you have a job-related certificate, then 3 years is enough
• What you did in your job
• Company signature and stamp
• Date when the certificate was issued

Make sure your past work matches the job you want in Vietnam. If there are differences between your experience and your new job, your application might be rejected.

Requirements for a valid work experience certificate

When getting a work experience certificate, remember these important points:

• The certificate must be legally certified by a consulate and translated into Vietnamese with official certification
• The information must be 100% correct. When preparing the document, make sure to:
  • Write the full name, address, and phone number of your past company
  • Include what business your past company does
  • Make sure your job title in the certificate matches your work permit application
  • Write the exact start and end dates of your employment
  • Check that your name, birth date, passport number, and nationality match your other documents

Officials check this document carefully. They want to make sure you qualify for your job.

If you have questions about this document or need help with your work permit application, please call our HOTLINE 1900 63 63 50 for free advice.