On May 14, 2021,
the Ministry of Labor, War invalids and
Social affairs issued Telegraph No.03/CD-LDTBXH on strengthened
management of expatriates working in Vietnam.
Accordingly, in order
to strictly implement the direction of the Standing Committee of the
Secretariat, the Prime Minister's Official Telegram No. 570/CD-TTg of May 2,
2021 on rectification, improvement of Covid-19 prevention and control, to
successfully reach the dual objectives, protect and improve the health of
people, ensure social security, the Minister of Labor, War Invalids and Social
Affairs proposes the Presidents of People's Committees of provinces and cities
to pay attention to and direct the implementation of the following matters:
1. Review all facilities and enterprises that
are employing expatriates in local areas. On that basis, strengthen the
management and closely supervise all cases of entry and expatriate workers
registered and working at facilities and enterprises, etc. Take drastic
measures to prevent every person illegally entering Vietnam for employment
purpose in facilities and enterprises. Send a review report to the Ministry of
Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs (via Department of Employment) before
May 25, 2021 for consolidation and further report to the Prime Minister.
2. Inspect and rectify the issuance of work
permits to expatriate workers in local areas, ensure eligibility requirements
and procedures as prescribed in the Government’s Decree No.
152/2020/ND-CP dated December 30, 2020 and clause 1 Article 152 of the
Labor Code 2019 (Enterprises,
organizations, individuals and contractors shall only employ foreigners to hold
positions of managers, executive directors, specialists and technical workers
the professional requirements for which Vietnamese workers are underqualified).
3. Strengthen inspection and strict actions
against facilities or enterprises that employ workers illegally and those who
knowingly commit violations of law. Direct authorities to consider expelling
expatriates working in Vietnam without work permits (or certification of
exemption from work permit) and discompliance with the Law on Entry, exit;
transit, residence of expatriates in Vietnam.
4. Direct the inspection of Covid-19
prevention and control at facilities and enterprises that employ expatriates in
local areas, ensure strict implementation of 5K rule and regulations of health
authorities. Take drastic measures to terminate and strictly sanction any
facility or enterprise that fails to maintain the safety requirements as
prescribed by law.
Department of
Enterprise Management.