Foreigners wishing to work in Vietnam must have a work permit in order to work for longer than three months and must fulfil the following conditions:
•Be at least 18 years old
•Ensure their health status is suitable to meet the job requirements
•Possess a university degree and have a high degree of specialised knowledge or professional skills which are lacking in the domestic labour market, and have at least five years’ experience of working in the sector
•Have no criminal record, and no criminal prosecution in Vietnam or their home country
The government organisation responsible for stipulating guidelines and policies on the recruitment and management of both local workers and foreigners working in Vietnam is the Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs.