SJP HR Support for Foreign Employees in Vietnam

Professional Legal Solutions You Can Trust

Empowering Foreign Employees 

Working and living in Vietnam can be both exciting and challenging, especially when faced with complex employment laws, language barriers, and compliance requirements. SJP HR Support is here to help foreign professionals, skilled workers, and business owners understand their rights, responsibilities, and legal options under Vietnamese law.

We provide trusted, professional HR support to ensure your employment and residency in Vietnam remain fully compliant, protected, and stress-free.

Our Commitment

SJP HR Support provides clear, accurate, and confidential guidance to foreign employees in all sectors. Whether you are starting a new job, changing employers, renewing a work permit, or facing challenges at work, SJP ensures you understand your position under Vietnamese labour law.

Our team works directly with Vietnamese government authorities to ensure all processes meet official legal standards and protect your best interests.

Key Areas of Support

1. Employment & Contract Compliance

We ensure your employment contract is compliant with the Vietnam Labour Code (No. 45/2019/QH14), covering all legal rights such as working hours, leave entitlements, salary protection, insurance, and termination procedures.
🔗 Official Labour Code – Vietnamese Government Portal (vbpl.vn)

2. Work Permit & Exemption Guidance

Foreign employees in Vietnam must meet the legal requirements under Decree No. 152/2020/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 70/2023/NĐ-CP.
SJP HR Support assists with:

• • • Understanding if you qualify for a work permit exemption.

    • Preparing and submitting complete work permit applications.

    • Tracking renewals and ensuring all documentation remains valid.
      🔗 Decree 152/2020/NĐ-CP – Work Permits for Foreign Workers (vbpl.vn)
      🔗 Decree 70/2023/NĐ-CP – Amendments to Decree 152 (vbpl.vn)

3. Visa, Residency & Immigration Compliance

We provide expert advice on visa types, extensions, and temporary residence cards (TRCs). SJP helps you coordinate your work permit and immigration status to stay fully compliant.
🔗 Vietnam Immigration Department – Official Portal

4. Workplace Rights & Protection

Foreign employees in Vietnam have the same legal protections as local workers. SJP helps you:

• • • Understand your labour rights under Vietnamese law.

    • Resolve issues such as unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, or contract disputes.

    • Access guidance on mediation, negotiation, or formal complaint procedures under the Labour Code.

5. Understanding Employer Obligations

Many expatriates are unaware of what their employers are required to do by law. SJP HR Support helps you verify that your employer:

• • • Registers your employment correctly with the authorities.

    • Provides legally required benefits and insurance.

    • Maintains compliant contracts and pays taxes properly.

6. Social Insurance & Taxation Advice

We clarify what social insurance, health insurance, and personal income tax (PIT) obligations apply to you as a foreign employee. SJP ensures you are neither over-charged nor under-covered, keeping your employment fully lawful.

7. Termination, Severance & Legal Rights on Exit

If your employment ends, SJP will guide you through:

• • • The correct termination process under Vietnamese law.

    • Calculation of severance or compensation (if applicable).

    • Handling of final salary, visa cancellation, and residence procedures.

Why Choose SJP HR Support?

• • • ✅ Professional Legal Solutions You Can Trust – Every service is based on official Vietnamese law and government regulations.

    • ✅ Clear Explanations – We simplify complex legal terms into clear English guidance for expatriates.

    • ✅ Confidential & Independent Advice – Your rights and privacy are always protected.

    • ✅ Full Legal Compliance – All HR advice is verified against the latest Labour Code, decrees, and official government procedures.

    • ✅ Support at Every Stage – From your first day in Vietnam to your last day of employment, SJP is your partner in compliance and peace of mind.