Work & Business

How can foreign engineers document their work experience for a Vietnam work permit?

Work experience is commonly documented with a certified copy of the full employment record book or a letter on a former employer’s letterhead. Have the documents translated into Vietnamese and notarized, and confirm the legalization route with a notary or Vietnamese consular office.

1 source · 10 days ago

Beach food seller jobs in Vietnam: hours and commission-based pay

Beach-vendor listings for homemade pastries in Vietnam offer flexible schedules or shifts starting at 10:00, usually paid as a percentage of sales and sometimes settled daily. Typical products include pirozhki, belyashi and chebureki; confirm street-trading permits and work authorization before accepting a role.

1 source · 41 days ago

Can remote employees working for companies from sanctioned/restricted countries safely work remotely from Vietnam?

Connectivity issues are not caused by Vietnam itself — the real risk comes from employer policy: accredited Russian IT companies are laying off staff who live abroad due to internal security service requirements.

2 sources · 61 days ago

Do foreigners/tourists need to pay taxes in Vietnam?

If you're a tourist living off savings with no local income, there's nothing to tax. But if you stay in Vietnam 183+ days a year, you become a tax resident and must pay personal income tax on all worldwide income, including foreign earnings.

1 source · 69 days ago

Can a foreign seafarer/maritime diploma be used to work in Vietnam?

An internationally recognized seafarer diploma (with English translation) is technically valid across countries, including Vietnam and Europe, but Vietnam has its own strong maritime industry — about 40% of the population depends on the sea — and local universities train their own specialists, so a foreign diploma gives little practical edge.

1 source · 69 days ago

How do you legally open a car or motorbike rental business in Vietnam, and should you do it through a local lawyer?

Based on the discussion, a legal car or motorbike rental business in Vietnam typically involves registering a company, obtaining the required license, and buying the vehicles under that company. People recommend handling it locally with a vetted lawyer and a written contract rather than trusting random intermediaries.

2 sources · 100 days ago

Do employers in Vietnam sponsor work permits and visas for foreign employees?

Some employers in Vietnam officially sponsor work permits and temporary residence cards under a labor contract, deducting the costs from salary over a year. Entry-level positions are also available.

2 sources · 101 days ago