22/08/2026
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Starting ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, Vietnam will introduce stricter penalties for foreign worker violations under Decree 283/2026/Nฤ-CP.
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Foreigners may be fined 15โ25 million VND for:
โข Working without a required work permit
โข Working without a required work permit exemption
โข Continuing to work after a permit or exemption expires
Depending on the violation, deportation may also apply.
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Employers may face:
โข 1โ3 million VND for missing, late or incomplete required notifications.
โข 5โ10 million VND per worker if the employeeโs position, workplace or working conditions do not match their permit/exemption, or required documents are not returned. Maximum: 75 million VND.
โข Hiring foreigners without valid permits/exemptions:
* 1โ10 workers: 30โ45 million VND
* 11โ20 workers: 45โ60 million VND
* 21+ workers: 60โ75 million VND
โข 40โ60 million VND for altering, falsifying or using fraudulent documents in permit or exemption applications when it does not constitute a criminal offence.
โ ๏ธ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: These fine levels apply to individuals. Organizations may face double the applicable fine.
๐ What should foreign workers and employers do now?
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Check that work permits and exemptions are still valid.
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Make sure the actual job position matches the approved information.
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Verify that the workplace matches the permit/exemption.
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Review all documents before the new rules take effect.
โฐ Donโt wait until September 10, 2026 โ check your paperwork now!
