How much is the fee for reissuing a lost work permit in Vietnam? There is no nationwide fee — the amount is set by each Provincial People’s Council, so you must look up the fee in the province where you file the reissue application.
Legal basis for the reissue procedure
Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (Article 23, effective 7 August 2025) — replacing Decree 152/2020/ND-CP — sets out the procedure for reissuing work permits when the permit is lost, damaged, or its information has changed. However, Decree 219/2025 does not set the fee amount; the fee falls under the authority of the Provincial People’s Council.
Example: Ho Chi Minh City
In Ho Chi Minh City, the work permit fee is set by Resolution 09/2022/NQ-HDND — for example, VND 450,000 per issuance/reissuance. You should verify this resolution is still in force when filing, and check the corresponding rate in the province where you will apply.
How to look up the fee in your province
- Search the resolutions of the Provincial People’s Council where you will file for the list of fees and charges related to work permits;
- Contact the Department of Home Affairs (the authority receiving work permit applications) to confirm the current rate before filing.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nationwide reissue fee?
No. The fee is set by each province’s People’s Council — there is no single nationwide amount.
Is Decree 152/2020 still in force?
No. Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (effective 7 August 2025) replaced Decree 152/2020/ND-CP.
Do damaged permits or changed information follow the same procedure as lost permits?
Yes. Article 23 of Decree 219/2025 provides a common reissue procedure for all three cases: lost, damaged, or changed information on the permit.
Legal sources cited
- Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (effective 7 August 2025) — Article 23 on the work permit reissue procedure; replacing Decree 152/2020/ND-CP; the decree does not set the fee amount;
- Fees are set by each Provincial People’s Council — e.g. Resolution 09/2022/NQ-HDND of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Transparency note: This article was drafted by AI and reviewed by the AI QA Council — it is not advice from a human lawyer.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Fees are set by each province and may change; you should verify the current legal texts or consult a lawyer before filing.
Legal content reviewed by the FLAW AI Legal Council and submitted to the owner for approval; not a practicing lawyer’s opinion, not a substitute for legal advice on a specific matter.
