Those who love the exotic can consider working in Vietnam in 2016. The country's economy is developing, there is a shortage of specialists in the market (engineers, management personnel, in the tourism sector). Job openings in Vietnam vary from hotel managers to diving instructors. And there is also an industry where there are many Russians - oil production in the city of Vung Tau.
Finding a job in Vietnam is easy
To attract foreign specialists, the government has simplified the entry procedure. Nevertheless, a visa is needed, and to obtain it, the employer sends a contract, which spells out the main points (who and where the person will work, information about the company, what the position is, where he will live). A work permit valid for 36 months is issued.
In 2016, obtaining a visa to Vietnam for Russians and Ukrainians is free. Maybe you need to pay duties.
Russia and Vietnam signed a document regarding temporary work activities (for citizens of 2 countries, 2008)
Find a job in Vietnam - sites and agencies
- Through recruitment agencies (available in Vietnam)
- Online services (Vietnam Works), (Work for expats in Vietnam.)
What vacancies are suitable for Russians and Ukrainians
- If you have knowledge of the language, you can find a job as a top manager or other specialist in an international company (financial, logistics). Foreigners receive higher salaries than locals.
- Due to the industrialization of the country, there is a shortage of engineers, chemists for factories, workers in the tourism industry (season: late September to March), diving instructors, and mechanics.
- There is a definite demand for work in Vietnam as a cook, photographer, guide, or doctor.
Most likely they find a job in Ho Chi Minh City, and the highest paid one is in Nha Trang due to the fact that the auto industry is developed here. Industry.
Low salary - 100-150$, average -600-800$
Living conditions in Vietnam
In summer it is very hot and the climate is humid. Renting an apartment - $500. The standard of living is lower and prices are lower than in Russia. Eating in cafes and restaurants is cheaper. There are many cafes with European food on the streets.
capital of Vietnam Hanoi
Vietnam visa application form
Is it for a Russian current topic looking for work in Vietnam? It would seem not. But, in some cases, going to work in Vietnam for a while seems like a completely reasonable decision, especially for those who love the exotic. As a country with rapidly developing economy Vietnam is experiencing a shortage of blue-collar, engineering and management skills. Russian citizens successfully work in several cities of Vietnam in various fields. In 2013, Russian citizens could most often be found in the sphere of serving tourists from the CIS countries: managers in hotels and restaurants, diving, kiting and surfing instructors. The oldest industry in which Russian specialists are present, and in large numbers, is oil production. They live in Vung Tau.
Legal basis
Since 2008, Government Decree 34/2008/ND-CP on the use of foreign labor has been in force. Foreigners hired in Vietnam must be over 18 years of age and have health that allows them to perform their duties in their position, be managers or expert organizers of business processes. They must not have a criminal record in Vietnam or other countries. They must have a work license issued by a Vietnamese agency, except for those who do not need such a license to perform their work. A work permit in Vietnam is issued for 36 months.
In 2012, more than 30 thousand new jobs were created in Quang Ninh province. Photo from the website chinhphu.vn.
Between Russia and Vietnam there is an agreement ratified on October 18, 2013 by the State Duma of the Russian Federation on a temporary labor activity citizens on the territory of the two countries, signed back in 2008.
Foreign specialists in Vietnam
There are many specialists in Vietnam from other countries. In total there are approximately 80 thousand people, most of them from South Korea. Foreigners are employed there in educational and speculative fields: English teachers, real estate specialists, stock market players, financial advisors, employees of various international funds, etc. Japanese and South Koreans are slightly more involved in industry than citizens Western countries. For example, in the construction of bridges. Light industry enterprises producing clothing and footwear of well-known European brands employ consultants from the relevant companies: Adidas, Puma, Nike, etc. Players from African and Latin American countries have appeared on football teams.
Most foreign hired specialists, managers and workers work in largest city countries - Ho Chi Minh City.
Due to the emergence of the labor market, several recruitment agencies have opened in Vietnam.
The foreigner must enter into a work contract with the Vietnamese employer. If the contract will be concluded for a period of three months or more, then before concluding it you must obtain a work permit from the local (in the province where the foreigner will work) department of the Ministry of Labor at the request of the employer for a period of no more than 3 years. After three years, the period can be extended upon a new application from the employer.
So, if the period of future work is less than three months, then permission is not required. But there are exceptions for work for more than three months. This is when:
foreigners are founders of a company with limited liability with two or more founders,
the foreigner is the sole founder of the LLC,
the foreigner is a member of the board of directors of a joint stock company,
foreigners entering Vietnam as specialists,
Foreigners enter Vietnam to work in emergency and some other cases.
When a work permit is not required, the employer must nevertheless submit a list of foreign workers with their details to the local department of the Ministry of Labor. Copies of employment contracts are also sent there.
Labor market in crisis
The global economic crisis did not affect negative side on the labor market in Vietnam. There is still a large shortage of workers in industrial enterprises, especially in industrial zones and export-producing zones. At the beginning of the crisis, some managers rushed to cut staff, so now they have lost, losing workers in the face of increased production.
In the context of the global crisis, Vietnamese banks began to “pick up” financial experts in the West who had lost their jobs there.
What kind of work is suitable for a Russian in Vietnam?
Looking at three broad categories employees: workers, managers and engineers, then the first can be immediately set aside. Russian citizen There is no point in going to Vietnam for a work position. For example, the minimum wages at enterprises with foreign capital it is around $70, on average it reaches $100. At Vietnamese enterprises it is not much higher. It also makes no sense for the management of the enterprise to pay a foreign worker an increased salary - it is unlikely that his productivity on the assembly line will be higher than that of local workers. And the state policy in this matter is aimed at reducing unemployment, and foreign companies locate their production precisely because of the low cost of labor. In addition, very harsh exploitation is practiced in enterprises with foreign investment. For the slightest mistakes and offenses there are fines; it is not allowed to take days for treatment in case of illness.
Local managers of banks, financial companies, trading firms and logistics firms earn up to $200 per month. For successful work Managers need to know Vietnamese. Foreign specialists in this field are paid more, but mostly these are top managers.
After Vietnam made money from developing light and food industry, he begins the industrialization of the country. Metallurgical plants, computer production facilities, mining and processing plants are being built, and shipyards are expanding.
Those projects that are carried out by Western and Japanese companies will most likely be closed to Russian specialists.
But, in enterprises that belong to the Vietnamese state or Vietnamese companies engineers from Western countries, Japan and South Korea will be too expensive to invite in large numbers, so there is some employment opportunity for Russian specialists here.
Only Russian technical specialists and scientists can occupy a certain niche in those industries that are interesting to Vietnam, but are low-budget in Russia.
There is a shortage of pharmacists for factories, so there is a chance for chemists.
Living conditions in Vietnam
Living conditions in Vietnam are quite comfortable. The climate is monsoon. In the summer months in the north and spring in the south there is heat, but it does not reach the levels that exist, for example, in Algeria. A certain nuisance for people accustomed to living in a dry climate is increased humidity during the corresponding season, but if you sleep at night in an air-conditioned room, this is mitigated.
Renting an apartment in Vietnam is expensive, starting from about $500 per month. Foreigners (but not all categories) can buy apartments. In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City you can
manage to rent a small double room in a hotel with a shower and air conditioning for $10-12 per day, and even cheaper in provincial cities.
In stores major cities European food is sold. Most Vietnamese dishes will be to your liking. Food products In Vietnam, service in a cafe is 2-4 times cheaper than in Russia.
Online job search service in Vietnam
There are several online agencies and online services in Vietnam where you can submit your resume. There are also vacancies posted there and a lot of useful information For job seekers in Vietnam. At first glance, the nature of the vacancies is clear: office manager, storekeeper, logistician, resort hotel manager.
Here are the most famous online resources on this topic.
Vietnam is a socialist state in Southeast Asia, bordering the South China Sea and bordering Laos, Cambodia and China. Throughout last decades The country's economy has changed significantly. Dependence on the agricultural sector, which now accounts for no more than 18% of GDP, has noticeably decreased. The growth rate of industrial production is increasing every year. Local authorities are aimed at modernizing the economy, increasing competitiveness and increasing foreign trade.
The population of Vietnam in 2019 is about 96.9 million people. At the same time, unemployment does not exceed 2.2%. This is an impressive figure considering that the labor force grows by an average of 1 million people every year. Poverty levels have dropped significantly, the country is attracting investment, and many foreigners are quite successful in finding jobs in the local labor market.
Work in Vietnam in 2019 for Russians and Ukrainians is available both to qualified specialists, especially those with technical professions, and to workers without special qualifications, for example, in the tourism industry. Salaries are not so high compared to employment in China or, in particular, in Hong Kong, but every year the income of the Vietnamese, and therefore foreign job seekers, is only increasing.
Vietnam has thousands of kilometers of beautiful beaches, beautiful lakes, modern infrastructure and wonderful cuisine, perhaps the best in Asia. The country has practically recovered from the difficult periods of its history associated with wars; today it is quite safe here and comfortable living conditions have been created. Next, we will consider the features of labor migration, options for finding a job, and also outline the available wages and vacancies in Vietnam in 2019.
Labor migration to Vietnam
Despite the stability of the economy and growth in employment, the Vietnamese government strives to provide jobs, first of all, to its own citizens. In principle, like most other countries in the world. At the same time, the opening of new production sectors, the development of the service sector and the entry of many international companies into the country requires the availability of specialists different professions and level of qualifications, which opens up access to vacancies in Vietnam for foreign applicants, including Russians.
The main requirement for foreigners to official employment in Vietnam for a period more than 3 months consists of obtaining a work permit from the local Ministry of Labor. Officially, foreign applicants have the right to apply for a document directly on Vietnamese territory ( no later than 3 months after arrival) or while in your own country, which is more preferable.
Basic conditions for obtaining a work permit in Vietnam
- Satisfactory state of health allowing you to perform professional duties.
- No criminal record in the country of residence and, of course, directly in Vietnam.
- Having a higher education and at least 5 years of work experience in a field of activity that is scarce in the Vietnamese labor market. Mainly required are managers, supervisors and qualified technical specialists.
At least 18 years of age.
If the above criteria are met and there is a specific job offer from a local company, what is prerequisite, it is necessary to prepare a list of required documentation, which is translated into Vietnamese and notarized. As a rule, the employer assists in the transfer of documents to local authorities.
Documents for obtaining a work permit in Vietnam
Completed application form (Vietnamese or English).
A copy of a foreign passport.
Two color photographs (4cm x 6cm) taken within the last 6 months.
A job offer and a corresponding request from the employer.
Medical certificate issued by an authorized healthcare institution, valid for at least 12 months.
Copies of documents on education and qualification level.
Certificate of no criminal record in home country and in Vietnam, if you have been living in the country for more than a month.
Documents are sent to the Ministry of Labor of Vietnam no later than two weeks before starting work, but it is advisable to do this at least two months in advance. Officially, the application is considered no more than 7 working days and in case of a positive decision, the foreigner receives a work permit for up to 2 years. The document is renewed by the employer no later than 30 days before the expiration of the previous permit for the same period, but on the condition that local specialists do not apply for this position.
Who does not need a work permit in Vietnam
Foreigners with higher education at least a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of work experience for short-term employment for a period of up to 30 days, and in total no more than 90 days during the year.
In case of transfer between companies in the following areas of activity - information Technology, business, education, construction, healthcare, security environment, finance, transport, tourism and entertainment.
Owners or board members of Vietnamese companies.
Lawyers, with an official license.
Foreign media workers.
Teachers on the basis of international agreements and under the control of foreign Embassies.
Trainees and employees of international volunteer organizations.
There are different options applying for visas to Vietnam, for example, can be done at the airport upon arrival, and for some foreigners, including Russian citizens, when visiting the country for up to 14 days, a visa is not required at all. However, in case of long-term employment, it is better to open a visa in advance at the Vietnamese Consulate in your country, which will allow you to replace the document with a full-fledged residence permit in Vietnam after moving.
The entire process of labor migration is quite complex, so you need to carefully coordinate your actions with Vietnamese diplomatic staff and the employer. In addition, the country's laws regarding the employment of foreign workers change frequently, e.g. latest changes dated April 2016.
How to find work in Vietnam. Search for a vacancy.
To successfully search for a job in Vietnam for Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians and other foreigners from the CIS countries, it is very important to visit the country in advance on a tourist visa. This will allow you to feel the atmosphere of local life, understand the cultural values and traditions of the Vietnamese. For example, many Europeans are shocked by tens of thousands of motorcycles on city streets, noise and general bustle. Pay attention to language skills. Official language in the country — Vietnamese, But English used quite widely.
Generally local authorities allow foreigners to stay in Vietnam up to 3 months for the purpose of finding an employer. This time may be quite enough, but without knowledge of the Vietnamese language and connections, the task becomes much more difficult. If you are in your country, you will need patience and activity on the Internet. Look for like-minded people on forums and specialized websites, ask questions to experienced labor migrants with experience working in Vietnam. Register for a professional social network- linkedin.com.
Most often, work in Vietnam for foreigners, including Russians, is available in international companies that open representative offices and branches in this Asian country. First of all, aim for employment in large and economically developed Vietnamese regions - the capital Hanoi and the city Ho Chi Minh City. Next, we will consider the main ways to find work in Vietnam without intermediaries.
Popular job search sites in Vietnam
International resources with vacancies in Vietnam
If you can’t find a job in Vietnam on your own, contact recruitment agency, better international, for example, vnmanpower.com.
Jobs and salaries in Vietnam in 2019
Currently, the standard of living of the Vietnamese is noticeably lower compared to Western and developed Asian countries. For example, working in South Korea or Japan will bring a foreigner significantly more income. On the other hand, the cost of living, prices and other everyday expenses in Vietnam smooth out these differences to some extent. The fact that over the past 15 years the government has managed to reduce the poverty level from 58% to 14% and overcome unemployment speaks volumes. In the future, working in Vietnam looks quite attractive.
Vietnamese are mainly employed in the service sector and agriculture, mechanical engineering, food and processing industries, clothing and footwear production. Depending on the region, in 2019 the minimum monthly wage for a local worker ranges from 2.92 to 4.18 million Vietnamese dong, equivalent to 110–155 euros. The average salary in Vietnam in 2019 is 6 million VND or 225 euros per month. As a rule, foreigners occupy positions of qualified specialists and, accordingly, can count on salaries in 500–1000 euros per month and higher.
Available vacancies in Vietnam for Russians and Ukrainians in 2019 by field of activity
Information Technology
Construction
Tourism
Energy
Teaching English
Finance and Law
Mining industry
The most prestigious vacancies in Vietnam for foreigners are offered by international companies and organizations where they can earn money more than 800-1000 euros per month. In particular, managers are needed senior management and other management personnel, as well as highly qualified technical specialists. Sometimes doctors, especially dentists, are needed.
Every year, Vietnamese resorts are visited by a large number of tourists, including Russian speakers. Local employers are willing to employ foreigners, for example, there is work in Vietnam for guides, diving instructors, hotel administrators, tour guides, and less often, waiters, bartenders, and cooks. Pay attention to the city Nha Trang, where traditionally there are many Russian tourists and language requirements may be minimal. Wages in these areas start from 150-200 euros and higher, depending on your luck.
Living by the sea, drinking a coconut, lying somewhere under a palm tree... More often than not, it seems like a pipe dream and a fabulous life. There is some truth in this, but not all travelers work remotely. Many come to the country and find work on the spot: some open their own business, while others find work with local residents. Agree, having the opportunity to work in the land of eternal summer is much more attractive than sitting in the office and discussing who watches what TV series and talk shows :-). I’m generally not a fan of any “Dom-2”, “Master Chef”, “Let’s get married” and everything like that. For me these are time wasters. Therefore, this article will not be about talk shows and other “joys” ordinary life, but about examples of work in Vietnam.
Today, finding a job in Vietnam, in particular in Nha Trang or Mui Ne, is not difficult. Thanks to the flow of tourists from Russian-speaking countries, the demand for employees is high. Having no experience in sales or the service sector, difficulties with the search may arise, but there would be a desire. During the 2.5 years of living in Vietnam, I was able to communicate and get to know the guys who found work here. The beginning of almost everyone’s stories was the same: “I came to rest in Nha Trang. I liked everything so much that I decided to come back and stay here for a while.” One of my friends worked for a year under a contract in Hanoi, but due to the climate of northern Vietnam he could not stand it and left for the USA))) The article “Working in Vietnam” will describe examples of vacancies for the resort cities of Nha Trang and Mui Ne.
Before I get to the main vacancies, I want to say that in Vietnam, most of the guys work illegally on tourist visas.
At the time of writing, there were no strict raids to check documents and work permits. I have repeatedly heard that the police check the documents of workers in Thailand. This has not yet been noticed here, and this allows us to consider Vietnam more loyal to employees.
Work in tourism
The most legal of jobs. The tour operator (Pegasus Touristik, Anex Tour, Coral Travel) prepares documents for a work visa in advance and new employees have every right to work in Vietnam. List of vacancies:
- Transfer guide
- Tour guide
- Shop guide
- Company representative at the hotel (hotel guide)
- Animators
- etc.
You can find vacancies on the websites of tour operators. The requirements for employees are minimal and it will be useful if you have already vacationed at several resorts. If you feel you have enough ability, patience, and most importantly a sincere desire to radically change your career path, the world is open to you.
Also in Nha Trang and Mui Ne there are many travel agencies that are already opened by local expats. I wrote a little about them in the article Excursions in Nha Trang. First passes probation(about 6 months), after which they help with registration work visa to Vietnam. Payment: rate + percentage of tours or only percentage.
Photographer in Vietnam
Sometimes it seems that anyone who owns a camera can call themselves a photographer. In Nha Trang and Mui Ne, guys do photo shoots professionally. We have already had 2 photo sessions in Vietnam and I realized how cool it is to be able to capture your memories of your vacation.
It seems to me that with the right positioning of oneself and advertising on social networks, a photographer can find work everywhere. Although I heard that to work as a photographer you do not need to obtain permission.
Teacher, tutor, nanny...
There's even knowledge here foreign language no need, Russian is enough. Nha Trang and Mui Ne are “Russian” villages, so you can find work as a teacher or teacher in a Russian-language school/kindergarten. If you speak English, you can find a school somewhere in Ho Chi Minh City. You will even be provided with free accommodation, and maybe even food. To do this, ask Google “Work in Vietnam” or “Work in Vietnam”, consider the options, refine your search query and you will be happy.
Service sector
There will always be demand in the service sector. This includes sales consultants, promoters, administrators, waiters, hookah workers, trainers, hairdressers, makeup artists, etc. etc. I want to go to a Russian girl for a manicure and pedicure with gel polish. As I already wrote, a lot of Russian-speaking tourists vacation here. According to statistics over the past six months (from January to June 2017), more than 6 million people visited Vietnam. Of these, more than 300 thousand were from Russia; of course, the Chinese hold the lead - almost 2 million tourists in six months. I saw that the number of charters to Vietnam from some Russian cities has increased. There will always be jobs in the service sector.
Competition will come from Russian-speaking travelers who have worked in China and speak Chinese. Therefore, if you know even basic phrases in Chinese, welcome to Vietnam.
Realtor
Nha Trang is being built up a lot in recent years. The city is developing and expanding. Now 8 new buildings are visible from the sea.
As an additional or main income, there are several girls in Nha Trang who rent houses. They have a list of apartments, apartments and guesthouses with photos. They charge about $50 for their services.
We always looked for housing on our own; we had enough time for this. But the services of a realtor in Nha Trang are often used by guys who come on vacation for a month or two, or even less.
Water sports instructor
Nowadays it is very popular among vacationers to take surfing lessons or watch sea world Nha Trang diving. There are several dive schools in the city with certified divers. Here you can also obtain a PADI Open Water certificate (initial). In the area around Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang, you can rent a kayak (VND 150,000) for an hour or stand up paddle boarding (VND 300,000). Kayak and SUP surfing appeared only this year, the guys organized everything on their own. This is how they turned their passion into a business.
Your own business
Knowing the needs of tourists, you can open your own business or buy an already operating one. As soon as you walk through the European quarter, your eyes begin to dazzle from the abundance of cafes, jewelry stores, hookah bars and travel agencies))) Sometimes I catch myself thinking, “Am I in Nha Trang?!”
As you can see, finding a job in Nha Trang or Mui Ne is not a problem. Then everything will depend on the desired salary and your wishes. On average, monthly earnings range from $300 to $800, I don’t know all the salaries. Here, too, there is such a thing as competition; this must be taken into account when looking for a job.
This article is for informational purposes only. I do not offer work or provide employment in Vietnam
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