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Instructions about extension of temporary residence for foreigners in Vietnam are now available - Hướng dẫn gia hạn tạm trú cho người nước ngoài lưu trú lại Việt Nam

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Below are detailed instructions about procedures for extension of temporary residence for foreigners who wish to continue to stay in Vietnam after end of their permitted temporary residence duration. There are a lot of reasons why foreigners wish to extend their temporary stay in Vietnam, including reasons related to their work, families, unexpected events, or even keeping themselves away from Covid-19 disease. *The following chart delineates procedures for extension of temporary residence for foreigners: Discussion matters Application procedures for decision on extension of temporary residence for foreigners Cases subject to regulations laid down in Article 35 of the 2014 Law on Entry and Exit Cases subject to Article 5 of the Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BNG 1 Requirements for grant of permission for extension of temporary residence -  Any foreigner who is temporarily residing in Vietnam w

All what to know about benefits for employees quarantined due to Covid-19

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In the context of the increasing number of infected and suspected cases, Vietnam has reported thousands of employees are quarantined due to suspected infection with corona virus. With a view to protecting them, what are benefits that they are granted if they are quarantined? 1. They are allowed to take paid leave due to quarantine This is an issue that has recently attracted a lot of attention. If you are quarantined due to this infectious disease, don't worry that you will receive wages or salaries as usual. According to provisions laid down in clause 1 of Article 98 in the 2012 Labor Code , in case where objective causes such as natural disasters, conflagration, fatal diseases or hostility (through no fault of an employee) are defined, such employee will be paid wages or salaries when on leave. Rate of wage and salary paid to an employee on leave will be agreed upon between that employee and the payer provided that such rate is not less than the region-specifi