European firms in Vietnam upset over complicated work permit application

To solve the issue, Vinh proposed cutting the time it takes to process work permits, while suggesting that the government issue specific, simplified, and consistent instructions on the work permit application process. She also recommended that previous work permits be accepted as proof that a foreigner has experience in their field. According to EuroCham vice-chairman Jean Jacques Bouflet, the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has boosted European investments in Vietnam, but such investments could prove ineffective if work permit application procedures remain overly complicated. To solve the issue, Vinh proposed cutting the time it takes to process work permits, while suggesting that the government issue specific, simplified, and consistent instructions on the work permit application process. According to EuroCham vice-chairman Jean Jacques Bouflet, the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement has boosted European investments in Vietnam, but such investments could prove ineffective if work permit application procedures remain overly complicated.