Police Check

VEJ provides information and procedural guidance for foreign teachers regarding Police Check requirements in Vietnam, helping them understand when it is needed, how to obtain it, and how it is used in compliance procedures.

Police Check for foreign teachers

Eligibility – Required for foreign teachers applying for a Work Permit or TRC. Teachers may need a police check from their home country (issued before arrival) and/or from Vietnam (if they have lived in Vietnam for 6 months or longer).
Process – Police checks must be issued by the competent authority, translated into Vietnamese, and legalized before use in applications.
Validity – Police checks are typically valid for 6 months from the date of issue.

Key benefits of police check support

Provides proof of a clean criminal record, a core requirement for legal employment.
Ensures smooth processing of Work Permit and TRC applications.
Helps teachers avoid compliance issues and delays with immigration authorities.