Vietnam Labour Contract Template
A trilingual labour contract template completed with the cap on fixed-term renewals, the four statutory limits on temporary transfer, the three annual-leave tiers and the notice periods for termination — the clauses most often missing from circulating templates and most often breached.
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Key compliance points
- A fixed-term contract may be renewed only once. If the employee keeps working after that, an indefinite-term contract must be signed — the rule foreign-invested employers breach most often.
- Temporary transfer carries four limits no more than 60 cumulative working days a year; at least 3 working days’ notice; pay at not less than 85% of the previous wage and never below the regional minimum; and the previous wage maintained for 30 working days where the new one is lower.
- Annual leave has three tiers — 12, 14 or 16 working days not just 12. Manufacturing, chemical and construction roles attract the higher tiers.
- 2026 regional minimum wages Region I VND 5,310,000; II 4,730,000; III 4,140,000; IV 3,700,000 per month, effective from 2026-01-01.
Legal basis
| Instrument | Substance | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Bộ luật Lao động 45/2019/QH14 — Điều 20 | Two contract types only; fixed-term not exceeding 36 months; one renewal only | — |
| Bộ luật Lao động 45/2019/QH14 — Điều 29 | Temporary transfer: 60-working-day cap, 3 working days’ notice, 85% pay floor, 30-day wage protection | — |
| Bộ luật Lao động 45/2019/QH14 — Điều 113 | Annual leave of 12 / 14 / 16 working days; pro-rated under 12 months’ service | — |
| Bộ luật Lao động 45/2019/QH14 — Điều 35 | Employee notice on unilateral termination: 45 days / 30 days / 3 working days | — |
| Nghị định 293/2025/NĐ-CP | Regional minimum wages: Region I VND 5,310,000 to Region IV VND 3,700,000 per month | 2026-01-01 |
| Luật Bảo hiểm xã hội 41/2024/QH15 — Điều 32, 33, 34 | Social insurance: employer 21.5%, employee 10.5% | — |
Establish these before use
- 1How many labour contracts have already been concluded with this employee (this decides whether another fixed-term contract is permitted)
- 2Which region the place of work falls in, and the corresponding minimum wage
- 3Which annual-leave tier applies to the position (12 / 14 / 16 days)
- 4Whether a separate vocational training contract is required
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Disclaimer
This document is general reference material and does not constitute legal advice. Rules vary with sector, locality and the specific arrangement; have a Vietnamese-qualified lawyer or tax practitioner review your circumstances before relying on it. Vietnamese law changed frequently across 2025–2026 — confirm the position remains current before use.