Decree No. 17/2006/L-CTN Regarding the Announcement of the Law

This decree announces the Law on Vietnamese Workers Going to Work Abroad Under Contracts, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 29, 2006. This Law regulates the activities of workers when going to work abroad under contracts and related provisions.

Document No.17/2006/L-CTN
Document typeOrder
Issuing authorityOffice of the President
Signed byNguyễn Minh Triết — Chủ tịch
Updated29/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date12/12/2006
Effective date12/12/2006
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This decree announces the Law on Vietnamese Workers Going to Work Abroad Under Contracts, which was passed by the National Assembly on November 29, 2006. This Law regulates the activities of workers when going to work abroad under contracts and related provisions.

Key points

  • Workers → are permitted to go to work abroad under contracts
  • Recruitment companies, organizations → must comply with regulations regarding contracts and protection of workers' rights
  • Foreign partners → are responsible for ensuring a safe working environment in accordance with Vietnamese law

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Creating opportunities for Vietnamese workers to increase their income and job skills.
  • Strengthening management is necessary to protect workers' rights.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Are Vietnamese workers allowed to go to work abroad?

Yes, but they must comply with the provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Workers Going to Work Abroad Under Contracts.

What obligations does a recruitment company have when hiring workers to go abroad?

Must enter into contracts with workers, ensure their rights and working conditions comply with Vietnamese law.

What responsibilities do foreign partners have when recruiting Vietnamese workers?

Responsible for creating a safe working environment and complying with Vietnamese legal regulations.

Are workers entitled to social insurance?

Yes, according to the provisions of this Law.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

NUMBER: 17/2006/L-CTN

  HANOI, December 12, 2006

ORDER

REGARDING THE ENACTMENT OF THE LAW

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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM

WHEREAS, Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992, as amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the National Assembly, Session 10, Term X;

WHEREAS, Article 91 of the Law on the Organization of the National Assembly;

WHEREAS, Article 50 of the Law on Legislative Documents;

NOW PROMULGATE

THE LABOUR LAW OF VIETNAM ON WORKING ABROAD UNDER CONTRACT

WAS APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM, TERM XI, SESSION 10 ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006./. 

 

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE 

 

(Signed)

 

Nguyen Minh Triet

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