List of areas with especially difficult socio-economic conditions in 29 localities where early retirement is possible

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Specifically, Circular No. 19/2021/TT-BLDTBXH stipulates the List of areas with particularly difficult socio -economic conditions to serve as a basis for determining cases that can retire at a lower age as prescribed in Clause 3, Article 169 of the Labor Code and Article 5 of Decree No. 135/2020/ND-CP dated November 18, 2020 of the Government regulating retirement age. This List applies to 29 provinces, cities, localities, production and administrative units other than those with detailed regulations on specific areas.

The subjects of application are employees and employers specified in Clauses 1, 2 and 3, Article 2 of the Labor Code.

Applicable objects
1. Workers, apprentices, trainees and workers without employment relationships.
2. Employers.
3. Foreign workers working in Vietnam.
(Article 2, Labor Code 2019)

Notably, some areas in the sea and islands also apply this regulation to workers such as: Hai Phong city (Bach Long Vy district); Khanh Hoa province (Truong Sa district); Quang Ninh (Co To town and communes: Dong Tien, Thanh Lan in Co To district, Thanh Nien island light station (Hon Soi Den)); Binh Thuan province (Hon Hai island, Phu Quy district); Kien Giang province (Tho Chau commune, Phu Quoc district); Da Nang city (Hoang Sa district); Quang Ngai province (Ly Son district); DK1 platform...

This Circular takes effect from January 30, 2022. The provisions in this document are applied from January 1, 2021.

The time an employee worked before January 1, 2021 is based on the location with a regional allowance coefficient of 0.7 or higher to determine cases where retirement can be at a lower age than the retirement age under normal working conditions.

The People's Committees of provinces and centrally run cities are responsible for directing the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and relevant agencies to inspect and urge the implementation of this Circular.

Vietnam Social Security is responsible for implementing this Circular.

In the process of implementation, if there are any problems, please report to the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs for timely research and resolution.

List of regions with particularly difficult socio-economic conditions as a basis for determining cases where retirement can be at a lower age than the retirement age under normal working conditions
* Bac Kan Province
1. Bach Thong District: Vu Muon Commune.
2. Cho Don District: Bang Phuc Commune.
3. Na Ri District: Communes: Van Lang, Dong Xa, Duong Son, Kim Hy, Liem Thuy, Luong Thuong, Van Vu, Xuan Duong.
4. Ngan Son District: Communes: Coc Dan, Thuong Quan.
5. Pac Nam District: Communes: An Thang, Bang Thanh, Boc Bo, Co Linh, Cong Bang, Giao Hieu, Nhan Mon, Xuan La.
* Binh Phuoc Province
1. Bu Dang District: Communes: Dak Nhau, Road 10.
2. Bu Gia Map District: Communes: Bu Gia Map, Dak O.
* Binh Thuan Province:
1. Phu Quy District: Hon Hai Island.
* Cao Bang Province:
1. Bao Lac District: Communes: Bao Toan, Co Ba, Coc Pang, Dinh Phung, Hong An, Hong Tri, Hung Dao, Hung Thinh, Huy Giap, Khanh Xuan, Kim Cuc, Phan Thanh, Son Lap, Son Lo, Thuong Ha, Xuan Truong.
2. Bao Lam District: Pac Miau Town; Communes: Duc Hanh, Ly Bon, Mong An, Nam Cao, Nam Quang, Quang Lam, Thach Lam, Thai Hoc, Thai Son, Vinh Phong, Vinh Quang, Yen Tho.
3. Ha Lang District: Communes: Co Ngan, Duc Quang, Kim Loan, Ly Quoc, Minh Long, Thi Hoa, Thong Nhat.
4. Ha Quang District: Communes: Cai Vien, Hong Sy, Lung Nam, Noi Thon, Ma Ba, Thuong Thon, Tong Cot.
5. Nguyen Binh District: Communes: Hung Dao, Mai Long.
6. Quang Hoa District: Communes: Be Van Dan, Cach Linh, Dai Son, My Hung.
7. Trung Khanh District: Communes: Cao Thang, Dam Thuy, Dinh Phong, Kham Thanh, Lang Hieu, Ngoc Con, Ngoc Khe, Quang Han, Phong Nam, Tri Phuong.
* Da Nang City
1. Hoang Sa District: The whole district.
* Dak Lak Province
1. Buon Don District: Krong Na Commune.
2. Ea H'Leo District: Communes: Ea Sol, Ea Hiao.
3. Ea Sup District: Communes: Cu KBang, Ea Bung, Ea Le, Ea Rok, Ia Lop, Ya To Mot.
4. Krong Bong District: Communes: Cu Dram, Cu Pui, Yang Mao.
5. Krong Nang District: Dlie Ya Commune.
6. Lak District: Krong No Commune.
* Dak Nong Province
1. Cu Jut District: Communes: Cu Knia, Dak Drong, Dak Wil, Ea Po.
2. Dak Glong District: Communes: Dak Ha, Dak Plao, Dak R'Mang, Dak Som, Quang Hoa, Quang Khe, Quang Son.
3. Dak Mil District: Communes: Dak Gan, Dak Lao, Dak N'Drot, Dak R'La, Dak Sak, Long Son, Thuan An.
4. Dak R' Lap District: Communes: Dak Ru, Dak Sin, Hung Binh, Nhan Dao, Quang Tin.
5. Dak Song District: Duc An Town; Communes: Dak Hoa, Dak Mol, Dak N' Drung, Nam N'Jang, Nam Binh, Thuan Ha, Thuan Hanh.
6. Krong No District: Communes: Buon Choah, Dak Dro, Dak Nang, Dak Sor, Duc Xuyen, Nam N'Dir, Nam Nung, Nam Xuan, Quang Phu, Tan Thanh.
7. Tuy Duc District: Communes: Dak Buk So, Dak Ngo, Quang Tam, Quang Tan, Quang Truc, Dak R'Tih.
* Dien Bien Province
1. Dien Bien District: Communes: He Muong, Muong Loi, Muong Nha, Na Tong, Na U, Nua Ngam, Pa Thom, Phu Luong.
2. Dien Bien Dong District: Town: Dien Bien Dong; Communes: Chieng So, Hang Lia, Keo Lom, Luan Gioi, Muo72ng Luan, Na Son, Nong U, Phi Nhu, Phinh Giang, Pu Hong, Pu Nhi, Tia Dinh, Xa Dung.
3. Muong Cha District: Communes: Hua Ngai, Huoi Mi, Ma Thi Ho, Nam Nen, Pa Ham.
4. Muong Nhe District
Communes: Chung Chai, Huoi Lech, Leng Su Sin, Muong Nhe, Muong Toong, Nam Ke, Nam Vi, Pa Mi, Quang Lam, Sen Thuong, Sin Thau.
5. Nam Po District: Communes: Cha Cang, Cha Nua, Cha To, Na Bung, Na Co Sa, Na Hy, Na Khoa, Nam Chua, Nam Khan, Nam Nhu, Nam Tin, Pa Tan, Phin Ho, Si Pa Phin, Vang Dan.
6. Tua Chua District: Tua Chua Town; Communes: Huoi So, Lao Xa Phinh, Muong Bang, Muong Dun, Sin Chai, Sinh Phinh, Ta Phin, Ta Sin Thanh, Trung Thu, Tua Thang, Xa Nhe.
7. Tuan Giao District: Communes: Muong Khong, Na Say, Phinh Sang, Pu Xi, Rang Dong, Ta Ma, Tenh Phong.
*. Gia Lai Province
1. Chu Prong District: Communes: Ia Mor, Ia Puch.
2. Duc Co District: Communes: Ia Dom, Ia Pnôn, Ia Nan.
3. Ia Grai District: Communes: Ia Chia, Ia O.
4. K Bang District: Communes: Dak Rong, Kon Pne.
5. Kong Chro District: Communes: Dak Ko Ning, So Ro.
* Ha Giang Province:
1. Dong Van District: Pho Bang Town; Dong Van Town.
Communes: Ho Quang Phin, Lung Cu, Lung Phin, Lung Tao, Lung Thau, Ma Le, Pho Cao, Pho La, Sa Phin, Sang Tung, Sinh Lung, Sung La, Sung Trai, Ta Lung, Ta Phin, Thai Phin Tung, Van Chai.
2. Hoang Su Phi District: Vinh Quang Town; Communes: Ban Luoc, Ban May, Ban Nhung, Ban Phung, Chien Pho, Dan Van, Ho Thau, Nam Dich, Nam Khoa, Nam Son, Nam Ty, Nang Don, Ngam Dang Vai, Po Lo, Po Ly Ngai, San Xa Ho, Ta Su Choong, Tan Tien, Thanh Tin, Then Chu Phin, Thong Nguyen, Tu Nhan, Tung San.
3. Meo Vac District: Meo Vac Town; Communes: Can Chu Phin, Giang Chu Phin, Khau Vai, Lung Chinh, Lung Pu, Nam Ban, Niem Son, Niem Tong, Pa Vi, Pai Lung, Son Vi, Sung Mang, Sung Tra, Ta Lung, Tat Nga, Thuong Phung, Xin Cai.
4. Quan Ba District: Tam Son Town; Communes: Can Ty, Cao Ma Po, Dong Ha, Lung Tam, Nghia Thuan, Quan Ba, Quyet Tien, Ta Van, Thai An, Thanh Van, Tung Vai, Bat Dai Son.
5. Vi Xuyen District: Communes: Lao Chai, Minh Tan, Thanh Duc, Thanh Thuy, Xin Chai.
6. Xin Man District: Coc Pai Town; Communes: Ban Diu, Ban Ngo, Che La, Chi Ca, Coc Re, Khuon Lung, Na Chi, Nam Dan, Nan Ma, Nan Xin, Pa Vay Su, Quang Nguyen, Ta Nhiu, Then Phang, Thu Ta, Trung Thinh, Xin Man.
7. Yen Minh District: Yen Minh Town; Communes: Bach Dich, Dong Minh, Du Gia, Du Tien, Duong Thuong, Huu Vinh, Lao Va Chai, Lung Ho, Mau Due, Mau Long, Na Khe, Ngam La, Ngoc Long, Phu Lung, Sung Thai, Sung Trang, Thang Mo.
* Hai Phong City
1. Bach Long Vy District: The whole district.
XI. Khanh Hoa Province: 1. Truong Sa District: The whole district.
* Kien Giang Province
1. Phu Quoc District: Tho Chau Commune.
* Kon Tum Province:
1. Dak Glei District: Communes: Dak Plo, Dak Man, Dak Nhoong, Dak Pek, Dak Choong, Xop, Muong Hoong, Ngoc Linh, Dak Long, Dak Kroong, Dak Mon.
2. Dak Ha district: Communes: Dak Long, Dak Pxi.
3. Dak To District: Communes: Dak Ro Nga, Van Lem.
4. Ia H'Drai District: Communes: Ia Dom, Ia Dal, Ia Toi.
5. Kon Plong District: Mang Den Town; Communes: Hieu, Dak Nen, Dak Ring, Dak Tang, Mang But, Mang Canh, Ngoc Tem, Po E.
6. Kon Ray District: Communes: Dak Koi, Dak Pne, Dak To Lung.
7. Ngoc Hoi District: Communes: Dak Ang, Dak Duc, Dak Kan, Dak Nong, Dak Xu, Po Y, Sa Loong.
8. Sa Thay District: Communes: Ho Moong, Mo Rai, Ro Koi, Sa Son, Ya Ly, Ya Tang, Ya Xier.
9. Tu Mo Rong District: Communes: Dak Sao, Dak Ha, Dak Na, Dak Ro Ong, Dak To Kan, Mang Ri, Ngok Lay, Ngok Yeu, Te Xang, Tu Mo Rong, Van Xuoi.
* Lai Chau Province
1. Muong Te District: Muong Te Town; Communes: Bum Nua, Bum To, Ka Lang, Kan Ho, Mu Ca, Muong Te, Nam Khao, Pa U, Pa Ve Su, Ta Ba, Ta Tong, Thu Lum, Vang San.
2. Nam Nhun District: Nam Nhun Town; Communes: Hua Bum, Le Loi, Muong Mo, Nam Ban, Nam Cha, Nam Hang, Nam Manh, Nam Pi, Pu Dao, Trung Chai.
3. Phong Tho District: Communes: Ban Lang, Dao San, Hoang Then, Huoi Luong, La Nhi Thang, Ma Ly Pho, Mo Si San, Mu Sang, Nam Xe, Pa Vay Su, Si Lo Lau, Sin Suoi Ho, Tong Qua Lin, Vang Ma Chai.
4. Sin Ho District: Sin Ho Town; Communes: Can Co, Chan Nua, Hong Thu, Lang Mo, Lung Thang, Ma Quai, Nam Cha, Nam Cuoi, Nam Han, Nam Ma, Nam Tam, Noong Heo, Pa Khoa, Pa Tan, Phang So Lin, Phin Ho, Pu Sam Cap, Sa De Phin, Ta Ngao, Ta Phin, Tua Sin Chai.
5. Tam Duong District: Communes: Ban Giang, Ho Thau, Khun Ha, Nung Nang, Ta Leng.
6. Tan Uyen District: Communes: Ho Mit, Nam Can, Nam So, Ta Mit.
7. Than Uyen District: Communes: Khoen On, Pha Mu, Ta Gia.
* Lam Dong Province
1. Cat Tien District: Communes: Dong Nai Thuong, Phuoc Cat 2, Tien Hoang.
2. Da Teh District: Communes: An Nhon, Da Lay, Huong Lam, My Duc, Quang Tri, Quoc Oai.
3. Dam Rong District: Communes: Da K'Nang, Da Long, Da Rsal, Da Tong, Da M'Rong, Lieng S'Rong, Phi Lieng, Ro Men.
4. Duc Trong District: Communes: Da Loan, Da Quyn, Ninh Loan, Ta Hine, Ta Nang.
5. Lac Duong District: Communes: Da Chais, Da Nhim, Dung K'No.
* Lang Son Province
1. Cao Loc District: Communes: Cao Lau, Cong Son, Mau Son, Thanh Loa, Xuat Le.
2. Dinh Lap District: Communes: Bac Xa.
3. Loc Binh District: Communes: Mau Son, Tam Gia, Tinh Bac.
4. Trang Dinh District: Communes: Dao Vien, Doan Ket, Khanh Long, Tan Minh, Vinh Tien.
* Lao Cai Province
1. Bac Ha District: Communes: Ban Cai, Ban Lien, Ban Pho, Coc Ly, Hoang Thu Pho, Lung Cai, Lung Phinh, Nam Det, Nam Khanh, Nam Luc, Nam Mon, Ta Cu Ty, Ta Van Chu, Thai Giang Pho.
2. Bao Yen District: Tan Tien Commune.
3. Bat Xat District: Communes: A Lu, A Mu Sung, Ban Xeo, Den Sang, Den Thang, Muong Hum, Nam Chac, Nam Pung, Pa Cheo, Phin Ngan, Sang Ma Sao, Tong Sanh, Trung Leng Ho, Y Ty.
4. Muong Khuong District: Communes: Ban Lau, Ban Sen, Cao Son, Din Chin, La Pan Tan, Lung Khau Nhin, Lung Vai, Nam Chay, Nam Lu, Pha Long, Ta Gia Khau, Ta Ngai Cho, Ta Thang, Thanh Binh, Tung Chung Pho.
5. Sa Pa Town: Communes: Ban Ho, Hoang Lien, Lien Minh, Ngu Chi Son, Ta Phin, Ta Van.
6. Simacai District: Simacai Town; Communes: Ban Me, Can Cau, Lung Than, Nan San, Nan Sin, Quan Ho Than, San Chai, Sin Cheng, Thao Chu Phin.
7. Van Ban District: Communes: Nam Xay, Nam Xe.
* Nghe An Province:
1. Ky Son District: Communes: Bac Ly, Bao Nam, Bao Thang, Chieu Luu, Doc May, Huoi Tu, Huu Kiem, Huu Lap, Keng Du, Muong Ai, Muong Long, Muong Tip, My Ly, Na Loi, Nam Can, Nam Can, Na Ngoi, Pha Danh, Ta Ca, Tay Son.
2. Que Phong District: Communes: Cam Muon, Chau Thon, Dong Van, Hanh Dich, Nam Giai, Nam Nhoong, Quang Phong, Thong Thu, Tien Phong, Tri Le.
3. Tuong Duong District: Communes: Huu Khuong, Mai Son, Nga My, Nhon Mai, Tam Hop, Tam Quang, Xieng My.
* Quang Binh Province
1. Bo Trach District: Thuong Trach Commune.
2. Le Thuy District: Ho - Vit Thu Lu Village (in Kim Thuy Commune)
3. Minh Hoa District: Communes: Dan Hoa, Hoa Phuc, Hoa Son, Thuong Hoa, Trong Hoa.
4. Quang Ninh District: Truong Son Commune.
5. Tuyen Hoa District: Lam Hoa Commune.
* Quang Nam Province
1. Bac Tra My District: Communes: Tra Bui, Tra Giac, Tra Giap, Tra Ka.
2. Nam Giang District: Communes: Cha Val, Cho Chun, Dac Pre, Dac Pring, Dac Toi, La Dee, La Ee, Zuoich, Ta Po.
3. Nam Tra My District: Communes: Tra Cang, Tra Don, Tra Don, Tra Leng, Tra Linh, Tra Mai, Tra Nam, Tra Tap, Tra Van, Tra Vinh.
4. Phuoc Son District: Communes: Phuoc Chanh, Phuoc Cong, Phuoc Duc, Phuoc Kim, Phuoc Loc, Phuoc My, Phuoc Nang, Phuoc Thanh.
5. Tay Giang District: Communes: A Nong, A Tieng, A Xan, Bha Leê, Ch'om, Ga Ri, Lang, Tr'Hy
* Quang Ngai Province
1. Ly Son District: The whole district.
* Quang Ninh Province
1. Binh Lieu District: Communes: Dong Van, Hoanh Mo.
2. Co To District: Co To Town; Communes: Dong Tien, Thanh Lan.
3. Hai Ha District: Communes: Quang Duc, Quang Son.
4. Thanh Nien Island Lighthouse Station (Black Wolf Island)
* Quang Tri Province
1. Dakrong District: Communes: A Ngo, A Vao, Ba Nang, Ta Long.
2. Huong Hoa District: Communes: A Doi, Lia, Ba Tang, Huc, Huong Lap, Huong Linh, Huong Loc, Huong Phung, Huong Son, Huong Viet, Thanh, Thuan, Xy.
3. Con Co Island District
* Son La Province
1. Bac Yen District: Communes: Chim Van, Chieng Sai, Hang Chu, Hang Dong, Hong Ngai, Hua Nhan, Lang Cheu, Muong Khoa, Pac Nga, Phieng Con, Song Pe, Ta Khoa, Ta Xua, Xim Vang.
2. Muong La District: Communes: Chieng An, Chieng Cong, Chieng Lao, Chieng Muon, Hua Trai, Nam Gion, Ngoc Chien.
3. Phu Yen District: Communes: Kim Bon, Sap Xa, Suoi Bau, Suoi To.
4. Quynh Nhai District: Communes: Ca Nang, Chieng Khay, Nam Et.
5. Song Ma District: Communes: Bo Sinh, Chieng En, Chieng Phung, Dua Mon, Muong Cai, Muo72ng Sai, Pu Pau.
6. Sop Cop District: Communes: Dom Cang, Muong Lan, Muong Leo, Muong Va, Nam Lanh, Pung Banh, Sam Kha.
7. Thuan Chau District: Communes: Co Ma, Co Tong, Long He, Muong Bam, Pa Long.
* Thanh Hoa Province
1. Muong Lat District: Communes: Muong Chanh, Nhi Son, Pu Nhi, Quang Chieu, Tam Chung, Trung Ly.
* Thua Thien Hue Province
1. A Luoi District: A Luoi Town; Communes: A Ngo, A Roang, Dong Son, Hong Bac, Hong Kim, Hong Thai, Hong Thuong, Hong Thuy, Hong Van, Huong Phong, Lam Dot, Quang Nham, Phu Vinh, Son Thuy, Trung Son.
* Yen Bai Province
1. Mu Cang Cai District: Mu Cang Chai Town; Communes: Cao Pha, Che Cu Nha, Che Tao, De Xu Phinh, Ho Bon, Khao Mang, Kim Noi, La Pan Tan, Lao Chai, Mo De, Nam Co, Nam Khat, Pung Luong.
2. Tram Tau District: Tram Tau Town; Communes: Ban Cong, Ban Mu, Hat Luu, Lang Nhi, Pa Hu, Pa Lau, Phinh Ho, Ta Si Lang, Tram Tau, Tuc Dan, Xa Ho.
* Other production and administrative units
1. DK1 platform