Can foreign workers who terminate their contracts receive one-time social insurance?

(Chinhphu.vn) - Mr. Nguyen Hung Xuan (Ninh Binh) asked, if a foreigner has worked for 5 years and paid social insurance in Vietnam, after the termination of the labor contract, will he/she be entitled to a one-time allowance? If so, what documents are required?

Regarding this issue, Vietnam Social Security responds as follows:

Point d, Clause 6, Article 9 of Decree No. 143/2018/ND-CP dated October 15, 2018 of the Government detailing the Law on Social Insurance and the Law on Occupational Safety and Hygiene on compulsory social insurance for foreign employees working in Vietnam stipulates: Foreign employees working in Vietnam who are subject to compulsory social insurance and have a request are entitled to receive one-time social insurance when their labor contract is terminated or their work permit, practice certificate, or practice license expires without being renewed.

The dossier for receiving one-time social insurance benefits is stipulated in Article 109 of the Social Insurance Law 2014, including:

- Social insurance book;

- Application for one-time social insurance benefit (Form No. 14-HSB attached to Decision No. 686/QD-BHXH dated May 29, 2024 of Vietnam Social Security).

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