The term of a work permit is granted according to the term of one of the following cases but no more than 02 years: 1. The term of the labor contract is expected to be signed. 2. The term of the foreign party to send the foreign worker to work in Vietnam. 3. Term of contract or agreement signed between Vietnamese and foreign partners. 4. The term of a contract or service provision agreement signed between a Vietnamese and foreign partner. 5. The time limit stated in the service supplier's document appointing the foreign worker to enter Vietnam to negotiate on service provision. 6. The term has been determined in the operation license of the agency, organization or enterprise. 7. The time limit in the service provider's written appointment of sending the foreign worker to Vietnam to establish the commercial presence of the service supplier. 8. The time limit in the document proving that the foreign worker is allowed to participate in the activities of a foreign enterprise has established a commercial presence in Vietnam. The time limit for certifying that the foreign worker is not eligible for a work permit is 02 years and the time limit mentioned above.