Health check to apply for a work permit: What should be examined?

The article was professionally consulted with Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Nhat - Infectious Diseases Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Health check to apply for a work permit is a mandatory requirement when foreigners work in Vietnam or Vietnamese go to work, study or settle abroad. So what do you need to check to get a work permit?

According to the provisions of Circular 14/2013/TT-BYT of the Ministry of Health on Guidelines for medical examination, in cases of medical examination with foreign elements such as: medical examination to apply for a work permit for foreigners. In addition to the contents of general health examination as prescribed, such as:
Physical examination: including height measurement, Weight, BMI calculation, pulse measurement, blood pressure measurement... psychiatry), surgical examination, obstetrics and gynecology (for women), eye examination, ear, nose and throat examination, dental examination, facial examination, dermatology examination. Paraclinical examination includes blood count test, blood biochemistry, urinalysis, X-ray,... Contents of physical examination that need to be performed additional paraclinical techniques include:
General analysis peripheral blood cells, urea, creatinine, GOT, GPT, Glucose Check for malaria parasites in the blood Syphilis serology test HIV test ; HBsAg test; Straight chest x-ray; Abdominal ultrasound. ECG

The medical examination process to apply for a work permit with foreign elements includes:
The medical examiner submits a medical examination dossier at a medical facility. After receiving the dossier, the staff of the medical facility will compare the photos in the medical examination file with the person who comes for examination. After the comparison, the staff of the medical facility will stamp the border on the photo pasted on the file. Check and compare the identity card or passport for the guardian of the person receiving the medical examination (in case the health examiner has limited personnel behavior). Medical staff guide the medical examination process for visitors and guardians. Health examination establishments shall carry out general health examinations according to the procedures promulgated by the Ministry of Health.

According to the regulations, in the case of medical examination to apply for a work permit for foreigners in Vietnam or medical examination for Vietnamese to apply for a work permit abroad, the person performing the clinical examination, concluding that the health status must be a specialist doctor I, specialist doctor II or a master of medicine or higher, with a medical examination and treatment practice certificate suitable to the specialty assigned to the examination. When the doctor and the medical examiner are not fluent in the same language, an interpreter is required. Interpreters must have a certificate of translation qualifications in medical examination and treatment in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment. A medical examination and treatment establishment is entitled to a health examination and is granted a work permit when it fully meets the conditions on human resources, facilities, equipment and is licensed by the management agency. The health certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of signing the health conclusion. For the health certificate to apply for a work permit abroad, the value of the health certificate is according to the regulations of the country where the Vietnamese worker comes to work. Health examination to apply for a work permit is a mandatory condition for foreigners to work and study in Vietnam and for Vietnamese to carry out procedures for work, settlement and study abroad. In addition to the meaning of responsibility to perform, a general health check-up plays an important role, helping to assess the health status of employees so that employees can choose jobs that are suitable for their health. Depending on the state of health, workers will arrange suitable jobs for high productivity.
Understanding the need for a general health check-up to prepare documents to study/work abroad, Vinmec International General Hospital is currently implementing a general health check-up package Work permit. for customers who have medical examination needs with foreign elements such as:
Customers are foreigners. Customers are Vietnamese residing abroad Customers are Vietnamese people working under contracts abroad. The customer is Vietnamese going to study abroad.

Health checkup package is designed specifically for men and women with full examination contents as prescribed. In particular, when implementing the Work permit-issuing general health check-up package, customers will save up to 50% compared to using the individual service. With outstanding facilities, high-quality human resources who are experts, leading doctors, luxurious and modern medical examination space, enthusiastic and attentive medical staff, medical examination at the hospital. Vinmec will bring customers peace of mind and highest satisfaction.