PROCEDURES FOR CLAIMING A LUMP-SUM SOCIAL INSURANCE ALLOWANCE FOR FOREIGN EMPLOYEES

Many foreign employees, upon completing their employment in Vietnam, still wonder whether they can claim their social insurance contributions and how to proceed—especially after leaving Vietnam. 

To provide you with a clearer and more practical understanding, DEDICA shares a summary of the procedures for claiming a lump-sum social insurance allowance, including: 

Step-by-step process to claim the lump-sum allowance 
Lawful authorization methods if you are unable to return to Vietnam 
Required documents and key considerations 
Estimated processing timeline 

In addition to providing information, DEDICA also offers a full-service package to assist clients with the procedures for claiming their lump-sum social insurance, including: 

Drafting and guiding the execution of authorization documents 
Representing clients before social insurance authorities 
Monitoring and handling the entire process until results are received 

If you need assistance or have an urgent matter, please feel free to contact our legal team directly. 

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