Shipyard welding
Hai Phong and Quang Ninh are a welding heartland, with experience on hulls, tanks and structures. Welding coupons with VT assessment are done before the candidate departs.
Recruitment from VietnamWorkers from Vietnam for jobs in Ukraine.
Recruitment and relocation
Shipyards in Hai Phong, electronics plants in Bac Ninh, processing in the Mekong Delta. Vietnam is a global manufacturing hub and the lowest-turnover origin we work with. We run the whole process: sourcing, verification stage, verification and approval process, partner registration, relocation arrangements and relocation.
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Vietnam · South-East Asia
Workers from Vietnam – an origin for precision and heavy industry
For two decades Vietnam has been a factory to the world: electronics, garments, footwear, furniture, seafood processing and shipbuilding. Candidates come from plants exporting to the European Union, Japan and Korea, so they know quality standards, process control and large-scale shift work.
Two profiles define this origin. The first is welding and structural work: shipyards in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh have trained welders to international standards for years. The second is precision assembly and electronics, where candidates from Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen bring exceptional manual dexterity and patience with repetitive operations.
Formally Vietnam requires the full path: verification stage, verification and approval process, registration of the contract with our licensed sending partner and a relocation arrangements in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. The partner registration stage is specific to this origin. It lengthens the process but removes the risk of the candidate arriving in debt to informal brokers.
- Sourcing and verification
- Verification stage and client approval
- partner registration through a licensed partner
- Relocation arrangements
1–3
months from contract to first day at work
100m
population – a very deep labour market
ISO
welders prepared for EN ISO 9606-1
100%
legal employment and residence
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Why companies choose workers from Vietnam
Precision and electronics
Candidates from Samsung plants and their suppliers in Bac Ninh know SMD assembly, visual inspection and cleanroom work. The highest manual precision in South-East Asia.
The lowest turnover
Vietnamese workers arrive with a specific financial goal and a multi-year plan. Mid-contract departures are rare, which makes this the most stable origin in our portfolio.
Factory work culture
Discipline, punctuality and respect for hierarchy. Output standards and quality procedures need no explanation, because candidates already know them from their home plants.
Community in Ukraine
The Vietnamese community is one of the oldest and largest Asian communities in Ukraine. Adaptation is faster: familiar food, community support and interpreters on the ground.
English among technicians
Technicians and crew leaders from export plants communicate in English, which lets you build a team around a leader who translates instructions for the rest of the crew.
Qualifications
How we verify candidates from Vietnam
Vietnamese vocational education is closely tied to export manufacturing. The candidate profile includes a scanned diploma, certificates, employment history at named plants, an English assessment and, for welders, welding coupon documentation.
Welding certificates
Qualifications from shipyards and structural fabricators, specifying process, position and material. Before departure we arrange welding coupons with visual assessment, and complete the EN ISO 9606-1 examination in Ukraine.
Vocational college diplomas
Vietnamese technical colleges train machine operators, electricians, mechanics and electronics technicians. Programmes include plant placements, so graduates arrive with real shop-floor hours.
Industrial employment history
We verify work at named employers: shipyards, electronics plants, seafood processing facilities, garment factories and furniture manufacturers producing for export.
Previous overseas contracts
Many candidates previously worked in Japan, South Korea or Taiwan. That means familiarity with quality regimes, discipline and life away from family.
Where we recruit in Vietnam
The region of origin translates directly into the candidate's professional profile.
Hai Phong and Quang Ninh
Shipbuilding and heavy industry. The main source of welders, structural fitters and metalworkers.
Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen
The electronics and precision assembly belt. Line operators, SMD technicians and quality controllers. The coordinator network are also based here.
Nghe An and Ha Tinh
Regions with the highest readiness for overseas work. Construction, production and warehouse workers with contract experience across Asia.
Mekong Delta and Can Tho
Seafood and food processing. Candidates experienced in filleting, packing and cold store work.
Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong
Furniture, garments, logistics and light industry. The our local partner network and the best flight connections.
Recruitment and document verification
From contract to legal employment – one deployment plan
We run the process in five stages: call, quote and contract; sourcing and screening in Vietnam; verification stage and verification and approval process; partner registration and relocation arrangements; relocation and onboarding. Every stage has a clear deadline and a complete document set.
1–3 months
from contract to first day at work
5 stages
one coordinator runs the whole process
100%
compliance with our verification standards
Етапи процесу
Needs analysis, role profile, quote and schedule. Once the contract is signed we begin sourcing.
- 01
Call and needs analysis
Week 1We agree the scope of duties, required qualifications, pay and accommodation standard.
- 02
Quote and schedule
Week 1–2We present the full budget, stage deadlines and planned arrival batches.
- 03
Contract and job description
Week 2Contract signature and approval of the job description in Vietnamese and English – a document partner registration also requires.
Sourcing and verification in Hai Phong, Hanoi, Nghe An and Ho Chi Minh City – qualifications, factory experience, language.
- 01
Candidate screening
Week 2–6The local partner sources candidates and verifies certificates, employment history and references from industrial plants.
- 02
Shortlist and welding coupons
Week 5–8We present a documented shortlist. For welders we arrange coupons with VT assessment and video calls with your welding engineer.
The client approval where required, plus the verification and approval process application at the relevant office.
- 01
Verification stage
Week 3–7Submission of the vacancy to the verification stage and the client approval where the role requires it.
- 02
Verification and approval
Week 6–15Application at the relevant office; a decision usually takes 30 to 60 days depending on the region.
Contract registration by a licensed partner, full document set and the relocation application in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
- 01
Contract registration with partner registration
Week 12–17A licensed partner registers the contract and employment terms with our licensed sending partner.
- 02
Medicals, documents and travel documents
Week 15–23Medical checks, insurance, the full document set and the relocation application in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Flight, airport transfer, accommodation, bank account and on-the-job onboarding.
- 01
Tickets and transfer
Week 20–26Flight booking from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, airport transfer and group pick-up by the coordinator.
- 02
Accommodation and registration
First weekHousing that meets sanitary requirements, residence registration and a bank account and opening a bank account.
- 03
Safety training and onboarding
First weekHealth and safety training with Vietnamese translation, workstation instructions, a team buddy and supervised first days.
- 04
Support and 90-day review
Month 1–3Ongoing contact with the coordinator, support with residence matters and a review of the cooperation after three months.
Типовий графік
Від договору до першого робочого дня – зазвичай 1–3 місяців
Week 1–2
Call, quote and contract
01Week 2–8
Sourcing and screening in Vietnam
02Week 3–15
Verification and client approval
03Week 12–23
partner registration, medicals and relocation arrangements
04Week 20–26
Arrival and first day at work
05Витрати на працевлаштування
З чого складається бюджет
Administrative and verification fees
EmployerThe Final document verification and administrative costs
Processing and service fees
Employer / agencyThe processing fee for the relocation arrangements and handling in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
partner registration handling and documents
Employer / agencyContract registration by a licensed partner, sworn translations of diplomas and employment certificates, medicals and insurance.
Flights and relocation
EmployerAir ticket from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, transfer, initial accommodation and a starter kit.
Welding coupons and examinations
Employer / agencyFor welders and operators: VT assessment before departure and the EN ISO 9606-1 examination in Ukraine where the process requires it.
Agency fee
EmployerSourcing, handling of the administrative and processing procedure and coordinator support after arrival.
We do not quote a single price per worker – the budget depends on the role, headcount and region. It always consists of the same items, so agency offers can be compared without hidden costs. For Vietnam two things drive the schedule most: partner registration contract registration and coordination slot availability in Hanoi. We factor both into the quote from day one.
Готові розпочати
Графік і бюджет ще до рішення.
- Кошторис без прихованих статей
- Реальний термін прибуття
- Один координатор процесу
Industries
Where workers from Vietnam perform best
Vietnam is an industrial origin with two strong pillars: heavy shipyard welding and precision electronics assembly. Below are the industries where this origin delivers the best results.
Welding and steel structures
Welders from the shipyards of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, experienced on hulls, tanks and pipework. Welding coupons with VT assessment before departure.
- MAG welder
- TIG welder
- Structural steel fitter
- Metalworker
- Pipe fitter
Electronics and precision assembly
Candidates from electronics plants in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen: SMD assembly, visual inspection, gloved work and cleanroom conditions. The highest manual precision in the region.
- SMD line operator
- Component assembler
- Quality controller
- Electronics technician
- Machine operator
Industrial manufacturing
Machine operators, maintenance mechanics and line workers used to output standards and shift work in large export plants.
- CNC operator
- Machine operator
- Maintenance mechanic
- Production worker
- Production warehouse operative
Food and seafood processing
The Mekong Delta is a global seafood processing hub. Filleting, portioning, packing and cold store work with no ramp-up period.
- Fish processing worker
- Butchery operative
- Packer
- Cold store worker
- Packing line operator
Construction and installations
Candidates from Nghe An and Ha Tinh with contract experience in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. They know large sites and tight schedules.
- Construction worker
- Steel fixer
- Installation fitter
- Site electrician
- Construction helper
Furniture, garments and logistics
Binh Duong and Ho Chi Minh City are a hub for furniture and clothing exported to the EU. Joiners, machinists and warehouse staff with series production experience.
- Joiner
- Woodworking machine operator
- Sewing machinist
- Upholsterer
- Warehouse operative
If the shortest lead time is your priority, Georgia will be faster. We use Vietnam where precision, discipline and a long, stable contract matter most.
Roles
Roles we recruit for in Vietnam
The strongest side of this origin is welding trades and roles requiring manual precision. For welders we arrange welding coupons and calls with your welding engineer before any decision.
- MAG welder
- TIG welder
- Structural steel fitter
- Pipe fitter
- SMD line operator
- Electronics technician
- CNC operator
- Maintenance mechanic
- Fish processing worker
- Joiner
- Sewing machinist
- Production worker
Need a faster process? See also workers from the Philippines, workers from Indonesia or workers from Georgia.
Vietnam compared with other recruitment origins
A comparison of typical differences in process and candidate profile.
| Criterion | Vietnam | Other origins |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate profile | Shipyard welding, electronics, precision | More often light manufacturing and entry-level roles |
| Turnover | Very low – multi-year contracts | Higher, especially on relocation arrangements-free origins |
| Legal basis | Verification and approval process, partner registration and relocation arrangements | PUP declaration (Georgia) or the type A route only |
| Process time | 1 to 3 months | 3 to 6 weeks (Georgia) or 1 to 3 months (Philippines) |
| Language | Vietnamese, English among technicians | English (Philippines) or Russian (Central Asia) |
Cultural integration
Challenges and proven solutions
Vietnamese teams settle in very smoothly, provided communication and a few organisational matters are set up at the start. Below are four issues that in practice decide whether the first year runs without turnover.
Language barrier on the shop floor
Vietnamese has nothing in common with Ukrainian, and English can be limited. The fix is simple: an English-speaking crew leader, workstation instructions in Vietnamese and pictograms at the machines.
Food and meals
Rice, vegetables and soups are dietary staples. Access to a kitchen in the accommodation and an Asian grocery nearby genuinely affect team wellbeing – and both are easy to find in Ukraine.
Residence and banking formalities
Registration, opening a bank account and settling in fill the first weeks. The coordinator handles appointments and support throughout.
Climate and the first weeks
Candidates from southern Vietnam have never experienced sub-zero temperatures. A winter clothing pack on arrival and scheduling arrivals outside the coldest weeks measurably reduce drop-outs.
FAQFrequently asked
Frequently asked
questions
Short answers to questions about recruiting workers from Vietnam.
First candidates in as little as 72h Full contract support
Yes. We handle the full process on the employer's behalf: sourcing, document and qualification verification, contract preparation, relocation and onboarding.
Realistically 1 to 3 months from contract signature to the first day at work. The verification stage and verification and approval process usually take 6 to 10 weeks, partner registration and document preparation another 4 to 6 weeks, and the relocation procedure 6 to 10 weeks. processing slots in Hanoi can be distant, so we book them in advance.
The recruitment path in Vietnam includes registration by a licensed sending partner. The contract and employment terms must be registered by a licensed sending partner. It is an extra stage that other origins do not have, but it also guarantees the candidate leaves legally and free of debt to informal brokers.
In most cases yes, and the relevant authority issues a statement confirming that local recruitment was not possible. Exemptions apply to occupations on the regional shortage list, which often includes welders and machine operators. We check this at the very start because it drives the schedule.
Vietnamese is the native language. English is workable among technicians and staff from electronics plants, weaker among production workers. For larger groups the standard solution is an English-speaking crew leader plus workstation instructions translated into Vietnamese.
Vietnam is one of Asia's strongest welding markets, with shipyards in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh working to international standards. We verify certificates on paper, arrange welding coupons with VT assessment before departure, and complete the EN ISO 9606-1 examination after arrival in Ukraine.
Welding and shipbuilding, electronics and precision assembly, industrial manufacturing, food and seafood processing, furniture and garment production. Vietnam is a global manufacturing hub, so candidates already work to quality regimes and output standards.
This is the lowest-turnover origin in our portfolio. Candidates are disciplined, punctual and focused on a long contract, usually with a financial goal for their family. They value clear hierarchy, concrete instructions and a stable roster, and treat overtime as an advantage of the offer.
Yes. Vietnamese people form one of the largest and oldest Asian communities in Ukraine, present for decades. That makes adaptation genuinely easier: available food products, community support and interpreters in larger cities.
Accommodation provided by the employer or the agency is the standard. We arrange flights from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, airport transfer, housing that meets sanitary requirements, registration of residence, a and a bank account.
Contracts are typically arranged for multi-year cooperation, with the coordinator tracking renewal and continuity so employment is never interrupted.
The budget consists of administrative and verification fees, processing and service fees, partner registration handling and translations, flights and relocation, onboarding after arrival and the agency fee. We prepare the quote for a specific role and headcount, with no hidden items.
Origin: VietnamHire workers from Vietnam.
We start with a call about your needs, a quote and a contract. Only then do we launch sourcing, the verification stage, the verification and approval process, partner registration and the relocation arrangements.
- 1Call and needs analysis
- 2Quote, schedule and contract
- 3Sourcing and verification
- 4partner registration, Relocation, arrival and onboarding
Realistic time from contract to first day at work: 1 to 3 months.
