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HOW IS A WORK PERMIT MEDICAL EXAM DIFFERENT FROM A GENERAL HEALTH CHECK?

HOW IS A WORK PERMIT MEDICAL EXAM DIFFERENT FROM A GENERAL HEALTH CHECK?

05/01/2026

In the context of global integration and the growing demand for working and living in an international environment, a Work Permit medical examination is a mandatory requirement for foreign employees working in Vietnam.

This examination helps foreign workers complete the required medical documentation in accordance with Circular No. 32/2023/TT-BYT, meeting the requirements of competent authorities when applying for a Work Permit in Vietnam, while also ensuring that their health status is suitable for studying, working, and living in a new environment.

Having accompanied thousands of patients on their journey toward comprehensive healthcare, the Work Permit Health Check Package at American International Hospital (AIH) is designed in full compliance with current regulations, featuring a scientific examination process and fast, complete result delivery.

WORK PERMIT MEDICAL EXAMINATION LIST AT AIH:

Initial assessment

  • Vital signs measurement (blood pressure, pulse)

  • Body measurements (height, weight)

  • Medical history declaration

Specialist examinations & consultation

  • General Internal Medicine examination

  • General Surgery examination

  • Gynecological examination (for female patients)

  • Dermatology examination

  • Ear – Nose – Throat examination

  • Dental examination

  • Ophthalmology examination

Diagnostic imaging

  • Chest X-ray (heart and lungs)

Laboratory tests

  • Complete Blood Count (22 parameters)

  • Urinalysis (10 parameters)

  • ALT (GPT) activity

  • AST (GOT) activity

  • Blood urea level

  • Creatinine level

  • Fasting blood glucose

Functional tests

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG)

So how is a Work Permit medical examination different from a general health check?

A Work Permit medical examination is not merely an administrative procedure to complete a work permit application. Through the examination process, you have the opportunity to:

  • Gain a clearer understanding of your current health status

  • Detect early risk factors that may affect your long-term work capacity

  • Proactively develop plans for disease prevention, treatment, and healthy lifestyle adjustments

However, it is important to note that the Work Permit Health Check Package is designed in strict compliance with the Regulations on Eligible Subjects for Health Examinations, effective from 01/01/2024, applicable to cases involving foreign elements. Therefore, this package only fulfills mandatory legal requirements and does not fully replace in-depth health check packages or specialized disease screening programs. 

At American International Hospital (AIH), in addition to the Work Permit Health Check Package, a wide range of Comprehensive Health Check & Specialized Screening Packages are available, tailored to clients’ age, gender, and individual needs: 

  • General Health Check Packages: Standard – Advanced – Comprehensive – VIP – Premier

  • General Cancer Screening / Lung Cancer Screening

  • Stroke Screening

  • Ear – Nose – Throat Screening

  • Kidney Stone & Urinary Tract Screening

  • Gastrointestinal Disease Screening

  • Gynecological Disease Screening

  • Weight Management & Weight Loss Screening

  • Micronutrient Screening

  • Pediatric Health Check Packages

For consultation and assistance in choosing the most suitable package, please contact our Hotline: (028) 3910 9999 or inbox http://m.me/aih.com.vn

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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (AIH):
☎ Hotline: 1900 3399 || (028) 3910 9999​
🌏 Website: www.aih.com.vn
📍Address: (Entrance from 199 Nguyen Hoang Street) No.6, Bac Nam 3 Street, Binh Trung Ward, Ho Chi Minh
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