I have just had a job offer from an international school in Hoi An Vietnam - but then the HR person apparently said no visa for me since I am 61. Vietnam does have age guidelines - but I have a 63 year old friend who was hired in Hanoi.
Any advice? How could I contact the HR people?
vietnam age limit
Re: vietnam age limit
Vietnam does have an age limit of 60 for women and 65 for men for the FIRST work permit. If you have a work permit before those ages you can continue to have the work permit renewed beyond those thresholds. Schools are primarily responsible for enforcing this policy during the hiring process. Some schools are more vigilant than others. I don't think it's impossible that someone over the age limit could manage to get a work permit, but it most likely wouldn't be completely above board. The hazard for a new hire is that you would only know if the work permit would be approved after you arrived in country with all the paperwork. Quite a chance to take in my opinion.
Good luck! Vietnam IS a wonderful place to work.
Good luck! Vietnam IS a wonderful place to work.