Vietnam issues new decrees on residency, labor, and real estate penalties

The Vietnamese government has issued several new decrees establishing strict administrative penalties across various sectors including residency management, real estate, and labor.

Under Decree 347/2026/ND-CP, accommodation providers, medical facilities, and collective housing that fail to report guest stays will face fines ranging from 2 million to 12 million VND, depending on the number of unreported individuals. The decree also introduces penalties for operating drones outside of permitted time, location, or coordinates.

In the real estate sector, Decree 339/2026/ND-CP targets mismanagement in high-rise buildings. Developers may be fined between 160 million and 200 million VND for illegal sale or rental of parking spaces or for mismanagement of common maintenance funds, such as incorrect calculations or lack of transparency regarding bank accounts.

Regarding labor rights, Decree 283/2026/ND-CP introduces penalties for employers who fail to pay wages on time, fail to pay overtime or night shift wages, or do not publicly disclose salary scales and bonus regulations. Fines for wage-related violations and failure to follow labor contract agreements can reach up to 100 million VND.