Maternity and paternity benefits in Vietnam
Maternity benefits are paid by Vietnam Social Security, not by the employer. The current rules come from the Social Insurance Law No. 41/2024/QH15, in force since 1 July 2025.
1. Eligibility
A mother must have paid compulsory social insurance for at least 6 months in the 12 months before the birth to receive maternity pay. The same 6-month condition applies to a father claiming the one-off allowance when the mother is not insured.
2. Benefits for mothers
- Leave: 6 months, plus 1 month for each additional baby in a multiple birth.
- Monthly pay: 100% of the average insured salary of the 6 months before the birth.
- One-off allowance: 2 × base salary = 5,060,000 ₫ per child.
3. Benefits for fathers
- Paternity leave: 5 working days (natural birth), 7 days (C-section or under 32 weeks), 10 days (twins), 14 days (twins by C-section).
- Pay: (Average insured salary ÷ 24) × number of leave days.
- One-off allowance: 5,060,000 ₫ per child if the mother does not pay social insurance.
Frequently asked questions
How long is maternity leave in Vietnam?
Mothers get 6 months of maternity leave for one baby. For twins or more, they get 1 extra month for each child from the second onwards.
How much maternity pay will I receive?
100% of your average salary used for social insurance contributions over the 6 months before the birth, for each month of leave, plus a one-off allowance of 2 times the base salary (5,060,000 ₫ per child for births from 1 July 2026).
Do fathers get paternity leave in Vietnam?
Yes. Fathers who pay social insurance get 5 working days for a normal birth, 7 days for a C-section or a birth before 32 weeks, 10 days for twins and 14 days for twins delivered by C-section, paid by social insurance.
Are foreign employees entitled to maternity benefits?
Foreign employees with a work permit and a labour contract of 12 months or more must join compulsory social insurance, so they can receive maternity benefits if they meet the contribution conditions.