According to provisions of the Decree no.86/2018/ND-CP, there are different sequences of permission for each type of foreign-invested educational institution.

For short-term training institutions:
- Issuance of investment registration certificate
- Granting Decision on permission for educational activities
For foreign diplomatic missions and intergovernmental international organizations licensed to operate in Vietnam to establish preschools and high school education institutions:
- Granting Decision to allow establishment
- Granting Decision on permission for educational activities
For preschools, high school, university education institutions and branch of university education institutions:
- Issuance of investment registration certificate
- Granting Decision to allow establishment
- Granting Decision on permission for educational activities
