TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR FOREIGNERS IN VIETNAM

In accordance with the law on management of immigration and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, foreigners want to reside with definite term in Vietnam are required to obtain the temporary residence cards. This temporary residence card is valid to replace (visa). Therefore foreigners residing in Vietnam need to carry out the procedure to be granted this temporary residence Card.

I. The following foreigners must apply for temporary residence Card in Vietnam:

  1. Foreign investors in Vietnam and foreign lawyers practicing in Vietnam.

  2. Head of the representative office, the project of international organizations, non-governmental organizations in Vietnam.

  3. Head of representative offices and branches of foreign traders, organizations and representative offices of economic, cultural and other professional organizations of foreign countries in Vietnam.

  4. Employees working for foreign non-governmental organizations, representative offices and branches of foreign traders, organizations and representative offices of economic, cultural and other professional organizations of foreign countries in Vietnam.

  5. Others subject to regulations of law.

II. Dossiers of application for temporary residence card include:

  1. A written request of agencies, organizations and individuals proceeding the invitation, underwriting;

  2. The declaration to request temporary residence card with photo;

  3. A copy of the certificate of business registration or papers of equivalent value;

  4. A copy of the registration certificate of seals;

  5. A copy of tax registration certificate;

  6. A copy of the work permit (if any);

  7. 04 photos 3 × 4 cm,

  8. 01 copies of passports, valid visas, immigration bill;

  9. A copy of the Certificate of temporary residence confirmed by ward public security.

  10. Copy of documents for proof of application for temporary residence: depending on the specific case must provide a notarized copy of the registration certificate of marriage; Birth certificate; Documents proving family relationships,...

III. Time for issuing the temporary residence card:

Within 05 working days from the date of receipt of complete dossiers.

IV. Agency issuing the temporary residence card:

Immigration authorities where the organization, agency in invitation has the office or where individual inviting, sponsoring has residents;

V. Consulting services for issuance of temporary residence card for foreigners in Vietnam:

LVT Lawyers with a team of lawyers with many years of experience of legal advice on the procedures for issuance of work permits for foreigners in Vietnam. Along with the enthusiasm and dedicated work, we assure we always put the interests of clients at the top to fit the motto "Our services, your success". LVT Lawyers provide legal advisory services on the procedures for issuance of work permits for foreigners in Vietnam as follows:

  • Consulting on the conditions prescribed by law for foreigners applying for temporary residence cards in Vietnam;

  • Consulting on procedures and dossiers of application for temporary residence cards in Vietnam;

  • Drafting dossiers of application for temporary residence cards in Vietnam;

  • Supporting clients in implementation of certified true copies, authenticated copies, consular legalization, translation of dossier for temporary residence Cards in Vietnam;

  • Representing clients to apply for temporary residence cards in Vietnam;

  • Receiving temporary residence cards in Vietnam;

  • Consulting on other issues relating to foreigners applying for temporary residence cards in Vietnam;