Regulations on Vietnam temporary residence card for foreigner

Detailed regulations regarding the temporary residence card for foreigners, such as the issuance conditions, validity period, and benefits of the temporary residence card, will be shared by Anpha in this article.

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Regulations and conditions for issuing temporary residence cards to foreigners
Duration of Vietnam temporary residence cards for foreigners
Benefits of holding a temporary residence card for foreigners
Frequently asked questions about Vietnam temporary residence cards

A temporary residence card (TRC) is one of the official documents issued by the immigration authority or a competent agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, allowing foreigners to reside in Vietnam for a fixed period.

Regulations and conditions for issuing temporary residence cards to foreigners

1. Conditions for issuing Vietnam temporary residence cards

Foreigners who have legally entered Vietnam and meet the following conditions may be considered for the issuance of a temporary residence card:

The foreigner's passport must be valid for at least 13 more months;
The foreigner must have entered Vietnam with a visa bearing one of the following codes: ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3, LV1, LV2, LĐ1, LĐ2, NN1, NN2, LS, DH, PV1, TT, or NG3;
The individual must have registered their temporary residence with the local ward/commune police as required by law;
There must be a person or organization in Vietnam that acts as the inviter or guarantor;
Supporting documents must be provided to prove the purpose of applying for the temporary residence card, such as a work permit, investment certificate, work permit exemption certificate, etc.

2. Types of Vietnam temporary residence cards issued to foreigners

Temporary residence cards issued to foreigners correspond to the visa (entry visa) codes under which they entered Vietnam. Specifically:

Type of temporary residence card	Eligible foreigners for temporary residence cards
NG3	Issued to members of international organizations under the United Nations, diplomatic missions, consulates, intergovernmental organizations in Vietnam, and their dependents (spouse, children under 18 years old), as well as accompanying domestic helpers.
LV1	Issued to foreigners working at agencies and units under the central authorities of the Party, National Assembly, Government, Vietnam Fatherland Front, Supreme People's Court, Supreme People's Procuracy, State Audit, ministries, and government agencies; provincial Party Committees, city Party Committees, provincial People's Councils, and provincial People's Committees.
LV2	Issued to foreigners working with political-social organizations and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).
LS	Issued to foreign lawyers practicing in Vietnam.
ĐT1	Issued to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organizations in Vietnam with an investment capital of 100 billion VND or more, or those investing in industries/areas eligible for investment incentives.
ĐT2	Issued to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with an investment capital ranging from 50 billion VND to less than 100 billion VND, or those investing in industries/areas eligible for investment incentives.
ĐT3	Issued to foreign investors and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with an investment capital ranging from 3 billion VND to less than 50 billion VND, or those investing in industries/areas eligible for investment incentives.
LĐ1	Issued to foreign experts and workers employed in Vietnam who have confirmation that they are not required to obtain a work permit.
LĐ2	Issued to foreign experts and workers employed in Vietnam who are required to obtain a work permit.
NN1	Issued to foreigners who are heads of representative offices or projects of international organizations or foreign non-governmental organizations in Vietnam.
NN2	Issued to foreigners who are heads of representative offices, branches of foreign enterprises, or foreign economic and cultural organizations in Vietnam.
DH	Issued to foreign students and researchers studying in Vietnam.
PV1	Issued to foreign journalists and reporters residing in Vietnam.
TT	Issued to foreign spouses, children under 18 years old of foreigners holding visas with the codes LV1, LV2, LS, ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LĐ1, LĐ2; Issued to foreign parents, spouses, and children of Vietnamese citizens.

Note: Foreign investors with an investment capital of less than 3 billion VND are not eligible for a temporary residence card and are not exempt from the work permit requirement. They will only be issued an investment visa with the code ĐT4.

3. Authorities responsible for issuing temporary residence cards

Individuals or businesses inviting or sponsoring foreigners can submit applications for temporary residence cards at the following authorities:

Immigration Department - Ministry of Public Security:

+ Main office address: 44 - 46 Trần Phú, Ba Đình, Hanoi

+ Representative office address: 333 - 335 - 337 Nguyễn Trãi, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Immigration Management Division of Provincial/City Police.

Depending on the type of temporary residence card that a foreigner applies for, whether for work, labor, investment, or family visits, the required documents and procedures may vary. You can refer to the detailed process in the article: Procedures for Obtaining a Temporary Residence Card for Foreigners.

Duration of Vietnam temporary residence cards for foreigners

The validity period for each type of temporary residence card with different codes will vary as follows:

ĐT1: Maximum validity of 10 years;
ĐT2, LV1, LV2, LS, DH, NG3: Maximum validity of 5 years;
ĐT3, TT, NN1, NN2: Maximum validity of 3 years;
PV1, LĐ1, LĐ2: Maximum validity of 2 years;
Expired temporary residence cards can be considered for renewal.

Benefits of holding a temporary residence card for foreigners

When holding a temporary residence card, in addition to the right to reside long-term in Vietnam, foreigners will also enjoy the following benefits:

Be able to enter and exit Vietnam multiple times without the need for a visa.
Be respected and protected by the state and Vietnamese law concerning health, property, honor, and dignity.
Have the freedom to travel, access, and enjoy cultural values, and participate in cultural, tourism, and religious activities in Vietnam.
Be given priority and support when engaging in investment, business, and scientific and technological development activities in Vietnam.
Have the right to marry and have children with Vietnamese citizens.

Frequently asked questions about Vietnam temporary residence cards

1. Which foreign investors are eligible for a temporary residence card?

Currently, only three types of foreign investors are considered for a temporary residence card, specifically:

ĐT1 Temporary Residence Card: Issued to foreign investors with an investment capital of 100 billion VND or more;
ĐT2 Temporary Residence Card: Issued to foreign investors with an investment capital ranging from 50 billion VND to less than 100 billion VND;
ĐT3 Temporary Residence Card: Issued to foreign investors with an investment capital ranging from 3 billion VND to less than 50 billion VND.

2. Are foreign investors with an investment of less than 3 billion VND eligible for a temporary residence card in Vietnam?

No. Foreign investors with an investment of less than 3 billion VND are only eligible for an investment visa with the code ĐT4 and are not eligible for a temporary residence card.

3. What is the validity period of a temporary residence card for foreigners?

The validity period of a temporary residence card varies depending on its code, specifically:

ĐT1 Temporary Residence Card: Maximum validity of 10 years;
ĐT2, LV1, LV2, LS, DH, NG3 Temporary Residence Card: Maximum validity of 5 years;
ĐT3, TT, NN1, NN2 Temporary Residence Card: Maximum validity of 3 years;
PV1, LĐ1, LĐ2 Temporary Residence Card: Maximum validity of 2 years.

4. Do foreigners with a temporary residence card in Vietnam need to apply for a visa when entering the country?

No. While holding a temporary residence card, foreigners can enter and exit Vietnam multiple times without needing to apply for a visa.

5. What benefits do foreigners with a temporary residence card in Vietnam enjoy?

The benefits for foreigners holding a temporary residence card in Vietnam include: