Temporary Residence Card

1. What is a Temporary Residence Card?

A Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is a document issued by the Immigration Department or a competent authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, granting foreigners the right to reside in Vietnam for a specified period. This card is valid as a substitute for a visa.

 

Benefits for foreigners holding a temporary residence card in Vietnam:

• Visa exemption when entering and exiting Vietnam
• Legal and long-term stay
• Sponsored grandparents, parents, spouses, and children to visit Vietnam
• Convenient when completing other paperwork

2. Subjects granted temporary residence cards in Vietnam

STT	TRC SYMBOL	Duration
1	ĐT1	Not more than 10 years
2	NG3, LV1, LV2, LS, ĐT2, DH	Not more than 5 years
3	NN1,NN2, ĐT3, TT	Not more than 3 years
4	LĐ1, LĐ2	Not more than 2 years

 

Note:

• The validity of the temporary residence card issued is at least 30 days shorter than the remaining validity of the passport.
• Foreigners whose temporary residence cards have expired will be considered for reissuance of a new card.

3. Conditions for granting temporary residence cards to foreigners in Vietnam

To be eligible for a temporary residence card in Vietnam, foreigners must meet the following conditions:

• Passport valid for at least 13 months (In case the passport is valid for 13 months, the Immigration Department will issue a temporary residence card with a maximum validity of 12 months).
• Foreigners must complete temporary residence registration procedures at the commune or ward police according to regulations.

The following subjects will not be eligible for a temporary residence card in Vietnam:

• Currently being prosecuted for criminal liability or being a defendant in civil, economic, or labor disputes;
• Currently serving a criminal sentence;
• Currently serving a civil or economic sentence;
• Currently serving a decision on administrative sanctions, paying taxes, and other financial obligations.

4. What are some difficulties when applying for a temporary residence card yourself?

• No time to prepare documents.
• Language barriers.
• Application rejected due to not meeting the requirements of the immigration authority.
• Procedures for applying for a temporary residence card are increasingly complicated and change frequently.

5. Choose EVISA SAIGON to apply for a temporary residence card?

At Evisa Saigon, we provide consulting services and support customers in the process of applying for a temporary residence card:

• Advice on conditions and eligible subjects to be granted a temporary residence card.
• Instructions on preparing necessary documents and papers in accordance with legal requirements.
• Detailed explanation of the process, duration and benefits of owning a temporary residence card.
• Support customers in coordinating with sponsoring businesses/organizations to submit documents conveniently.

Advantages of choosing Evisa Saigon:

• Regularly update new regulations on temporary residence cards.
• Experienced in handling many different types of documents.
• Handle urgent situations
• Save customers' time and effort.
• Free consultation on issues related to temporary residence cards, procedures for applying for work permits and temporary residence cards, visa extensions, etc.
• Deliver documents, results at your door and keep all customer information confidential.

For more details on temporary residence card services for foreigners as well as service cost quotes, please contact EVISA SAIGON immediately via hotline 02862764759 or send a message to info@evisasaigon.vn As an expert in the field of documents for foreigners, EVISA SAIGON will definitely satisfy you with the full package of temporary residence card services.