A Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is a document issued by the Vietnamese government that allows a foreign individual to live in the country for a set period of time. It eliminates the need to apply or renew visas every few months, making it convenient for long-term stays.
Here's some key information about the TRC:
A Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is typically issued to foreigners who meet certain criteria. Eligibility depends on your visa type. Here's who can generally apply:
A compulsory condition for granting temporary residence card is a valid passport must be at least 13 months from the date of application.
No. | Name of document | Quantity | Requirement |
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1 | Passport | 01 |
Original, valid at least 13 months |
2 | Photo size 2x3cm | 02 | White background, front view, bare head, without sunglasses |
3 | Written request of agencies, organizations offering, guarantee and propose for TRC | 01 | Form NA6 (with signature and stamp from company) |
4 | Registration form for the seal and signature of the legal representative of the enterprise operating in Vietnam | 01 | Form NA16 (with signature and stamp from company) |
5 | Application form of TRC | 01 | Form NA8 (with your applicant's signature) |
6 | Business License or Investment Certificate or Representative Office Establishment License, Branch, etc. | 01 | Original or notarized copy |
7 | Certificate of exemption from work permit or Work permit | 01 | Valid at least 13 months, original or notarized copy |
8 | Proof of residence registration with ward police where the applicant lives | 01 | Original |
9 | Letter of introduction for our staff | 02 | Original (with signature and stamp from company) |
No. | Name of document | Quantity | Requirement |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Passport | 01 |
Original, valid at least 13 months |
2 | Photo size 2x3cm | 02 | White background, front view, bare head, without sunglasses |
3 | Proof of relationship: marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc. | 01 |
Notarized copy. If the document was issued outside of Vietnam, it needs to be consular legalized, translated into Vietnamese and notarized. |
4 | Passport of the Guarantor | 01 | Original |
5 | Temporary Residence Card of the Guarantor | 01 | Original |
6 | Written request of agencies, organizations offering, guarantee and propose for TRC | 01 | Form NA6 |
7 | Registration form for the seal and signature of the legal representative of the enterprise operating in Vietnam | 01 | Form NA16 |
8 | Application form of TRC | 01 | Form NA8 |
9 | Business License or Investment Certificate or Representative Office Establishment License, Branch, etc. | 01 | Original or notarized copy |
10 | Certificate of exemption from work permit or Work permit | 01 |
Valid at least 13 months, original or notarized copy |
11 | Proof of residence registration with ward police where the applicant lives | 01 | Original |
No. | Name of document | Quantity | Requirement |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Passport | 01 |
Original, valid at least 13 months |
2. | Photo size 2x3cm | 02 | White background, front view, bare head, without sunglasses |
3. | Proof of relationship: marriage certificate, birth certificate, child care authorization letter, etc. | 01 |
Notarized copy. If the document was issued outside of Vietnam, it needs to be consular legalized, translated into Vietnamese and notarized. |
4. | Identification card or Passport of Vietnamese guarantor | 01 | Original |
5. | Vietnamese household registration book of Vietnamese guarantor | 01 | Original |
6. | Written request of individual guaranteeing and proposing for TRC | 01 | Form NA7 |
7. | Application form of TRC | 01 | Form NA8 |
STEP 1: PREPARE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Fill out the application form and gather all above required documents depending on your own case.
STEP 2: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE VIETNAM IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT
Visit the Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security, or the provincial Immigration Department where you reside.
Submit your completed application package along with the required fees.
STEP 3: COLLECT YOUR TRC
Processing times can vary, but it typically takes around 14 working days. Once approved, return to the Immigration Department to collect your TRC.
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