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Temporary Residence Card For Foreigner in Vietnam

Temporary Residence Card For Foreigner in Vietnam
Foreigners who wish to stay in Vietnam for a long term without applying or renewing every 3 month visa need to have a temporary residence card issued by the authorized provincial office managing Entry and Exit under the Ministry of Public Security. This card acts as a proof of identity and an entry visa when a foreign traveler enters and exits Vietnam. Its validity lasts from 1 to 3 years. Here are basic regulations and procedures to apply for Temporary Residence Card (TRC)

Who is eligible?
- Be member of a limited company with at least 2 members
- Be owner of one member Limited Company in Vietnam (except for Representative of being authorized)
- Be member of Board of Directors of a Vietnamese Joint-stock Company
- Foreign Lawyers are granted with law work permit in Vietnam
- Foreign employers with related work permit working in Vietnamese enterprises or Representative offices of foreign company in Vietnam
- Professionals, students, trainees working or studying in national programs and projects signed by ministries and approved by the Government
- Be family member of those who were granted with Vietnam temporary or permanent residence card
How to apply for Temporary Residence Card in Vietnam?
- The written request for TCR (form N7A), declaration of information on foreigners applying for TRC (Form N7B) with 2 photos sized 3 x 4 cm
- One copy of passport and visa (bring the original for comparison)
- Work permit if the application is employee (bring the original for comparison)
- Proof of temporary residence registration by ward police (For case of family member, the proof of relation includes birth certificates, marriage registration, family population book)
- Business registration Certificate or Investment Certificate (Notarized Business License)
- Certificate of Tax Registration (Notarized Business License)
- Certificate of seal registration (Notarized Business License)
- Letter of introduction for seal and signature

Processing time and Fees
- The processing time is 5 working days from the date of receiving complete documents;
- The fee varies according to time limit of TCR, please contact us to get the best possible price via our mail: info@indochinadiscoverytravel.com
Hint for you: To save time and avoid paperwork hassle, you may apply for Temporary Residence Card from a Vietnamese travel agency. The service charge can be a bit higher than normal.