Chủ Nhật, 19 tháng 1, 2020

Temporary residence card for foreigner in Vietnam


If the foreign investor, the employee needs to reside in Vietnam to be able to facilitate the implementation of investment, labor contract, the investor and the employee needs to have the company sponsored and proceed to apply Temporary residence card in accordance with the purpose of residence in Vietnam.

Temporary residence card is a document issued by an immigration authority or a competent authority of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a foreigner who is permitted to reside for a limited period of time in Vietnam and is valid for visa replacement. When a temporary residence card is available, the foreign investor or worker will present a temporary residence card instead of a visa when entering, leaving Vietnam and is legally residing in Vietnam.
To avoid administrative fines or deportation for violations of the law on residence in Vietnam, foreign investors and employees need to follow procedures for applying for a temporary residence card suitable for the purpose of entry (symbol visa). Investors, employees who have appropriate entry visas (DT or LD visa) will be considered by the Immigration Authority to grant a temporary residence card.
For the application for a temporary residence card that requires the investor, the employee needs to have all business documents, proving that it is eligible to sponsor a foreigner and enter the country for the right purpose. Request a Certification of exemption from a work permit, work permit, entry visa for the right purpose, legal residence address in Vietnam.
When all of the above conditions are met, investors and employees shall carry out the procedures for applying for temporary residence cards in Vietnam so that they can reside, leave and enter in accordance with law. The duration of the temporary residence card is issued pursuant to the purpose of entry and the proposal of agencies, organizations and individuals. The temporary residence card is from 1 to 5 years but shorter than the passport duration by at least 30 days, specifically:
– Temporary residence cards with symbols NG3, LV1, LV2, ĐT and DH are valid for no more than 05 years.
– Temporary residence cards with symbols NN1, NN2, TT are valid for not more than 03 years.
– Temporary residence cards with the symbol LD and PV1 are valid for no more than 02 years.
When the temporary residence card expires, the foreign individual will be considered to request the sponsored company to apply for a new temporary rresidence card.
Immigration lawyers at ANT Lawyers – Law firm in Vietnam will be capable to assist clients on visa application and working with immigration departments in Vietnam to help clients. The changes of laws will be monitored by ANT Lawyers.  For advice or service request, please contact us via email ant@antlawyers.vn or call +84 28 730 86 529.



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