The Temporary Residence Card Service for foreigners and Visa Application Service for entry into Vietnam provides consultation on the documents and procedures required for temporary residence and residence in Vietnam with the Immigration Authority, with prices starting from only USD 120/Visa and USD 285/Temporary Residence Card, with a processing time from 06 working days.
In this article, Siglaw Firm will provide detailed information on cases related to obtaining temporary residence cards (TRCs) and applying for visas for foreigners, from documents and procedures to the full package costs when using the service.
Notes When Applying for a Temporary Residence Card and Visa
Notes When Applying for a Visa
The entry visa for foreigners must correspond to the purpose of applying for a temporary residence card, such as DT, LD, UĐ, TT, etc.
Notes When Applying for a Temporary Residence Card
- The passport validity must be at least 30 days longer than the expected period required to complete the procedures for obtaining a temporary residence card for foreigners.
- Before applying for a labor temporary residence card (LĐ), it is mandatory to have a work permit.
- Foreigners must have completed the procedure for declaring their temporary residence status with the local police before applying for a temporary residence card.
Eligible Persons for Temporary Residence Cards and Visas
According to Vietnamese law, foreigners with valid passports who meet the conditions regarding their purpose of entry or have an organization/individual sponsor may apply for a visa. Common eligible persons include tourists, investors, employees, persons visiting relatives, international students, and certain other cases such as attending conferences, journalists, and diplomats.
For temporary residence cards, foreigners must be legally residing in Vietnam with a visa corresponding to their purpose of residence and belong to groups such as investors, employees holding a work permit or exempt from a work permit, sponsored relatives of foreigners or Vietnamese citizens. At the same time, the passport must have an appropriate remaining validity period, and the foreigner must have completed temporary residence declaration procedures in accordance with regulations.
Cost of Temporary Residence Card Service for foreigners and Visa Application Service at Siglaw Firm
| Service | Unit Price | Processing Time |
| Applying for an entry visa for foreigners | From USD 120 (approximately VND 3,000,000) | Approximately 06 working days |
| Obtaining a temporary residence card for foreigners | From USD 285 (approximately VND 7,500,000) | Approximately 06–15 working days |
Note: The above service fee table is for reference purposes only. For a detailed quotation for the full package of temporary residence card and visa services in Vietnam, please contact Siglaw Firm’s hotline at 0961 366 238.
Temporary Residence Card Service for foreigners and Visa Application Service for Foreigners at Siglaw Firm
With many years of experience in consulting and supporting procedures for obtaining visas and temporary residence cards for foreigners, Siglaw always provides customers with professional, reputable, and effective temporary residence card and visa services in Vietnam. When using Siglaw’s services, customers will receive the following outstanding benefits:
- Procedures are handled quickly and accurately, helping increase the likelihood of obtaining a visa and temporary residence card.
- Transparent and reasonable service fees, suitable for each customer’s needs, with a commitment that no costs will arise beyond the agreed amount.
- Support for delivering visas and temporary residence cards directly to customers, helping save time and travel expenses.
- All personal information and customer documents are strictly kept confidential by Siglaw in accordance with regulations.
Siglaw Firm provides comprehensive support for procedures related to visa and temporary residence card services for foreigners in Vietnam, including:
- Applying for entry visas for individuals, organizations, and foreign investors;
- Applying for tourist, business, and study visas;
- Applying for investment visas and temporary residence cards (Visiting Relatives, Preferential, Investment, Labor, etc.);
- Applying for visas and corporate temporary residence cards (DN1, DN2);
- Changing the purpose of a visa;
- Applying for visa exemption certificates for foreigners;
- Applying for exit visas for Chinese citizens using E-passports;
- Applying for single-entry or multiple-entry visas;
- Transferring visa and temporary residence information from an old passport to a new passport;
- Supporting procedures for the issuance, extension, or reissuance of temporary residence cards.
Documents Required When Using Siglaw’s Temporary Residence Card Service and Visa Application Service
Documents for Applying for an Entry Visa for Foreigners
When using Siglaw’s visa application service, the required documents may vary depending on each specific case, such as the purpose of entry, nationality, or type of visa being applied for. Siglaw will provide detailed consultation based on each actual case.
Documents for Obtaining a Temporary Residence Card for Foreigners
When using Siglaw’s temporary residence card service for foreigners in Vietnam, customers need to prepare and provide Siglaw with a TRC application dossier, including:
- Original passport;
- Current temporary residence card (if already issued);
- Documents proving the relationship or purpose of residence;
- Temporary residence declaration information on the system;
- 2 color photos measuring 2×3 cm, with a white background and a clear face.
What to Do After the Temporary Residence Card or Visa Is Issued
After a temporary residence card or visa is issued to a foreigner in Vietnam, the following tasks should be completed:
- Check the information on the visa and temporary residence card to ensure that it matches the passport.
- Have notarized copies made and submit them to the sponsoring enterprise so that the HR/administrative department can keep the documents on file and prepare reports when necessary.
- Register temporary residence online through the Ministry of Public Security’s public service portal or go directly to the commune/ward police office to register temporary residence.
- Regularly check the expiration date on the temporary residence card and visa and complete extension procedures 30–45 days in advance to avoid overstaying.
Characteristics of Temporary Residence Cards and Visas
Visa and Temporary Residence Card (TRC) are still concepts that many people confuse when using Siglaw’s services, as well as in terms of the purposes for which these two types of documents are used. The following basic concepts will help you easily distinguish between them.
Characteristics of a Temporary Residence Card
A Temporary Residence Card (TRC), also abbreviated as TRC, is considered a form of long-term residence for foreigners in Vietnam and has the value of replacing a visa. Characteristics of this type of card include:
- The maximum validity period is generally up to 2 years, depending on the type of temporary residence card;
- The validity of the temporary residence card must be at least 30 days shorter than the passport’s validity;
- TRC holders can enter and exit Vietnam multiple times without having to extend their visa during the card’s validity period.
Characteristics of a Visa
A Visa is a document that permits entry into and exit from a country, including visas for Vietnamese citizens traveling abroad and entry visas for foreigners entering Vietnam. Visas in Vietnam generally have the following characteristics:
- A maximum validity period of up to 5 years, depending on the type;
- Issued in the form of a sticker or stamp placed in the foreigner’s passport.
Depending on the purpose and duration of their stay in Vietnam, foreigners will complete the appropriate procedures for obtaining a visa or temporary residence card.
Frequently Asked Questions About Temporary Residence Cards and Visas for Foreigners
When can a foreigner be issued a temporary residence card?
Answer: When the foreigner is eligible for a TRC according to their purpose of residence, including employment, investment, family relations, etc., and has a valid passport/documents and is legally residing in Vietnam.
How do you register temporary residence for a foreigner?
Answer: The accommodation establishment declares the foreigner’s temporary residence online through the immigration management system or registers temporary residence directly using Form NA17 at the commune-level police office.
Where can foreigners obtain a temporary residence card?
Answer: You can hire Siglaw Firm’s temporary residence card service for foreigners in Vietnam OR prepare the documents and procedures yourself and apply for a TRC at the Immigration Management Authority of the provincial-level Public Security where the sponsoring agency/organization is headquartered or where the sponsoring individual resides. In addition, certain cases are processed at the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security.
How long does it take to obtain a temporary residence card?
Answer: The processing time for a TRC for foreigners is normally 06 working days from the date all valid documents are received.
How can you apply for a visa for a foreigner?
Answer: The sponsoring individual/organization prepares the application dossier for a visa for a foreigner in Vietnam and submits it to the immigration authority OR carries out the procedure for an e-visa if the foreigner is eligible for an e-visa.
How can a foreigner apply for a Vietnamese visa?
Answer: A foreigner can apply for an electronic visa or have an individual/organization in Vietnam sponsor them and carry out the procedures for obtaining a Vietnamese visa, depending on the purpose of entry.
How can you apply for a visa for a foreign husband?
Answer: If the husband is a foreigner OR the Vietnamese spouse wishes to sponsor the foreign spouse, they may carry out the sponsorship procedure to apply for a visa under the visiting-relatives category (TT); the application dossier must be submitted to the immigration management authority in accordance with regulations.
How can a foreigner apply for a visa to enter Vietnam for work?
Answer: To obtain a visa to enter Vietnam for work, the enterprise/organization in Vietnam acting as the sponsor normally needs to prepare documents proving the purpose of employment and carry out the procedures for a labor visa (LĐ1/LĐ2) or an appropriate temporary residence card.
If you need detailed consultation on temporary residence card and visa services for foreigners in Vietnam, customers can contact Siglaw Firm directly for assistance.
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