WHAT IS A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD? WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR FOREIGNERS TO BE GRANTED A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD?
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LEGAL BASIS
1. Consolidated document of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam No. 27/VBHN-VPQH passed by the National Assembly on December 16, 2019;
2. Circular No. 31/2015/TT-BCA issued by the Ministry of Public Security on July 6, 2015 guiding a number of contents on visa issuance, temporary residence card issuance, entry and exit permits, and routine settlement Residence for foreigners in Vietnam;
3. Other legal documents providing relevant guidance.
CONSULTATION CONTENT
What types of documents do foreigners need to prepare to be granted a temporary residence card in Vietnam? Are the documents required in the application for a temporary residence card for Vietnamese citizens and foreigners different? These are questions that many customers sent to TLK Law Firm. Determining the correct type of required documents will help you quickly carry out the procedure for applying for a temporary residence card. Therefore, through this article, we will answer your questions about: What is a temporary residence card? What documents are needed for foreigners to be granted a temporary residence card?
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I. SOME IMPORTANT LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS TO BE ISSUED A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD
1. What is a temporary residence card?
According to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, a temporary residence card is a document issued by the immigration management agency or a competent agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to a foreigners are allowed to reside in Vietnam for a limited time and are valid in place of a visa.
So, a temporary residence card is an important legal document for people who want to stay temporarily in another country. A temporary residence card gives foreigners certain rights and restrictions in staying and working in that country.
2. In case of being granted a temporary residence card
According to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, cases of being granted temporary residence cards are regulated as follows:
(1) Foreigners who are members of diplomatic missions, consular offices, representative agencies of international organizations under the United Nations, intergovernmental organizations in Vietnam and their spouses and children under 18 age, the maid comes along for the term. The temporary residence card in this case has the symbol NG3.
(2) Foreigners entering the country with visas with symbols LV1, LV2, LS, DT1, DT2, DT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LD1, LD2, TT.
Above are the cases in which temporary residence cards are issued. Please pay attention to prepare relevant documents for each specific case.
II. DOCUMENT COMPONENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD FOR FOREIGNERS
A. Implementation steps
Step 1: Organizations and individuals prepare documents and applications for temporary residence cards for foreigners;
Step 2: Submit documents to the competent state agency;
Step 3: Competent state agency evaluates the validity and processes the application;
Step 4: Edit and supplement documents according to instructions from competent state agencies (if any);
Step 5: Organizations and individuals receive the results.
B. Document components
According to the provisions of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, the application file for a Temporary Residence Card includes the following documents:
1.1 Application for temporary residence card for foreigners with work permit or work permit exemption certificate in Vietnam
(1) Notarized copy of Business Registration License, or Investment License, or Operation License of Representative Office, branch, ... depending on the type of business;
(2) Certificate of seal sample registration or Written notice of posting information about the enterprise's seal sample on the national business registration information portal;
(3) Notarized copy of the foreign worker's Work Permit or Work Permit Exemption Certificate with a minimum validity of 12 months;
(4) Register seal sample and signature for the first time at the Immigration Agency;
(5) Official dispatch and application for temporary residence card for foreigners;
(6) Application form for temporary residence card for foreigners;
(7) Letter of introduction for Vietnamese employees to apply for a temporary residence card at the Immigration Department;
(8) Original passport (valid for at least 1 year, or 2 years if you want a 2-year temporary residence card. Passport with visa for the right work purpose, with LD or DN symbol issued by the company itself guarantee to apply);
(9) Confirmation of temporary residence registration or temporary residence registration book of the foreigner confirmed by the police of the ward or commune where the foreigner is temporarily residing in Vietnam (if any);
(10) 02 photos 2cmx3cm.
1.2 Application for temporary residence card for foreigners who are spouses of Vietnamese people
(1) Notarized copy of Marriage Registration Certificate in Vietnam or Consular legalized copy of Marriage Note in Vietnam in case of marriage registration abroad;
(2) Application for sponsorship and temporary residence card for foreigners;
(3) Application form for temporary residence card for foreigners;
(4) Original passport and visa (passport valid for at least 13 months and visa to enter Vietnam for the correct purpose);
(5) 02 photos 2cmx3cm;
(6) Notarized copy of Vietnamese household registration book of Vietnamese spouse;
(7) Notarized copy of ID card of Vietnamese spouse.
1.3 Application for temporary residence card for foreigners whose parents are Vietnamese
(1) Birth certificate or other documents proving that one parent is currently a Vietnamese citizen;
(2) Application for sponsorship and temporary residence card for foreigners;
(3) Application form for temporary residence card for foreigners (Form NA8);
(4) Original passport and visa (passport valid for at least 13 months and visa to enter Vietnam for the correct purpose);
(5) 02 photos 2cmx3cm;
(6) Notarized copy of Vietnamese household registration book of Vietnamese parent;
(7) Notarized copy of ID card of father or mother who is a Vietnamese citizen.
1.4. Application for temporary residence card for foreign investors in Vietnam
(1) Notarized copy of Business Registration Certificate and Investment License which clearly and detailedly shows the capital contribution of the foreign investor;
(2) Certificate of seal sample registration or Written notice of posting information about the enterprise's seal sample on the national business registration information portal;
(3) Register seal sample and signature for the first time at the Immigration Agency;
(4) Official dispatch and application for temporary residence card for foreigners;
(5) Application form for temporary residence card for foreigners;
(6) Letter of introduction for Vietnamese employees to apply for a temporary residence card at the Immigration Agency;
(7) Original passport and visa (passport valid for at least 13 months and visa to enter Vietnam for the correct purpose);
(8) Confirmation of temporary residence registration or temporary residence registration book of the foreigner that has been confirmed by the police of the ward or commune where the foreigner is temporarily residing in Vietnam;
(9) 02 photos 2cmx3cm.
Number of documents: 01 set.
B. Resolution agency
Immigration Department or Immigration Management Department of the Police of the province or centrally run city where the inviting or sponsoring agency or organization is headquartered or where the inviting or sponsoring individual resides.
C. Procedures
- Submit directly; or,
- Submit online via the National Public Service Portal or the Public Service Portal of the Ministry of Public Security and submit additional documents via the public postal service according to the notice of the Immigration Management Agency on the Online Public Service Portal (if any).
D. Implementation time
05 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents.
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III. SUMMARY OF THE ANSWER SECTION: WHAT IS TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD? WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR FOREIGNERS TO BE GRANTED A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD?
Dear Customers, from the above synthesis and analysis, TLK Law Firm would like to give the following answer:
In order for foreigners to be granted a temporary residence card, they need the documents specified in the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, specifically as follows:
(1) Written request from the agency, organization or individual carrying out invitation and guarantee procedures;
(2) Application form for temporary residence card with photo;
(3) Passport;
(4) Other proof documents specified in the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014.
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V. SOME QUESTIONS REGARDING DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR FOREIGNERS TO BE ISSUED A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD
Question 1: How long is a temporary residence card for foreigners valid for?
Reply:
According to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, the duration of a temporary residence card depends on the type of temporary residence card. Temporary residence cards for investors are valid for up to 10 years, depending on the value of investment/capital contribution. The maximum term of a temporary residence card for employment is 2 years, the maximum term of a temporary residence card for visiting relatives is 3 years. However, the temporary residence card issued is valid for at least 30 days shorter than the remaining validity of the passport.
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