TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD IN VIETNAM (2025 UPDATE) – HOW TO APPLY & WHO QUALIFIES
🇻🇳 Staying long-term in Vietnam? There’s a better option than renewing visas every few months.
The Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is a secure, long-term solution for foreigners who live, work, invest, or have family ties in Vietnam. Let’s explore who is eligible, how to apply, and how DHH Law Firm can help you get your TRC quickly and legally.
1. WHAT IS A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD (TRC)?
A Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is a document issued by the Vietnam Immigration Department, allowing eligible foreigners to legally reside in Vietnam for 1 to 10 years, depending on their visa category.
✅ It serves as a long-term visa alternative, eliminating the need for constant visa renewals.
✅ TRC holders can freely enter and exit Vietnam during its validity without reapplying for a visa.
2. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A TRC IN VIETNAM?
TRCs are typically issued to the following groups:
- Foreign investors, company founders, or business managers
- Foreign employees with valid work permits
- Specialists, executive directors, and technical experts
- Foreigners who are spouses or parents of Vietnamese citizens
To qualify:
- Your passport must be valid for at least 13 months
- You must be sponsored by a registered business, organization, or individual in Vietnam
- You must register temporary residence with local police
- You must not be under criminal investigation or subject to travel bans
📌 Based on Decision No. 09/2023/QD-TTg
- TRC VALIDITY PERIOD BY CARD CATEGORY
⚠️ Note: The TRC’s validity must be at least 30 days shorter than the passport expiration date.
4. HOW TO APPLY FOR A TRC IN VIETNAM – STEP-BY-STEP?
🧾 Step 1: Prepare your documents
Includes: application form, passport copy, sponsor letter, work permit/investment certificate, proof of residence, etc.
🏢 Step 2: Submit the application
- At the Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security)
- Or at the Immigration Office in your local province/city
📆 Monday to Saturday mornings (excluding public holidays)
📜 Step 3: Get an appointment slip
- If complete → receive confirmation for result collection
- If incomplete → receive guidance for supplementing documents
📬 Step 4: Collect your TRC
Bring your original passport, appointment slip, and pay the fee to receive your TRC.
5. WHY APPLY FOR A TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD?
🔑 A TRC is more than just convenience—it’s a legal, strategic advantage for foreigners living in Vietnam:
- 🛂 No more visa extensions every few months
- 💼 Easier to do business, get jobs, or invest in Vietnam
- 🏡 Simplifies long-term residence, opening access to services like renting, banking, insurance
- 📈 Legally protects your presence in Vietnam
6. Get Expert Support to Apply for Your TRC – DHH Law Firm
At DHH Law Firm, we simplify the entire TRC process:
- ✅ Check your eligibility and required documentation
- ✅ Prepare and review your full application
- ✅ Represent you in dealings with Immigration
- ✅ Avoid rejections and delays with legal precision
- ✅ Support available in English, Vietnamese, Chinese
📍 Main Office: Floor 2, 829 Huynh Tan Phat Street, Phu Thuan Ward, Hochiminh City
📍 Branch Office: 6th Floor, No. 16, Alley 204, Tran Duy Hung Street, Dai Mo Ward, Hanoi City
☎️ Hotline: +84 89 9352 777 (VN) / +84 89 9351 777 (ENG)
🌐 Website: www.dhhlawfirm.vn
📧 Email: contact@dhhlawfirm.vn
📥 Contact us today to begin your TRC application – stay long-term in Vietnam the smart and legal way
