Residence
(TRC)
What is TRC?
Temporary Residency Card (TRC*) or Vietnamese residence permit acts as an identity card and entry visa to Vietnam.
This document is issued by the Vietnamese immigration authority to a foreign person who is allowed to reside in Vietnam for a certain period of time.
With a residence permit, you can significantly reduce both the time and costs typically spent on frequent visa applications and renewals while living in Vietnam. Residence cards are available for periods ranging from 1 to 10 years and may be granted to investors, shareholders, foreign nationals holding a Vietnamese work permit, as well as immediate family members—such as spouses, parents, and children under 18—of a resident card holder. Please note, a residence card cannot be issued if your passport is valid for less than one year.
FACTS ABOUT TRC
Residency Permit in Vietnam
Xplore Vietnam assists you in evaluating your eligibility for a residence permit and organizes all essential paperwork for you.
Our expert team will support you at every stage of the process, ensuring everything moves as efficiently as possible with reliable, professional service.
What is a residence permit in Vietnam and how can you obtain one?
Meet us in person at our
Ho Chi Minh branch Office
Visa Preparation
Who can get a residence permit in Vietnam?
Not all foreigners who intend to stay in Vietnam can apply for TRC as it depends on their visa type. Only foreigners who have been issued LV1, LV2, ĐT, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LĐ, TT visas can obtain a TRC.
The validity period of TRC depends on the purpose of entry, visa type, application and passport validity - 2 years for work visa (with LĐ symbol), 5 years for investor visa (with ĐT symbol). From 1 July 2020, the maximum TRC validity period for large investors is 10 years.
What documents do I need to collect in order to obtain TRC?
- Notarized copy of the company's certificate of incorporation
- Written request from the sponsoring company
- TRC application form
- Photos 2×3 cm
- Original passport with a valid Vietnamese visa
- Documents confirming the type of visa (e.g. work permit, investment registration certificate, etc.)
The processing time of the documents is 10 days
What are the benefits of a residence permit?
- Gives you the opportunity to own property in Vietnam.
- Eliminates the need for frequent visa renewals, saving you time and money.
- Allows you to stay in Vietnam for an extended period without having to leave the country, as long as your card remains valid.
- Enables you to open accounts with local Vietnamese banks.
- Simplifies processes such as running a business or registering a marriage in Vietnam.
Obtaining a residence permit
through employment in Vietnam
Xplore Vietnam will help you with employment in Vietnam,
preparing all necessary paperwork, obtaining a work permit, all kind of visas, and a residence permit.
Key Steps in the Process:
- Securing approval for employing a foreign national in a Vietnamese business.
- Acquiring a work permit, which involves submitting a criminal background check, educational qualifications, and proof of relevant work experience.
- Completing the temporary residence registration process.
- Applying for and receiving a work visa.
- Completing the required medical examination.
- Submitting all necessary documents for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC).
- Receiving your residence permit.
What are the benefits of a residence permit?
- Gives you the opportunity to own property in Vietnam.
- Eliminates the need for frequent visa renewals, saving you time and money.
- Allows you to stay in Vietnam for an extended period without having to leave the country, as long as your card remains valid.
- Enables you to open accounts with local Vietnamese banks.
- Simplifies processes such as running a business or registering a marriage in Vietnam.