TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD APPLICATION SERVICES FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN VIETNAM

Professional, dedicated, responsible, reasonable price

Address: No. 9 Phan Ke Binh, Tan Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tel: 0942.050.407 - Email: ngocthu@thuyngoclaw.com

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INDEX
1	What are temporary residence card application services?
2	Benefits of temporary residence card in Vietnam
3	Who are considered foreign investors in Vietnam
4	Symbols and validity periods of temporary residence cards for foreign investors in Vietnam
5	Conditions for the issuance of Temporary Residence Cards to foreign investors in Vietnam
6	Required documents for temporary residence card application in Vietnam
7	Service fee for temporary residence card application in Vietnam of Thuy Ngoc Law Firm
8	Temporary residence card application services for foreign investors in Vietnam by Thuy Ngoc Law Firm
9	Procedure for applying for temporary residence cards for foreign investors in Vietnam
10	Why should you use temporary residence card application services through a law firm?
11	Why do you choose legal services of Thuy Ngoc Law Firm?
12	Answers to some questions related to temporary residence card application services for foreign investors in Vietnam

1. WHAT ARE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD APPLICATION SERVICES?

Temporary residence card application services for foreign investors in Vietnam are legal services that supports foreign investors residing and working in Vietnam to carry out the necessary procedures to be granted a temporary residence card according to the provisions of Vietnamese law.

A temporary residence card is a type of document issued by a competent immigration authority of Vietnam to foreigners, allowing them to legally reside in Vietnam for a certain period of time, usually from 1 year to 5 years, depending on the specific purpose and category.

Unlike a visa that is only valid for a short period of time, a temporary residence card is usually valid for 1 to 5 years (depending on the type of card and purpose of stay), helping foreigners avoid having to renew their visa multiple times, saving time and money.

2. BENEFITS OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD IN VIETNAM

Possessing a temporary residence card brings many important benefits to foreign investors in Vietnam, including:

a) Legal residence

Temporary residence card confirms the right of foreigners to legally reside in Vietnam, avoiding legal troubles related to overstaying or illegal residence.

b) Convenient travel

Temporary residence card holders can enter and exit Vietnam multiple times without having to apply for a new visa during the card's validity period.

c) Stabilize life and work

Temporary residence card helps foreigners stabilize their life and work in Vietnam, making it easier to rent a house, register for public services, or carry out other civil transactions.

Facilitate study, business, investment, marriage, sponsorship of relatives, opening bank accounts, purchasing assets (according to the provisions of law).

Minimize complicated administrative procedures, helping foreigners focus on work and life in Vietnam.

d) Some other benefits

Depending on the type of card and specific regulations, temporary residence card holders may enjoy certain benefits such as labor rights, family sponsorship rights, etc.

3. WHO ARE CONSIDERED FOREIGN INVESTORS IN VIETNAM

A foreign investor refers to any individual or organization holding foreign nationality (and not holding Vietnamese nationality) that carries out investment activities in Vietnam through lawful forms as stipulated by Vietnamese law.

How can a foreign national become an investor in Vietnam?

Under current regulations, a foreign national may engage in investment activities in Vietnam through one of the following five forms:

a) Establishment of an economic organization

 Setting up a new enterprise in Vietnam for the purpose of implementing an investment project.

b) Capital contribution, share acquisition, or acquisition of capital contributions

Whereby the foreign investor completes the procedures to contribute capital, acquire shares, or acquire capital contributions in an enterprise already duly established in Vietnam.

c) Implementation of an investment project

Directly undertaking an approved investment project in Vietnam.

d) Investment under a Business Cooperation Contract (BCC)

Entering into a contractual business cooperation arrangement between a foreign investor and a Vietnamese investor.

e) Investment under a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) 

Also referred to as a project contract, being a form of cooperation between a foreign investor and a competent Vietnamese state authority for the implementation of an investment project.

4. SYMBOLS AND VALIDITY PERIODS OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARDS FOR FOREIGN INVSTORS IN VIETNAM

The symbol of the temporary residence card is similar to the symbol of the visa.

a) Temporary residence card with symbol ĐT1: Duration: Not more than 10 years

Temporary residence card with symbol ĐT1 is issued to foreign investors with contributed capital of 100 billion VND or more or investing in preferential industries, occupations, and locations.

b) Temporary residence card with symbol ĐT2: Not more than 05 years

Temporary residence card with symbol ĐT2 is issued to foreign investors with contributed capital of 50 billion to less than 100 billion VND or investing in encouraged industries, occupations, and locations.

c) Temporary residence card with symbol ĐT3: Not more than 03 years.

Temporary residence card with symbol ĐT3 is issued to foreign investors with contributed capital of 3 billion to less than 50 billion VND

Important note:

The duration of the temporary residence card will always be at least 30 days shorter than the remaining validity of the passport. This means that you need to ensure that your passport is still valid enough to be granted a temporary residence card for the desired period. When the temporary residence card expires, you can apply for a new one if you still meet the legal requirement

5. CONDITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARDS TO FOREIGN INVESTORS  IN VIETNAM

Conditions for applying for temporary residence card for foreign investors are as follows:

- Foreigners are foreign investors residing in Vietnam.

- Foreigners are investors entering Vietnam with visas marked ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3.

- Foreigners' passports must be valid for at least the same period as the intended temporary residence card.

- Foreigners must register for temporary residence at the commune or ward police station or register online according to regulations.

- Foreigners must have papers and documents as prescribed by law to prove that they are eligible for a temporary residence card.

6. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD APPLICATION FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN VIETNAM

a) Passport;

b) Entry visas have the following symbols: ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3.

c) Certificate 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.

d) Documents proving that you are an investor in Vietnam (Investment registration certificate, Business registration certificate); documents proving that you have completed the capital contribution.

Depending on the type of investment and capital level, there will be different temporary residence card symbols (ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3) with different durations.

7. SERVICE FEE FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD APPLICATION FOR FOEREIGN INVESTORS IN VIETNAM OF THUY NGOC LAW FIRM

Service fee for temporary residence card application for foreign investors in Vietnam at Luat Thuy Ngoc starts from 11,000,000 VND.

Implementation time: From 10-15 working days.

The above service fees are for reference only, please contact Thuy Ngoc Law Firm for a detailed quote.

INDEX
1	What are temporary residence card application services?
2	Benefits of temporary residence card in Vietnam
3	Who are considered foreign investors in Vietnam
4	Symbols and validity periods of temporary residence cards for foreign investors in Vietnam
5	Conditions for the issuance of Temporary Residence Cards to foreign investors in Vietnam
6	Required documents for temporary residence card application in Vietnam
7	Service fee for temporary residence card application in Vietnam of Thuy Ngoc Law Firm
8	Temporary residence card application services for foreign investors in Vietnam by Thuy Ngoc Law Firm
9	Procedure for applying for temporary residence cards for foreign investors in Vietnam
10	Why should you use temporary residence card application services through a law firm?
11	Why do you choose legal services of Thuy Ngoc Law Firm?
12	Answers to some questions related to temporary residence card application services for foreign investors in Vietnam

8. TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD APPLICATION SERVICES FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN VIETNAM BY THUY NGOC LAW FIRM

a) Initial legal advice:

- Determine the type of temporary residence card that is appropriate to the purpose and status of the foreigner (work, investment, visiting relatives, studying abroad, etc.).

- Advice on conditions and standards that must be met to be granted a temporary residence card.

- Advice on the duration of temporary residence cards that can be issued depending on each case.

b) Instructions for preparing documents:

- Provide a list of required documents specific to each case.

- Instructions for preparing and notarizing translation (if necessary) of documents, ensuring the validity of the documents.

- Support drafting documents and applications according to the prescribed forms of immigration authorities.

c) Carry out procedures on behalf of customers

- Represent the client to submit the application for temporary residence card at the Immigration Department or the Immigration Department of the Provincial/City Police.

- Monitor the progress of the application and notify customers regularly.

- Work with authorities when required to supplement or edit documents.

- Receive results (temporary residence card) and hand over to customer.

d) Other support services (if needed):

- Visa extension, visa conversion (if foreigners are in Vietnam with a visa type that is not suitable for applying for a temporary residence card).

- Apply for a work permit or confirmation of exemption from a work permit (for workers).

- Consulting on legal issues related to residence, tax, insurance for foreigners in Vietnam.

9. PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARDS FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS IN VIETNAM

Step 1: Initial consultation

- Assess the status and purpose of stay of foreigners to determine the appropriate type of temporary residence card and necessary documents.

- What category of foreigner is this? 

- What is the purpose of your stay in Vietnam?

- How long is a foreigner's passport valid for? The temporary residence card will not be valid for at least 30 days longer than the remaining validity of the passport.

Step 2: Prepare documents according to regulations

Guide and support foreigners to fully prepare documents as required by immigration authorities.

The file will include the following documents:

- Original passport of foreigner: Valid according to regulations (usually at least 13 months from the expected date of temporary residence card issuance).

- Foreigner's ID photo (white background, clear face).

- Certificate of temporary residence registration or temporary residence registration book of foreigner: Confirmed by the police of the ward or commune where the foreigner is temporarily residing.

- Documents proving the legal status of the guarantor company (business registration, establishment decision, etc. - notarized copy).

- Investment registration certificate, Enterprise registration certificate (notarized copy).

Notes on documents:

- Foreign documents often require consular legalization and notarized translation into Vietnamese.

- All copies must be notarized or certified.

Step 3: Submit application

Foreign representatives will submit their applications at:

- Immigration Department - Ministry of Public Security:

- Immigration Management Department of the Provincial or Central City Police: Where the sponsoring agency or organization is headquartered or the sponsoring individual resides.

Step 4: Monitor and supplement (if any):

Monitor the progress of application processing and support additional documents if requested by authorities.

Step 5: Get results

Receive temporary residence card and hand it over to foreigner.

10. WHY SHOULD YOU USE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD APPLICATION SERVICES THROUGH A LAW FIRM?

a) Ensure compliance with legal regulations

The law firm has a team of lawyers and legal experts with in-depth knowledge of the Vietnamese legal system, ensuring that visa applications, temporary residence cards, and work permits are prepared in accordance with the law, validly and completely.

Vietnamese laws relating to immigration and residence for foreigners are quite complex and are constantly changing and being updated. Professional law firms are always updated with the latest regulations, ensuring that your documents comply with the law.

The process of applying for a temporary residence card involves many steps, requiring complete and accurate preparation of documents. An experienced law firm will guide you step by step, from collecting documents to submitting the application and tracking the results, avoiding unnecessary errors.

b) Save time and effort

Minimize administrative procedures: Doing the temporary residence card application process yourself can be time-consuming and laborious, especially if you are unfamiliar with the administrative process in Vietnam or do not have enough time to travel and wait.

Fast processing: Law firms often have experience working with authorities, helping to speed up the processing of documents and issue temporary residence cards in the shortest time possible.

c) Ensure accuracy and efficiency

Accurate profile: The law firm will check and complete your profile accurately, ensuring that there are no missing documents or information, thereby minimizing the possibility of the profile being rejected or requested for additional information.

Solving problems that arise: During the process of applying for a temporary residence card, many problems or additional requests from the authorities may arise. The law firm will have the experience to handle and resolve these problems professionally, ensuring your rights.

d) Accurate and specialized advice for each case

The law firm not only does paperwork but also:

- Assessment of investment capacity, purpose of entry and temporary residence;

- Consulting on the most suitable type of visa and temporary residence card;

- Propose suitable options for long-term residence plans or switching to temporary residence cards.

e) Handling complex and high-risk cases

For applications that are missing, unclear, or have a history of rejection, the law firm will:

- Prepare legal explanation documents;

- Consulting on proving investment capacity and legal residence purpose;

- Work with authorities according to prescribed procedures.

g) Legal responsibility, commitment to transparency

- Law firms operate under the supervision of the Department of Justice.

- Have a clear service contract, full financial invoice, and take legal responsibility for the consulting content.

- Helps customers feel more secure compared to brokerage services without legal status.

h) In-depth support for related procedures

In addition to applying for temporary residence cards, the law firm also supports:

- Establishing companies for foreign investors;

- Apply for Investment Certificate, Business Registration Certificate;

- Tax declaration and accounting services for businesses;

- Long-term legal advice for FDI enterprises.

- Legal advice related to the rights and obligations of foreigners in Vietnam, regulations on visas, work permits, investment, marriage, etc.

- Support other services for foreigners such as visa application, visa extension, work permit, criminal record, etc. This helps you solve many problems at the same time in one place.

Thus, using the temporary residence card application service through a law firm not only helps you prepare accurate and legal documents, but also ensures legality, avoids risks and receives comprehensive support for your investment plan - long-term residence in Vietnam.

11. WHY DO YOU CHOOSE  LEGAL SERVICES IN VIETNAM OF THUY NGOC LAW FIRM?

a) In-depth legal expertise, ensuring compliance with the law

With deep understanding of the law and practical experience, Thuy Ngoc Law believes in helping clients solve all legal problems in the most optimal way.

The team of lawyers at Thuy Ngoc has many years of experience in the fields of investment consulting, immigration, and residence.

Understand the Vietnamese legal system, ensure that temporary residence card application documents are prepared in accordance with regulations, avoiding legal risks.

b) Dedicated consulting, solutions suitable for each case

Each profile is consulted and processed separately, suitable for the needs of each investor.

Support from company establishment, visa application, temporary residence card, long-term legal advice.

c) Fast, transparent and clear processing

Thuy Ngoc Law Firm adheres to the principles of honesty, transparency and ethics in all legal activities.

Clear working process, with contract, quotation and full invoice.

Committed to progress and results, always updating the status of the application for customers.

d) Full service, saving time and costs

Services include:

- Legal advice;

- Prepare documents, translate, notarize;

- Consular legalization;

- Submit and receive results

- Customers do not have to travel a lot or handle complicated procedures themselves.

e) Diverse legal services

In addition to residence-related services (such as temporary residence cards), the company also provides many other legal services such as reputable legal advice, contract advice, establishment of representative offices of foreign companies, investment procedures, company establishment, tax accounting, intellectual property, settlement of civil, criminal, real estate disputes, etc. This shows that they have extensive knowledge and experience in many areas of law.

g) Put customer interests first

The company always puts the interests of customers first, dedicated and thoughtful in all legal advice and support.

h) Commitment to long-term legal support

Not only applying for visas and temporary residence cards once, Thuy Ngoc Law Firm aims to accompany customers long-term.

Support consulting on corporate legal issues, tax, accounting, contracts, labor, dispute resolution...

12. ANSWERS TO SOME QUESTIONS RELATED TO TEMPORARY RESIDENCE CARD APPLICATION SERVICES IN VIETNAM

1. What is a temporary residence card and what is its role?

Answer:

Temporary Residence Card is a document issued by the Vietnamese immigration authority to foreigners, allowing them to legally reside in Vietnam for a certain period of time without having to apply for a new visa for each entry. The main role of the temporary residence card is to facilitate foreigners to live, work, invest or visit relatives in Vietnam in a stable and long-term manner.

2. What are the general conditions for a foreigner to be granted a temporary residence card?

Answer:

Basic conditions include:

Have a valid passport, valid as prescribed (usually valid for at least 06 months from the expected duration of the temporary residence card).

Have a visa in use for the appropriate purpose (for example: labor visa LĐ, investment visa ĐT, family visit visa TT).

Have an organization, business, agency in Vietnam sponsoring or being a sponsored relative.

Not subject to entry ban or forced exit from Vietnam.

3. Where to apply for a temporary residence card and how long does it take to process?

Answer:

The application is submitted to the Immigration Department or the Immigration Department of the provincial or municipal police where the sponsoring unit is headquartered or where the foreigner is registered for temporary residence. The normal processing time is 05 - 07 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid application.

4. Is a temporary residence card valid as a visa? Does it allow multiple entries and exits?

Answer:

Yes, a temporary residence card is valid as a long-term visa and allows foreigners to enter and exit Vietnam multiple times during the validity period of the card without having to apply for a new visa each time.

5. Is a work permit a mandatory condition for applying for a temporary residence card?

Answer:

For foreigners working in Vietnam, a work permit (or a decision to exempt a work permit) is a mandatory condition to be granted a temporary residence card with the symbol LĐ. However, for other subjects such as investors, spouses, and children, they do not need a work permit to apply for a temporary residence card.

6. Can I change the type of temporary residence card? (For example, from visiting relatives to working)

Answer:

In principle, changing the purpose of a temporary residence card will require procedures corresponding to the new purpose. For example, if a foreigner has a temporary residence card for visiting relatives and wants to work, he/she must first apply for a work permit, and then can apply for a temporary residence card for working purposes.

7. Is the process of renewing a temporary residence card different from applying for a new one?

Answer:

The process of renewing a temporary residence card is similar to applying for a new one, with steps of preparing documents and submitting them to the immigration authority. However, in the renewal application, you need to provide the old temporary residence card and ensure the conditions for renewal (for example: valid work permit, business still operating).

8. In what cases can a temporary residence card be refused or revoked?

Answer:

A temporary residence card may be refused or revoked if:

* Foreigners violating Vietnamese law.

* Information in the profile is false or inaccurate.

* No longer eligible for a temporary residence card (for example: work permit revoked, sponsoring enterprise dissolved, bankrupt).

* Affects national security and social order.

9. Does a temporary residence card allow foreigners to work freely?

Answer:

No. A temporary residence card only legalizes the residence for the purpose granted (work, investment, visiting relatives, etc.). Foreigners are not allowed to work freelance or do work other than the purpose approved in the temporary residence card. All labor activities must be licensed in accordance with regulations.

10. If I change my passport, will my old temporary residence card still be valid?

Answer:

When you change to a new passport, the old temporary residence card on the old passport will no longer be valid. You need to complete the procedure to convert the temporary residence card to a new passport at the immigration authority. This is a mandatory procedure to ensure that you are still residing legally.

11. Can a temporary residence card replace a temporary residence registration certificate?

Answer:

No. A temporary residence card is a document that allows long-term residence and entry and exit, while a temporary residence registration certificate is a document confirming the foreigner's residence registration at the local police. These two types of documents have different functions and complement each other. Temporary residence registration is mandatory for foreigners residing in Vietnam.

12. What are the responsibilities of the agency sponsoring foreigners applying for temporary residence cards?

Answer:

The guarantor (enterprise, organization) is responsible for:

* Ensure the integrity of the records.

* Manage the activities of foreigners in Vietnam in accordance with the law.

* Promptly notify immigration authorities when foreigners change their residential address, terminate their labor/investment contracts, or have other arising issues.

* Support foreigners in residence related issues.

13. Is the temporary residence card valid in other provinces and cities?

Answer:

Temporary residence cards are valid throughout Vietnam. However, foreigners need to ensure temporary residence registration with the local police where they live.

14. Can I apply for a temporary residence card myself or should I use a service?

Answer:

You can do the application yourself if you understand the legal regulations and procedures. However, using the services of law firms or immigration units is recommended because they have experience, update new laws, help the application be accurate, save time and handle arising problems more effectively.

15. If my temporary residence card is lost or damaged, what should I do?

Answer:

When you lose or damage your temporary residence card, you need to:

* Report loss: Immediately notify the local police where the loss occurred to make a loss report (with police confirmation).

* Re-issuance: Prepare application for re-issuance of temporary residence card, including application form, passport, copy of lost report, photo and other relevant documents. Submit application to immigration authority.

16. Does a temporary residence card affect foreigners' purchase of property in Vietnam?

Answer:

A temporary residence card does not in itself directly allow foreigners to purchase property such as houses and land in Vietnam. Foreigners' property ownership rights are regulated by specific laws (e.g. the Housing Law for housing). However, having a temporary residence card shows that a foreigner is a legal resident, which is one of the necessary conditions for considering other rights related to property under the law.

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Tel: 0942.050.407 - Email: ngocthu@thuyngoclaw.com