TRC is a document issued by an immigration
authority or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
to a foreign individual who is permitted to
reside in Vietnam for a certain period of
time. TRC has the same validity as a visa.
TRC in numbers.
10 years
Maximum duration
5 days
Processing time
$100s
Saved in visas
Benefits of a temporary residence card
What are the benefits of a TRC.
A TRC is throroughly recommended to foreign business professionals and investors for the following reasons:
The need for visa extensions is removed saving time, cost and valuable resources
Periods of stay in Vietnam are
extended while the TRC
is valid, removing the need to exit and
re-enter Vietnam.
Procedures for exiting and re-entering Vietnam are simplified
Holders of a TRC are able to take advantage of
various lifestyle benefits such
as opening a bank account
Application process and timeline
How to apply for a Vietnam temporary residence card.
The required documents include:
Certified true copy of the Enterprise
Registration Certificate
Written request from the sponsor company signed and stamped by the sponsor
company
Application form for temporary residence card
2 recently-taken photos in 2×3 cm size, with white background, front view, bare head without sunglasses
Original passport with the valid Vietnam visa
Documents proving the type of visa (E.g. work permit, Investment Registration
Certificate, etc.)
The application needs to be made at the Immigration Department, Ministry of Public Security, and the application process is usually completed in five days with the assistance of our dedicated immigration team.
Taking care of the whole application process from start to finish.
Pre-application advice
Advice on successfully applying for a temporary residence card in Vietnam.
Application tracking
Filing and tracking the status of applications.
Document issuance
Arranging for issuance of temporary residence card upon approval.
Renewals
Reminding you of renewals well ahead of expiration and providing assistance.
The law does not require foreign individuals to
obtain a TRC, however foreign individuals often
choose to do so, considering the substantial
benefits and convenience a TRC brings.
Not all foreign individuals who intend to
stay in Vietnam can apply for a TRC, as it
depends on their visa type. Only foreign
individuals who are issued LV1, LV2, ĐT,
NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LĐ, TT visas can be
issued the TRC with the same symbols.