Temporary residence card and visa card are two terms of documents for foreigners while staying in Vietnam. So what are the similarities and differences between a visa and a temporary residence card, and should you make a temporary residence card or a visa? Based on the purpose of entry of foreigners, competent authorities will consider granting temporary residence cards or visas suitable to the status of citizens. Understanding the nature of temporary residence cards, visa cards will help you know which cards will be used when entering Vietnam.

 

  

1. What is temporary residence card?

 

Temporary residence card is considered as a long-term visa and is valid as a substitute for visa, is an important evidence confirming that foreign citizens are allowed to stay in Vietnam for a long time legally.

 

 

2. What is Visa card?

 

Visa is a proof that a person is allowed to exit or entry of Vietnam.

 

3. Similarities between temporary residence card and visa card.

 

From the concept of visa, what is a temporary residence card, it can be seen that the similarities of these two cards are as follows:

  • Two types of cards can only be used for a certain time; have a certain temporary stay period granted by the immigration authority;
  • To be considered for issuance for foreigners who want to enter Vietnam;
  • In order to be granted a visa and a temporary residence card, foreigners must have a passport and other international travel documents.

 

 

4. Difference between temporary residence card and visa card

 

 

4.1. In case of being granted visa/temporary residence card

  • Visa card: is considered for issuance to foreigners entering Vietnam in a short period of time. For example: visiting relatives, traveling, short-term business, or attending events, conference programs;...

  • Temporary residence card: considered for issuance to foreigners entering Vietnam for a long time. For example, long-term labor learning, investment, family cases working in Vietnam, ....

 

4.2. Subjects granted visa/temporary residence card

  • Visa card: is considered for issuance to foreigners entering Vietnam in a short period of time. For example: visiting relatives, traveling, short-term business, or attending events, conference programs;...

  • Temporary residence card:

  • considered for issuance to foreigners entering Vietnam for a long time. For example, long-term labor learning, investment, family cases working in Vietnam, …

  • Foreigners enter by visa: LV1, LV2, LS, DT1, DT2, DT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LD 1, LD2, TT.

 

4.3. Conditions for issuance of visa/temporary residence card

Visa: foreign nationals who are not allowed to enter the country according to the Immigration Law.

Temporary residence card:

  • Foreign citizens (with spouses, children under 18 years old, domestic servants during the term) of consulates, diplomatic missions, international organizations of the United Nations or intergovernmental organizations in Vietnam
  • Foreigners enter by visa: LV1, LV2, LS, DT1, DT2, DT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LD 1, LD2, TT.

 

4.4. Visa/temporary residence card issuing authority

Visa: by a competent Vietnamese diplomatic mission abroad, or issued by an immigration authority in Vietnam.

Temporary residence card: considered and issued by the immigration management agency or the competent agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

4.5. Term and legal value

Visa:

Foreigners can stay in Vietnam for no more than 12 months

Single or multiple entry is allowed.

If your visa expires, you must apply for an extension or exit Vietnam.

Temporary residence card:

Has a longer validity period than a visa, the maximum duration is not more than 5 years. With a temporary residence card, foreigners can freely travel within Vietnam without having to apply for multiple visas.

 

 

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