Temporary residence card is:

A Temporary Residence Card (TRC) is an official document issued by Vietnam’s immigration authorities or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, granting a foreign national the right to reside in Vietnam for a designated period. A TRC carries the same legal validity as a visa.

14 days

Processing Timeline

5 years

Validity

Benefits of a temporary residence card.

• Eliminates the need for frequent visa extensions, helping save time, reduce administrative costs, and optimize internal resources.

• Allows extended periods of continuous stay in Vietnam for the full duration of the TRC, removing the requirement to exit and re‑enter the country.

• Streamlines entry and exit procedures, offering greater convenience for individuals who travel frequently for business.

• Enables access to practical lifestyle benefits, such as the ability to open a bank account and access certain long‑term services available only to residents.

Application process and timeline.

Required documents for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) application include:

• A certified true copy of the Enterprise Registration Certificate.

• A written request from the sponsoring company, duly signed and stamped by the authorized representative.

• The completed application form for a Temporary Residence Card.

• Two recent photographs (2×3 cm) with a white background, front-facing, bareheaded, and without sunglasses.

• The applicant’s original passport, containing a valid Vietnam visa.

• Supporting documents that verify the visa type, such as a Work Permit, Investment Registration Certificate, or other relevant legal documents.

The application must be submitted to the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security, and with the support of our dedicated team, the process is typically completed within seven to fourteen working days.

Full lifecycle of the application process.

Pre‑application Consultation

Comprehensive guidance to help you prepare a successful temporary residence card application in Vietnam.

Application Submission & Tracking

End‑to‑end support in filing your application and monitoring its status throughout the review process.

Document Issuance Coordination

Assistance in arranging the issuance and delivery of the temporary residence card once approved.

Renewal Management

Proactive reminders ahead of expiration and full support throughout the renewal procedure.