Documents and procedures for applying for extension of Temporary Residence Card for foreigners

What are the documents and procedures for extending temporary residence cards for foreigners residing in Vietnam? What are the requirements? This is a question of many individuals and businesses when preparing to extend temporary residence cards for foreign employees, relatives, investors, etc. Below, fdiinvietnam.com will answer in detail for you in this article.

Most foreigners who want to live, study and work in Vietnam for a long time often choose to apply for a temporary residence card after entering the country. However, when the temporary residence card expires, foreigners must apply for a temporary residence card extension according to the law if they want to continue staying in Vietnam. This article by fdiinvietnam.com will answer your questions and guide you in preparing documents and carrying out the temporary residence card extension procedure in the most detailed way. 

Conditions for extending temporary residence card for foreigners in Vietnam

Foreigners who meet the following conditions can apply for a temporary residence card extension:

• Have a passport valid for at least 13 months;
• There are individuals, organizations or businesses in Vietnam inviting to sponsor for temporary residence card extension;
• The temporary residence card for extension must be valid and have the symbols: NG3, DT1, DT2, DT3, LD1, LD2, NN1, NN2, LV1, LV2, LS, DH, TT, PV;
• Documents proving the purpose of applying for a temporary residence card extension for foreigners such as: Work permit, work permit exemption certificate, investment license, lawyer practice license… must be valid for at least 1 year or more;
• The permanent/temporary residence card of a foreigner sponsoring a foreign relative to visit or live together in Vietnam must be valid for more than 1 year (if agreed by the organization or enterprise where the foreigner is working).

Application for temporary residence card extension for foreigners in Vietnam

Below, fdiinvietnam.com will guide you through the complete application for temporary residence card extension for foreigners and the documents that need to be presented when completing procedures at the immigration authority:

➤ Required documents

Note:

(*) Depending on each case of temporary residence card extension, you need to provide a notarized copy of one of the following documents proving the purpose of applying for temporary residence card extension:

• Extension of temporary residence card LD1, LD2: Work permit/work permit exemption certificate;
• Extension of temporary residence card LS: Lawyer’s license;
• Extension of temporary residence card DT1, DT2, DT3: Investment certificate/capital contribution certificate;
• Extension of temporary residence card DH: Document of acceptance of study registration/student card;
• Temporary residence card extension: Marriage certificate/Birth certificate.

(**) Organizations that sponsor temporary residence card extensions for foreigners for the first time need to provide additional documents proving legal status, including:

• Document introducing the seal and signature of the authorized person of the organization where the foreigner is working ( Form NA16 );
• Notarized copy of business registration certificate/investment certificate.

➤ Documents to present

• Authorization letter and ID card/CCCD/Passport of the authorized person to carry out procedures at the immigration authority (if the organization or enterprise sends a representative to submit the application);
• In case a foreigner has a Vietnamese relative as a sponsor for the temporary residence card extension, he/she must present the ID card/CCCD/Passport of the Vietnamese sponsoring the foreigner.

Procedures for extending temporary residence cards for foreigners in Vietnam

Time and subjects to submit application for temporary residence card extension

• Currently, there are no specific regulations on the time for submitting applications for temporary residence card extensions for foreigners. Therefore, to avoid being fined for overstaying the temporary residence card, individuals and businesses sponsoring foreigners should submit applications for temporary residence card extensions 7-10 working days before the card expires.

Competent authority to extend temporary residence card

Individuals and businesses inviting or sponsoring foreigners must submit applications for temporary residence card extension directly at:

• Immigration Department – ​​Ministry of Public Security;
• Or Immigration Department of Provincial/City Police.

Time and fee for temporary residence card extension

• Time to process application: 5 working days from the date of receipt of valid application;
• The fee for temporary residence card extension is 10 USD/time. The applicant for temporary residence card extension pays the fee directly at the immigration authority after being notified that the application is valid.

Note : In case of temporary residence card expiration, depending on the severity of the violation, foreigners may be administratively fined from 500,000 VND – 20,000,000 VND or may be deported according to the law.

Temporary residence card renewal service for foreigners of fdiinvietnam.com 

Customers and businesses who need to extend temporary residence cards for relatives and foreign workers but do not yet understand the documents and procedures can refer to the temporary residence card extension service of fdiinvietnam.com.

Content of temporary residence card renewal service of fdiinvietnam.com:

• Detailed advice on conditions and documents required to renew temporary residence card in each case;
• Prepare temporary residence card extension documents on behalf of customers and present them for signature on site;
• Represent clients to submit documents at immigration authorities;
• Support in handling difficult cases of extension applications;
• Competitive cost, one-time all-inclusive quote, no additional charges;
• Free delivery of results to your door.

 Reference: Visa and temporary residence card services for foreigners, from 5,000,000 VND.

Some questions about temporary residence card extension procedures for foreigners

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