A foreign couple is seen at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, January 2023. Photo by Read/Quynh Tran
As more foreigners move to Vietnam for long-term work and residence, questions are rising about when a temporary residence card is required, who is eligible to apply, and how it compares to a standard visa in terms of validity, benefits, and administrative procedures.
Reader Sophia sent some of these questions to Read:
I am a foreigner planning to work and live long-term in Vietnam, drawn by the country’s nature and people.
I understand that, in addition to a visa, foreigners may also apply for a temporary residence card. However, I am unclear about the specific circumstances in which this document is required.
I would also like to know what advantages a temporary residence card offers compared with a standard visa, as well as the procedures for obtaining one.
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