Permanent residence cards for foreign nationals in Vietnam

Hi DMS Attorneys in Vietnam! I am an IT expert married to a Vietnamese citizen. We are living in Vietnam. I have resided in Vietnam for 05 consecutive years. How can I determine whether I can apply for permanent residence in Vietnam ? Can you advise me about conditions for permanent residence cards in Vietnam ?

Hi!

Eligibility for permanent residence in Vietnam:

Foreigners who are scientists or experts temporarily residing in Vietnam.

A foreigner sponsored by his/her parent, spouse, or child who is a Vietnamese citizen and is a permanent resident in Vietnam.

Conditions for permanent residence permission in Vietnam:

Any of the foreigners mentioned in Article 39 of this Law may be granted permanent residence status if he/she has a legitimate domicile and is making a decent living in Vietnam.

Foreigners mentioned in Clause 2 Article 39 of this Law must be proposed by the Ministers, Heads of ministerial agencies or Governmental agencies in corresponding fields.

Any of the foreigners mentioned in Clause 3 Article 39 who has had a temporary residence in Vietnam for 03 consecutive years or more.

Legal bases:

Article 5 Circular No. 31/2015/TT-BCA dated July 06, 2015

Articles 39 and 40 Law No. 47/2014/QH13 dated June 16, 2014 on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam.

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