Question

I am an expat. I have an investor visa (DT-visa) and a temporary residence card in Vietnam. I have resided in Vietnam for more than 03 years. May I apply for a permanent residence card in Vietnam ?

Answer

Permanent residence cards for foreigners in Vietnam ?

Please check if you fall into cases and conditions below for granting permanent residence status in Vietnam.

Cases may be considered for granting permanent residence status in Vietnam:

Foreigners who have contributed to the development and protection of Vietnam and are awarded medals or titles by Vietnam’s government. 

Foreigners who are scientists or experts temporarily residing in Vietnam.

Any foreigner sponsored by his parent, spouse, or child who is a Vietnamese citizen and has a permanent residence in Vietnam.

Any person without nationalities who has had a temporary residence in Vietnam from 2000 or earlier (Article 39 Law No. 47/2014/QH13 dated 06/16/2014).

Conditions for granting permanent residence status:

- Any of the foreigners mentioned in Article 39 of this Law may be granted permanent residence status if he/she has a legitimate residence 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 have had a temporary residence in Vietnam for 03 consecutive years or more (Article 40 Law No. 47/2014/QH13 dated 06/16/2014)./.

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