Procedures for Applying for a Temporary Labor Residence Card – Detailed Instructions

Procedures for applying for a temporary labor residence card is the process that foreigners working in Vietnam need to follow to be allowed to reside legally during their working time. This process requires careful document preparation and compliance with Vietnamese law. The article below will provide detailed information about the procedure, helping customers understand and properly implement the process of issuing temporary residence cards for foreigners.

What is a temporary residence card? Types of temporary labor residence cards

Temporary residence card is a document issued by the immigration management agency or a competent agency of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to foreigners, who are allowed to reside for a period of time in Vietnam and is valid in lieu of a visa. For foreign workers, there are two types of temporary residence cards, symbols LD1 and LD2, with validity not exceeding 2 years:

• Temporary residence card LD1: Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam and having confirmation that they are not subject to a work permit, unless an international treaty to which Vietnam is a member has other provisions.
• Temporary residence card LD2: Issued to foreigners working in Vietnam who require a work permit.

Procedures for applying for a temporary labor residence card

Procedures for applying for a temporary labor residence card for foreigners comply with the provisions of Article 37 Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014 and Article 4 of Circular 31/2015/TT-BCA.

Prepare documents

Dossier to apply for a temporary labor residence card includes:

• Document requesting temporary residence card (forms NA6 and NA8 for agencies and organizations; forms NA7 and NA8 for individuals). These forms are issued together with Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BCA;
• Application form for temporary residence card with photo;
• Passport;
• And other related documents.

Resolve temporary residence card issuance

• Submit application: Submit application to the Immigration Department or Immigration Management Department of the Provincial or City Police where the inviting or sponsoring agency or organization is headquartered or where the inviting or sponsoring individual resides.
• Processing time: Within 05 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents.
• Receive results: If the application is approved, the foreigner will be issued a temporary residence card.

Fee for issuance of temporary labor residence card

The fee for issuing a temporary labor residence card is prescribed in Circular No. 25/2021/TT-BTC dated April 7, 2021 of the Ministry of Finance. Accordingly, the fee for issuing a new temporary residence card depends on the term of the temporary residence card.

Temporary residence cards are valid for no more than 2 years, so the fee is 145 USD/card. If renewing temporary residence card: 10 USD/time.

Consulting services and guidance on applying for a temporary labor residence card

Long Phan Consulting Company provides consulting services and support for applying for temporary labor residence cards for foreigners in Vietnam. We will provide customers with the following services:

• Consulting on conditions for foreign workers to be granted temporary residence cards;
• Consulting with competent authorities to issue temporary residence cards;
• Draft and complete the application for a temporary residence card;
• Instructions on procedures for applying for a temporary labor residence card;
• Consulting and guidance on matching documents when applying for a temporary residence card;
• Support in resolving problems that arise during the process of applying for a temporary residence card.

Frequently asked questions about procedures for applying for a temporary labor residence card

Below are frequently asked questions about granting temporary residence cards to foreign workers, customers can refer to:

How long is the temporary labor residence card valid for?

Temporary residence card has a maximum validity of 02 years.

Do foreign workers need a work permit to apply for a temporary residence card?

Foreign workers must have a work permit to apply for a LD2 temporary residence card. However, if the foreign worker is exempt from a work permit, they can apply for a LD1 temporary residence card.

Where can I apply for a temporary residence card?

You can submit your application at the Immigration Department, or Immigration Management Department of the Provincial, or City Police where the inviting, or sponsoring agency, or organization is headquartered, or where the inviting, or sponsoring individual resides.

What should I do if I lose my temporary residence card?

In case of losing the temporary residence card, the card holder needs to carry out procedures to apply for a temporary residence card again. The application for re-issuance needs to prepare the required documents and submit them to the immigration management agency.

What is the basic difference between LD1 and LD2 temporary residence cards?

Temporary residence card LD1 is issued to foreigners working in Vietnam and has confirmation that they are not subject to a work permit. Temporary residence card LD2 is issued to foreigners working in Vietnam who require a work permit.

If the information on my temporary residence card is incorrect, what should I do?

If the information on your temporary residence card is incorrect, you need to carry out procedures to request information correction at the immigration management agency.

How long does it take to process an application for a temporary residence card?

Processing time is 05 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents.

With experience and deep understanding of immigration law, Long Phan Consulting Company provides customers with consulting and support services for applying for temporary labor residence cards quickly, effectively, and professionally. Customers who need advice or use the service, please contact the hotline: 0906735386 for support.