Permanent residence registration service for foreigners in Vietnam

Permanent residence registration for foreigners in Vietnam is an essential legal procedure for foreigners who wish to settle here long term. This procedure not only helps foreigners stabilize their lives and work in Vietnam for a long time, but also creates opportunities for foreigners to access public services and social benefits such as health insurance and education education, and other support programs. In the following article, Long Phan will help customers access the conditions and regulations regarding this procedure.

When will foreigners be considered for permanent residence in Vietnam?

Permanent residence consideration for foreigners in Vietnam is carried out in specific cases. Pursuant to Article 39 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, amended and supplemented in 2019, foreigners are considered for permanent residence when they fall into one of the following cases:

• People who have made contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Vietnamese Fatherland are awarded state medals or honorary titles by the State;
• Scientist and experts temporarily residing in Vietnam;
• People who are sponsored by their father, mother, wife, husband, or children who are Vietnamese citizens permanently residing in Vietnam;
• Stateless people who have temporarily resided continuously in Vietnam since 2000 or before.

This regulation is intended to create conditions for foreigners who have made significant contributions or have close family ties to Vietnam to live stably and long-term in this country.

Conditions for permanent residence registration for foreigners in Vietnam

To register for permanent residence in Vietnam, foreigners need to meet the following conditions:

• Foreigners who are considered for permanent residence in the above section must have legal residence and a stable income to ensure life in Vietnam.
• For scientists and experts, there must be a proposal from the Minister or Head of the state management agency in their field of expertise.
• For the sponsored person, there must be a period of continuous temporary residence in Vietnam of 3 years or more.

CSPL: Article 40, Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, amended and supplemented in 2019.

Competent authority to consider permanent residence registration for foreigners in Vietnam

According to Vietnamese law, agencies competent to consider permanent residence registration for foreigners include:

• Ministry of Public Security: is the presiding agency and has the highest authority in reviewing documents and deciding to allow foreigners to permanently reside in Vietnam.
• Immigration Department (under the Ministry of Public Security): is the unit that directly receives and evaluates documents and advises the Minister of Public Security to make decisions on permanent residence.
• Police of provinces and centrally run cities: are responsible for receiving documents, preliminary checking and transferring them to the Immigration Department for review.

The approval process is strictly implemented, ensuring legality and national security. The Minister of Public Security is the person with final authority in deciding to allow foreigners to permanently reside in Vietnam.

CSPL: Article 41, Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, amended and supplemented in 2019.

Permanent residence registration procedures for foreigners in Vietnam

Profile components

Permanent residence registration documents for foreigners in Vietnam include:

• Application for permanent residence (according to model NA12).
• The criminal record is issued by the competent authority of the country of which the person is a citizen.
• Certified copy of passport.
• Note from the representative agency of the country of which that person is a citizen requesting Vietnam to grant that person permanent residence.
• Documents proving eligibility to be considered for permanent residence.
• Guarantee letter (if any).

All documents in foreign languages ​​must be translated into Vietnamese and notarized and consular legalized according to Vietnamese law.

CSPL: Clause 1, Article 41, Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, amended and supplemented in 2019.

Execution order

The permanent residence registration process for foreigners in Vietnam includes the following steps:

Step 1: Submit application

• Foreigners submit applications to the Immigration Department or the Police of the province or city where they intend to permanently reside.

Step 2: Receive and check documents:

• The receiving agency will check the completeness and validity of the dossier. If the documents are complete, they will issue a receipt.

Step 3: Document appraisal:

• The Immigration Department conducts application appraisal and verifies information if necessary.

Step 4: Make a decision:

• The Minister of Public Security reviews and issues a decision to permit permanent residence for a period of 4 months (can be extended by 2 months if additional verification is required).

Step 5: Announce results:

• The immigration management agency notifies the results to the applicant and the local police where the foreigner applies for permanent residence.
• Within 05 working days of receiving notification from the immigration management agency, the provincial or city police will notify the foreigner about being granted permanent residence.

Step 7: Issuance of permanent residence card: Within 3 months from the date of receipt of notification, foreigners must go to the immigration management agency to receive a permanent residence card.

CSPL: Article 41, Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, amended and supplemented in 2019.

Consulting services and support for permanent residence registration for foreigners in Vietnam at Long Phan.

Registering permanent residence for foreigners in Vietnam is a complex process, requiring a deep understanding of laws and administrative procedures. Long Phan provides comprehensive consulting and support services during the permanent residence registration process for foreigners in Vietnam. Services include:

• Legal advice on conditions and procedures for permanent residence registration for foreigners in Vietnam;
• Support in preparing and completing documents as requested by authorities;
• Representatives submit applications and monitor the approval process, providing timely information to customers;
• Answer questions and assist in overcoming problems during the permanent residence registration process for customers;
• Providing translation services and consular legalization of necessary documents according to the provisions of law.

With a team of experts with experience in handling administrative procedures, Long Phan will support customers in the permanent residence registration process smoothly and in accordance with the law. If you need professional support, please contact Long Phan immediately via Hotline: 0906735386. We are ready to advise and support customers in registering for permanent residence, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and saving time.