Legal Services for Family Members Applying for a Vietnam Temporary Residence Card

Living and working in Vietnam often means foreign experts, investors, or employees want to bring their families along. To ensure legal stay and convenience, spouses and children of foreigners are eligible to apply for a Vietnam Temporary Residence Card (TRC) based on family sponsorship. This allows dependents to reside legally in Vietnam without the hassle of frequent visa renewals. For personalized legal support in obtaining family-based TRCs, please contact Apolo Lawyers via contact@apolo.com.vn or Hotline (+84) 903 419 479.

Legal Services for Family Members Applying for a Vietnam Temporary Residence Card

1. Who Can Apply for a Family-Based TRC?

Under Vietnamese immigration law, the following family members may apply for a TRC:

• Spouse (husband or wife) of a foreigner who holds a valid TRC in Vietnam.
• Children under 18 years old of the TRC holder.
• In some cases, dependent parents may also be eligible, subject to proof of financial support.

The sponsoring person must already have a valid TRC (based on work permit, investment, or other grounds) before dependents can apply.

2. Documents Required for Family TRC Application

Applying for a TRC for family members involves a combination of immigration and civil documents. These typically include:

• Valid passport of the dependent.
• Proof of relationship (marriage certificate for spouses, birth certificate for children).
• Sponsors TRC and passport copy.
• Application forms (NA5, NA8).
• Local police residence confirmation for the dependent.

⚖Legal issues often arise when marriage or birth certificates are issued abroad. In such cases, these documents must be:

• Consular legalized in the country of issuance.
• Translated into Vietnamese and notarized by a competent authority.

Lawyers help ensure proper legalization and avoid rejection by immigration authorities.

Legal Services for Family Members Applying for a Vietnam Temporary Residence Card

3. Why Hire a Lawyer for Family TRC Services?

While the application process may seem straightforward, family-based TRCs often involve cross-border documents that require careful handling. A lawyer can:

• Verify the validity and legalization of foreign marriage or birth certificates.
• Advise on alternative solutions if original documents are missing or invalid.
• Assist in urgent cases where families need to reunite quickly.
• Represent clients in working with the Immigration Department to speed up processing.

With Apolo Lawyers, you can rest assured that your familys residency in Vietnam is legally protected and smoothly processed, allowing you to focus on your personal and professional life.

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