1. What is Temporary residence card?

Temporary residence card is a type of document issued by the Immigration Department or competent authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to foreigners who are allowed to reside for a period in Vietnam and the temporary residence card has the value of replacing the visa.

2. Who is a Temporary residence card lawyer?

A Temporary residence card lawyer is qualified lawyer who has considerable experience and knowledge as well in visas, passports, immigration and residence for foreigners. They may provide legal advice and carry out all the procedures that help foreigners to work or live in Vietnam.

Temporary residence card lawyer in Quang Nam is one of a kind, shall specially help foreigners who are or intend to work or live in Quang Nam, Vietnam.

3. What are the benefits when obtaining a TRC in Vietnam?

With a temporary residence card, foreigners are exempted from visa when entering and exiting Vietnam, can stay long-term in Vietnam and save on visa extension costs; have the opportunity to buy an apartment, rent a house in Vietnam more easily, more conveniently stay to conduct business activities, get married in Vietnam... and many other benefits.

4. What work does a Temporary residence card lawyer in Quang Nam do?

Language barriers, many legal documents, documents, complex administrative procedures, many types of temporary residence cards... cause difficulties and confusion for foreigners. Temporary residence card lawyer in Quang Nam helps Clients perform the following tasks:

• Providing information and legal advice: Lawyers will provide detailed information about available types of temporary residence cards and related legal regulations. Our lawyers will answer your questions and provide legal advice so you understand the process and requirements related to temporary residence card issuance.
• Preparing documents and records: Lawyers will guide you on the necessary documents to apply for a temporary residence card. Your lawyer will collect, check and prepare necessary documents such as personal records, identification documents, employment information and other documents as requested by the authorities.
• Representing and handling legal procedures: Lawyers will represent you in the process of working with relevant authorities to apply for a temporary residence card as well as prepare and submit the card application, and monitor processing progress and ensure compliance with legal processes.
• Resolving legal issues: In case a legal issue or dispute arises regarding the application for a temporary residence card, a lawyer will represent you and protect your rights and benefits.
• Updating information and changes: Lawyers counsel on temporary residence card issuance in Quang Nam will provide information on the latest regulations and changes in the field of temporary residence card issuance. Our lawyers will help you update information and make necessary changes in case you want to renew your card or convert to other card types.

5. Why should you retain a Temporary residence card lawyer in Quang Nam?

• Professional knowledge: Too many forms of temporary residence cards, complex legal regulations, administrative procedures and languages barriers may lead foreigners confused. A Temporary residence card lawyer in Quang Nam – person having professional knowledge and understanding of residence for foreigners in Quang Nam – will advise on procedures and all detailed information about types of temporary residence cards, necessary documents and card application process. They shall be a reliable helper for Clients, support Clients receive a Temporary Residence Card in the fastest time and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
• Ensuring legal compliance: Temporary residence card lawyers in Quang Nam help ensure compliance with procedures and legal regulations related to temporary residence card. Clients will receive specific instructions from lawyers about the forms and documents Clients need to prepare, helping Clients avoid errors or violations of law that could delay or deny their card application.
• Saving time and effort: The process of applying for a temporary residence card in Quang Nam can be very complicated and requires considerable effort and time. Hiring a lawyer means Clients can shift the legal burden to them and focus on other activities while the lawyer handles the legal proceedings.
• Dealing with legal issues: In case Clients encounter a legal issue related to applying for a temporary residence card, an experienced lawyer will represent Clients and protect their rights during the dispute resolution process. 

The above reasons will help increase the likelihood of success in the card application process and solve problems that arise for Clients when Clients hire a Temporary residence card lawyer in Quang Nam.

6. Temporary Residence Card Lawyer in Quang Nam of Phong & Partners Law Firm

Temporary Residence Card Lawyer in Quang Nam belongs to Phong & Partners Law Firm System, which is proud to be a legal service provider highly appreciated and trusted by many foreign individuals and organizations. Phong & Partners Law Firm works with the philosophy of “Honor justice – Respect goodwill”, with high professional experience, a sense of responsibility, and always putting the word “Heart” to the profession on the top, Phong & Partners commits to always giving our Clients satisfaction when experiencing our legal services. If you want to learn more about Temporary Residence Card Lawyer in Quang Nam, please contact us via the information below:

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Add: 6th Floor, Thanh Loi Building, 249 Nguyen Van Linh, Vinh Trung ward, Thanh Khe District, Da Nang city

Tel: 02363.822.678 - 0905.102.425

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7. Subjects granted temporary residence cards and duration of temporary residence cards in Vietnam

Pursuant to Article 36 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, amended by Article 1.14 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam Vietnam 2019, regulations on subjects eligible for temporary residence cards as follows:

“Article 36. Cases of being granted temporary residence cards and temporary residence card symbols

1. Cases of being granted a temporary residence card include:

a) Foreigners who are members of diplomatic missions, consulates, representative agencies of international organizations under the United Nations, intergovernmental organizations in Vietnam and their spouses and children under 18 years old , a maid who comes along on a term basis;

b) Foreigners entering the country with visas with symbols LV1, LV2, LS, DT1, DT2, DT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LD1, LD2, TT”.

Basically, Temporary residence card lawyer in Quang Nam gives out following cases of granting a temporary residence card:

• LV1: People working with departments, agencies, and units directly under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam; National Assembly, Government, Central Committee of Vietnam Fatherland Front, Supreme People's Court, Supreme People's Procuracy, State Audit of Vietnam, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government; Provincial Party Committee, City Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee of provinces and centrally governed cities.
• LV2: People working with socio-political organizations, social organizations, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
• LS: Foreign lawyer practicing in Vietnam
• DT1: Foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with contributed capital worth VND 100 billion or more or investing in industries, occupations with investment incentives, and localities. Investment incentives table decided by the Government.
• DT2: Foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with capital contribution worth from 50 billion VND to under 100 billion VND or investing in industries and professions that encourage investment Development investment is decided by the Government.
• DT3: Foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with contributed capital worth from 03 billion VND to less than 50 billion VND.
• NN1: The person is the Head of a representative office or project of an international organization or foreign non-governmental organization in Vietnam.
• NN2: Head of representative offices, branches of foreign traders, representative offices of economic, cultural organizations, and other foreign professional organizations in Vietnam.
• DH: People who intern and study
• PV1: Reporter, journalist resident in Vietnam
• LD1: Foreigners working in Vietnam with confirmation that they are not subject to a work permit, unless an international treaty to which Vietnam is a member has other provisions.
• LD2: Foreigners working in Vietnam who are required to have a work permit.
• TT: Foreigners who are spouses, children under 18 years old of foreigners who are granted visas with symbols LV1, LV2, LS, DT1, DT2, DT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LD1, LD2 or Foreigners are fathers, mothers, wives, husbands, and children of Vietnamese citizens.

8. Temporary Residence Card Lawyer in Quang Nam guides on documents and procedures for applying for temporary residence cards for foreigners

The sequence of steps to apply for a temporary residence card for foreigners in Quang Nam is as follows:

Step 1: Prepare documents according to legal regulations.

Documents:

• Written request for temporary residence card (form NA6 for agencies and organizations, NA7 for individuals) – attached;
• Application form for temporary residence card for foreigners (NA8)
• Documents proving eligibility for temporary residence card consideration are one of the following types of documents such as: work permit or other documents proving eligibility for temporary residence card;
• 02 photos sized 2x3 cm (01 photo glued to the declaration, 01 separate photo);

Step 2: Submit application:

• Agencies, organizations and individuals submit applications at the Immigration Department - Ministry of Public Security located at 333-335-337 Nguyen Trai, District 1, Quang Nam. 
• The officer receiving the document checks the legality and content of the document:

• If the document is complete and valid, then receive the document, print and give a receipt, and set a date to return the results.
• If the document is not valid, the officer receiving the document will guide the submitter to supplement the document to make it complete.

Application submission time: From Monday to Saturday morning every week (except New Year and holidays).

Step 3: Get results:

• The person who comes to receive the results gives the receipt and passport to the officer who returns the results for inspection and comparison. If there is a result of granting a temporary residence card, the request to pay the fee then signs and gives the temporary residence card to the person who receives the results. Person who comes to receive the results (even if they are not resolved).
• Temporary Residence Card Lawyer in Quang Nam would like to note about the time to return results: From Monday to Friday every week (except New Year and holidays).

9. The duration of a temporary residence card

Article 38 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, amended and supplemented by Article 1.16 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2019, regulations on the duration of temporary residence cards for foreigners are as follows:

• The duration of the temporary residence card issued is at least 30 days shorter than the remaining validity of the passport.
• Temporary residence card with symbol DT1 is valid for no more than 10 years.
• Temporary residence cards with symbols NG3, LV1, LV2, LS, DT2 and DH are valid for no more than 5 years.
• Temporary residence cards with symbols NN1, NN2, DT3, TT are valid for no more than 03 years.
• Temporary residence cards with symbols LD1, LD2 and PV1 are valid for no more than 02 years.

10. Q&A related to temporary residence card

(1) Temporary Residence Card Lawyer in Quang Nam gives foreigners answers related to the topic: Can my employer cancel my TRC in Vietnam?

Vietnam immigration department is the only organization can issue, extend and cancel Vietnam temporary resident card. The sponsored company cannot cancel TRC by themselves

(2) What is the difference between TRC and work permit in Vietnam?

Basically, TRC and work permit are different. A work permit is granted when foreinger work in Vietnam under the Law on Labor for one only case, while a TRC shall replace a visa and it shall be issued when a foreign worker has a work permit or an Investment Certificate… This means TRC is granted after work permit, and there are many cases for granting TRC, not only working in VN.

(3) Do I need a visa if I have a TRC Vietnam?

Foreigners holding TRC cards will be exempt from visas and can enter and exit multiple times according to the work needs within the duration of the card, thus it helps save time and money for Vietnam visa application as well as Vietnam visa extension during the entry, exit, and residence in Vietnam.

(4) Can you extend a TRC in Vietnam?

Depending on the type of temporary residence card for foreigners, there will be a different term but not more than 10 years. However, when the period of the temporary residence card expires, a foreigner wishing to continue residing in Vietnam can apply for an extension of the temporary residence card.
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