What are the procedures for granting permanent residence status to foreigners in Vietnam? What is the application?
What is the application for permanent residence status for foreigners in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 41 of the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014 as follows:
Procedures for granting permanent residence status
1. Any foreigners applying permanent residence status (hereinafter referred to as applicant) shall follow the procedures at an immigration authority. The application consists of:
a) A written request permanent residence status;
b) A criminal record issued by a competent authority of the country of which the applicant is a citizen;
c) A diplomatic note from a diplomatic mission of the country, of which the applicant is a citizen, requesting grant of permanent residence status to the applicant;
d) Certified true copy of the passport;
dd) Papers proving the fulfillment of requirements mentioned in Article 40 of this Law;
e) A note of sponsorship (applied to the foreigner mentioned in Clause 3 Article 39 of this Law).
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Thus, according to regulations, the application for permanent residence status for foreigners in Vietnam includes the following documents:
- A written request permanent residence status;
- A criminal record issued by a competent authority of the country of which the applicant is a citizen;
- A diplomatic note from a diplomatic mission of the country, of which the applicant is a citizen, requesting grant of permanent residence status to the applicant;
- Certified true copy of the passport;
- Papers proving the fulfillment of requirements mentioned in Article 40 of this Law;
- A note of sponsorship (applied to the foreigner mentioned in Clause 3 Article 39 of the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014.)
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What are the procedures for granting permanent residence status to foreigners in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 41 of the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014, the procedure for granting permanent residence status to foreigners in Vietnam includes the following steps:
Step 1. Any foreigners applying permanent residence status (hereinafter referred to as applicant) shall follow the procedures at an immigration authority.
Step 2. Within 04 months from the receipt of sufficient documents, the Minister of Public Security shall consider granting the permanent residence status; if further investigation is deem necessary, the deadline may be extended for up to 02 months.
Step 3. The immigration authority shall send a written notification of the result to the applicant and the police authority of the province where the foreigner wishes to have a permanent residence.
Step 4. Within 04 working days from the receipt of the notification from the immigration authority, the police authority of the province shall notify the foreigner of the grant of permanent residence status.
Step 5. Within 03 months from the receipt of the notification of the grant of permanent residence status, the foreigner must go to the immigration authority affiliated to the provincial police department to receive the permanent residence card.
Accordingly, procedures for granting permanent residence cards to foreigners in Vietnam are carried out according to the above steps.
What are the cases in which grant of permanent residence status to foreigners in Vietnam is considered?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 39 of the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014 as follows:
Cases in which grant of permanent residence status is considered
1. Foreigners who have contributed to the development and protection of Vietnam and are awarded medals or titles by Vietnam’s government.
2. Foreigners who are scientists or experts temporarily residing in Vietnam.
3. Any foreigner sponsored by his parent, spouse, or child who is a Vietnamese citizen and has a permanent residence in Vietnam.
4. Any person without nationalities who has had a temporary residence in Vietnam from 2000 or earlier.
Thus, based on the above provisions, foreigners who are considered for permanent residence include the following cases:
- 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.
What conditions must a foreigner who is a scientist or expert temporarily residing in Vietnam meet to be considered for permanent residence in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 40 of the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014 as follows:
Conditions for considering grant of permanent residence status
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Any of the foreigners mentioned in Clause 3 Article 39 who have had a temporary residence in Vietnam for 03 consecutive years or more.
Clause 2, Article 39 of the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014 provides as follows:
Cases in which grant of permanent residence status is considered
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2. Foreigners who are scientists or experts temporarily residing in Vietnam.
Thus, based on the above provisions, foreigners who are scientists or experts temporarily residing in Vietnam must be proposed by the Ministers, Heads of ministerial agencies or Governmental agencies in corresponding fields. That person's professional field is recommended to meet the conditions for permanent residence in Vietnam.
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