What is the sponsoring application form for foreign family members to enter Vietnam (NA3)? Where to download the sponsoring application form (NA3)?
What is the sponsoring application form for foreign family members to enter Vietnam (NA3)? Where to download the sponsoring application form (NA3)?
On June 30, 2023, the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam issued Circular 22/2023/TT-BCA. Here, amending some samples of papers issued together with Circular 04/2015/TT-BCA stipulating the form of related documents to the entry, exit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam.
Accordingly, the sponsoring application form for foreign family members to enter Vietnam (NA3) is the form issued together with Circular 22/2023/TT-BCA.
The sponsoring application form for foreign family members to enter Vietnam according to Circular 22/2023/TT-BCA effective from August 15, 2023.
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What are the obligations of inviting entities in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 2, Article 45 of the Law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam 2014 stipulates on the obligations of inviting entities as follows:
Rights and obligations of inviting entities
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2. Inviting entities have are obliged to:
a) Follow procedures for inviting, sponsoring foreigners to enter, leave Vietnam, or reside in Vietnam in accordance with this Law;
b) Instruct foreigners to comply with law, respect the traditions and customs of Vietnam;
c) Fulfill the obligations of sponsors as prescribed by law; cooperate with competent authorities of Vietnam in resolving issues pertaining to the invited or sponsor foreigners;
d) Cooperate with competent in monitoring foreigners’ activities in accordance with their entry purposes while they are temporarily residing in Vietnam; cooperate with lodging establishments in declaring temporary residence of foreigners;
dd) Cooperate with regulatory bodies in completing the procedures for inviting/sponsoring foreigners to enter Vietnam to do activities subject to approval by the said regulatory bodies before making the invitation or sponsorship.
e) Notify immigration authorities in writing of the cases in which foreigners granted entry/exit/residence permits no longer wish to be sponsored during their temporary residence period in Vietnam, and cooperate with competent authorities in requesting such foreigners to leave Vietnam.
Thus, the obligations of inviting entities has the above responsibilities.
What are the regulations on printing, using and managing specimen papers in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Article 5 of Circular 04/2015/TT-BCA as amended by Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular 57/2020/TT-BCA as follows:
Printing, using and managing specimen papers
1. White printed forms (visas, temporary resident cards, permanent resident cards and visa-free entry:
a. Immigration Department is contractually responsible to Science and Technology Institute - Ministry of Public Security for conducting research, designing and producing blank prints to promptly fulfill requirements of competent agencies capable of issuing visas, temporary resident cards, permanent residence cards and visa-free entry documents
b. Competent agencies that issue visas, temporary and permanent resident cards, visa-free entries must manage white printed forms under confidentiality regime; issue them to right persons according to the provisions of law.
c. Before November 15 annually, competent agencies that issue visas, temporary and permanent resident cards, visa-free entries must plan and register with Immigration Administration for the quantity of white printed forms needed for the following year. Manner of registration is as follows: Vietnam’s representative bodies overseas and agencies affiliated to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall register with the Consular Department – Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs; units controlling entry and exit at the international border gates (under the Ministry of Defence) shall register with Department of Border Gate affiliated to Vietnam Border Defense Force; Immigration Office – Public Security of the central-affiliated provinces and cities shall register directly with Immigration Administration.
2. When used, specimen papers used by immigration authority as mentioned in Article 3 hereof shall be printed on A4 size paper and not be modified in any way.
3. Specimen papers used by agencies, organizations, and individuals as mentioned in Article 2 hereof may be obtained via the portals of immigration authority, overseas visa-issuing authority of Vietnam. When used, specimen papers shall not be modified and must be filled up with adequate information as instructed.
Thus, at present, the printing, using and managing specimen papers are carried out according to the above provisions.
Circular 22/2023/TT-BCA takes effect from August 15, 2023.
The electronic visas issued before August 15, 2023 can be used to enter and exit Vietnam until the expiry of the visa.
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