Decree 82: Guidance on extension of temporary residence duration in Vietnam

According to Vietnam’s regulations, each person who enters Vietnam using certificates of visa exemption shall be granted a certificate of temporary residence that is effective for 6 months for each entry; if the remaining duration of the certificate of visa exemption is shorter than 06 months, the duration of the certificate of temporary residence shall be the same as that of the certificate of visa exemption. However, if the person who enters Vietnam using a certificate of visa exemption wishes to stay for more than 06 months, receives a guarantee from an organization or individual in Vietnam, and is able to provide acceptable explanation shall be granted an extension of temporary residence duration for up to 06 more months.

According to Decree No. 82/2015/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, each applicant for extension of temporary residence duration shall submit an application to Immigration Administration or Immigration Department of provincial police authority, which consists of:

a) The passport or another international travel document, or a permanent residence permit issued by an authority of the foreign country to the Vietnamese person residing therein;

b) An application form for extension of temporary residence duration;

c) The certificate of visa exemption.

Within 05 working days from the receipt of satisfactory documents, Immigration Administration or Immigration Department of the provincial police authority shall consider granting extension of temporary residence duration.

View full text at Decree No. 82/2015/NĐ-CP of Vietnam’s Government, effective from November 15, 2015.

Thu Ba

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