In 2016, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam issued Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BNG providing guidelines for procedures for issue of visa and temporary residence cards, and extension of temporary residence permit to foreigners in Vietnam within its jurisdiction.
According to Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BNG of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, an application for extension of temporary residence permits includes:
- A diplomatic note or written request for extension of temporary residence permit.
- A foreigner's passport that is valid for more than 30 days from the date of application of extension.
- An application form for visa and extension of temporary residence permit countersigned and sealed by the guaranteeing entity.
- 01 photo of ID of members of the diplomatic mission of the foreigner’s country in Vietnam issued by the Directorate of State Protocol or Department of Foreign Affairs of Ho Chi Minh in case the foreigner comes to Vietnam for visiting members of diplomatic missions of his/her country in Vietnam.
- 01 copy of the valid employment contract if the foreigner is a contractual staff working for the diplomatic mission of his/her country in Vietnam.
View the procedures for grant of extension of temporary residence permits at Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BNG of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam, effective from September 01, 2016.
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