Determination of duration of temporary residence in Vietnam of a foreigner applying for permanent residence

The determination of duration of temporary residence in Vietnam of a foreigner applying for permanent residence  (hereinafter referred to as applicant) is prescribed in Circular No. 31/2015/BCA of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam as follows:

- The applicant has temporarily resided in Vietnam for at least consecutive 3 years as prescribed in Clause 3 Article 40 of the Law on entry, exit, transit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam (hereinafter referred to as Law) according to the entry and exit visa borne at the checkpoint within latest 4 years from the date on which the application for permanent residence is submitted.

- Documents proving that the applicant has temporarily resided in Vietnam before 2000 as prescribed in Point b Clause 1 Article 42 of the Law, including: certification of temporary residence; temporary residence register; description of duration of temporary residence in Vietnam certified by the police authority of commune/ward/town where the applicant (without nationality) temporarily resides.

Procedures and power to grant permanent residence status shall comply with Articles 41 and 42 of the Law.

Moreover, Circular No. 31/2015/BCA stipulates that the applicant prescribed in Clauses 1 and 2 Article 39 of the Law shall submit an application at Immigration Administration Department. The applicant prescribed in Clauses 3 and 4 Article 39 of the Law shall submit an application at the Division of immigration administration of police authority of the province.

View more details at Circular No. 31/2015/BCA of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, effective from August 20, 2015.

Thu Ba

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