A foreign couple is seen at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, January 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran
As more foreigners move to Vietnam for long-term work and residence, questions are rising about when a temporary residence card is required, who is eligible to apply, and how it compares to a standard visa in terms of validity, benefits, and administrative procedures.
Reader Sophia sent some of these questions to VnExpress:
I am a foreigner planning to work and live long-term in Vietnam, drawn by the country's nature and people.
I understand that, in addition to a visa, foreigners may also apply for a temporary residence card. However, I am unclear about the specific circumstances in which this document is required.
