Loss of temporary residence card

What should we do to have your lost temporary residence card replaced?

Loss of temporary residence card

Legal bases

Ordinance No. 24/1999/PL- UBTVQH 10 on exit, entry and residence of foreigners in Vietnam

Decree No. 21/ NĐ_CP detailing the implementation of the said ordinance on exit, entry and residence of foreigners in Vietnam

Joint circular No. 01/2012 amending and supplementing the joint circular No. 04/2002/TTLT/BCA-BNG dated 29/01/2002 and joint circular No. 05/2009/TTLT/BCA-BNG dated 12/5/2009 between the Ministry of public security and Ministry of Foreign Affairs on immigration.

Finance Minister’s decision No. 136/1999/QĐ- BTC dated 10/11/1999 promulgating the fee of entry, exit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam

The documents required for the replacement of a lost temporary residence card

– Your foreign passport and 3×4 photo

– The documents from your company/ guarantor

– The written evidence of your legal business or job in Vietnam, including: work permit, labor contract, letter of appointment, investment certificate, business registration certificate

– The application for temporary residence card (Forms NA7 used for company sponsorship / NA6 for individual sponsorship and NA8) from the Immigration Offices.

In case the validity of TRC is less than 01 year, a visa will be applied with understanding that the validity of the visa is the same as the lost TRC’s remaining valid legality. It’s called Vietnam visa extension.

Further information is available in the section of The procedure for the replacement of a temporary residence card.

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