Dear guys, I am planning to move to Vietnam and have some questions about long-term visa.
Do I need a sponsor from Vietnamese company? Can I extend the visa after it expires. is it possible to get visa on arrival?
Thanks your for help in advance.
Hi Alex. Thank you sooo much for your help. I greatly appreciate. :) If I understand correctly, I must have a work permit and convert business visa to temporary residential card within Vietnam. So lots of things to do. :) Thanks very much again! Have a nice day.
Anonymous (not verified) on 29 Jan 2016 - 06:33
Hi Trista,
After doing a bit of research, it seems that you do need to be working at a company in order to apply for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC), which is valid for 1-3 years.
The TRC replaces the business visa, so as far as I understand you will need to apply for a TRC within the country. You will need to have a valid work permit (which you can only get through an employer) in order to apply for a TRC.
I would urge you to speak to the Vietman embassy in the United States, +1 202 861 0737 just to confirm.
Kind regards,
Alex
Anonymous (not verified) on 26 Jan 2016 - 11:33
Hi Trista
Have a look at our Visas for Vietnam page for information about your query. Where are you from?
To stay long-term, you will likely need a residence visa.
Kind regards,
Alex
Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Jan 2016 - 10:11
Hi Alex! :) Thanks a lot for your reply. I am from America. Actually, I have searched some information on long-term visa but it's quite conflict that confuses me. So I am here to look for help from you guys. As what is said on http://www.vietnamvisa-easy.com/how-to-get-a-vietnam-visa/how-to-get-a-long-term-vietnam-visa, it's possible to get a long visa without sponsor at embassy AT THIS TIME and another page at http://tuoitrenews.vn/society/31980/vietnam-may-grant-oneyear-visa-to-us-tourists-official said that the government is ABOUT TO grant long-term visa for American tourists (does it mean no sponsor required?). And on visa page http://www.expatarrivals.com/vietnam/visas-for-vietnam, I understand that I can get a long visa only when I have a job and sponsor. So what's the correct information? The visa procedure is so complicated.
visaforvietnam.vn on 8 Jun 2016 - 06:09
HI All,
Vietnam visa on arrival for one year is possible to apply at www.visaforvietnam.vn .
It is cheap and trusted visa service.
Happy to help!
All the best with your move!
Kind regards,
Alex
After doing a bit of research, it seems that you do need to be working at a company in order to apply for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC), which is valid for 1-3 years.
The TRC replaces the business visa, so as far as I understand you will need to apply for a TRC within the country. You will need to have a valid work permit (which you can only get through an employer) in order to apply for a TRC.
I would urge you to speak to the Vietman embassy in the United States, +1 202 861 0737 just to confirm.
Kind regards,
Alex
Have a look at our Visas for Vietnam page for information about your query. Where are you from?
To stay long-term, you will likely need a residence visa.
Kind regards,
Alex