HOW TO APPLY VIETNAM DEPENDENT VISA EXTENSION FOR FOREIGNER'S RELATIVES 2024

Monday, 30/09/24

Are you planning a long-term stay in Vietnam with your family? It's important to understand the process for extending dependent visas to ensure a smooth experience for your loved ones. This guide will provide detailed information on the requirements, procedures, and essential tips for extending dependent visas in Vietnam. Whether you're a foreign resident or a Vietnamese citizen with foreign family members, we'll cover everything you need to know. From gathering the necessary documents to understanding the eligibility criteria, this guide from Visa5s.com will equip you with the knowledge you need for a hassle-free experience for your family.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR DEPENDENT VISA EXTENSIONS IN VIETNAM 2024

Family relationship: must be directed relationship like spouse, children, parents.
Proof of Relationship: Documents like marriage certificates, birth certificates, or family book is required to prove the family relationship.
Consular Legalization: All documents to prove family relationship must be consular legalization at your home country before used in Vietnam. The specific procedure for consular legalization may vary by country, so consult the relevant authorities in your home country for more information.
Visa validity: Can be 01 months, 03 months, however, the validity of the dependent visa cannot exceed the validity of the sponsored person's visa.
Passport expiration: Ensure your passport has sufficient validity remaining. If your passport is nearing expiration, renew it before applying for the visa extension.
Additional Considerations: Depending on your individual circumstances, you may need to provide additional documents or meet other specific criteria.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VIETNAM DEPENDENT VISA EXTENSION FOR FOREIGNER’S RELATIVES 2024

No.	LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS	HOW TO PREPARE
No.	LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS	Original	Certified true copy	Vietnamese certified translation
DOCUMENTS FROM THE APPLICANT FOR DEPENDENT VISA EXTENSION
1	Current Passport	x
2	Current TRC or Visa (TT or VR type with the purpose is Family Visit)	x
3	Online Residential Confirmation Certificate	x
4	Consular Legalization of marriage certificates, birth certificates, or family book			x
DOCUMENTS FROM THE SPONSORING PERSON
5	Passport		x
6	Work permit		x
7	Temporary Residence Card		x
8	Visa Extension Application form (with signature and sealing from the company they are working for)	x
9	Business License of the company they are working for	x

DETAILED PROCEDURE FOR VIETNAM VISA EXTENSION SUBMISSION 2024

To ensure a smooth and hassle-free visa extension or renewal, please follow our instructions:

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE

DESCRIPTION FOR EACH STEP

STEP 1

PREPARE DOCUMENTS

Gather all necessary documents listed above.

Double-check that all documents are correct and complete.

STEP 2

ONLINE SUBMISSION

After gathering all the documentation required for extending a visa in Vietnam, you need to submit it online as the instruction below

Step 1: Scan all required documents.

Step 2: Access the government link to fill out the information and submit the application.

Note:

Upload a 4x6 JPEG photo.
Upload a JPEG file of the passport page.
Save other files in PDF format, each not exceeding 5MB, in the respective sections where document uploads are permitted.

STEP 3

IN PERSON SUBMISSION

After successfully submitting the application online you will submit the hard copy of application at the Immigration Department in the cities/provinces where the foreigners are residing and working.

STEP 4

PAY FEES AND WAITING FOR RESULT

After successfully submitting the original documents, you will receive a payment link. Follow the instructions on the website to complete the payment and inform the processing agency so they can provide you with a payment receipt.

Processing Time: Typically, it takes about 5 - 7 working days to process a visa extension

STEP 5

COLLECT UPDATED VISA

Once approved, collect your passport with the updated visa from the Immigration Department.

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