Permanent residence card is a document proving that a foreigner is allowed to reside long-term in Vietnam. To be granted this card, foreigners must fully meet the conditions and carry out the procedures prescribed by law.

1. Legal basis

Procedures for granting permanent residence cards to foreigners in Vietnam are specified in the following legal documents:

• Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam (Law No. 47/2014/QH13, amended and supplemented in 2019).
• Decree No. 152/2020/ND-CP: Instructions for implementing the Immigration Law.
• Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BCA: Specific instructions on procedures related to permanent residence cards.

2. Cases considered for permanent residence:

• Foreigners who have made contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Vietnamese Fatherland are awarded medals or state honorary titles by the Vietnamese government.
• Foreigners are scientists and experts temporarily residing in Vietnam.
• Foreigners are sponsored by their father, mother, wife, husband, or children who are Vietnamese citizens permanently residing in Vietnam.
• Stateless people who have temporarily resided continuously in Vietnam since 2000 or before.

3. Conditions for foreigners to be granted permanent residence cards in Vietnam

• Foreigners specified in the above cases are considered for permanent residence if they have a legal residence and a stable income. tell brave life in Vietnam.
• Foreigners who are scientists or experts temporarily residing in Vietnam must be requested by the Minister, Head of a ministerial-level agency, or an agency under the Government that manages the state in that person’s field of expertise.
• Foreigners who are sponsored by their father, mother, wife, husband, or children who are Vietnamese citizens permanently residing in Vietnam and have temporarily resided in Vietnam continuously for 3 years or more.

4. Benefits when foreigners are granted permanent residence cards in Vietnam

When foreigners are granted permanent residence cards in Vietnam, they have the following benefits:

Freedom of movement:

• Visa exemption: Foreigners are exempt from visa when entering and leaving Vietnam.
• Unlimited length of stay.

Benefits equivalent to Vietnamese people:

• Open a bank account: Foreigners can easily open a bank account in Vietnam to perform financial transactions.
• Buying and selling real estate: Owning real estate in Vietnam has become more convenient.
• Participate in social activities: Foreigners can participate in local social activities, clubs, and organizations.
• Have your life, honor, property and legitimate rights and interests protected according to Vietnamese law.

Sponsoring relatives:

• Spouse and children: You can sponsor your spouse and children under 18 years old to settle in Vietnam.
• Parents and grandparents: In some special cases, you can sponsor your parents and grandparents to come to Vietnam to visit or live. 

5. Notes when issuing permanent residence cards to foreigners

Issuing permanent residence cards to foreigners in Vietnam brings many benefits, but it also requires card holders to comply with some strict regulations to maintain long-term residence rights. Below are important notes to know about permanent residence cards:

• Term of permanent residence card: Permanent residence card for foreigners has a maximum term of 10 years. After expiration, the card holder needs to proceed with renewal procedures to continue using their residence rights in Vietnam. Renewing a permanent residence card needs to be done before the card expires to avoid legal risks, such as losing residency rights or being subject to administrative sanctions.
• In case of refusal of permanent residence card: Not all applications for permanent residence card are approved. Some common reasons leading to refusal of permanent residence cards include:

• Violating the law: Foreigners who have violated Vietnam’s legal regulations, including immigration laws, criminal laws, or other administrative regulations, will be considered for refusal to issue a card.
• Not meeting the conditions: If the foreigner cannot prove that he or she has continuously resided in Vietnam or does not meet other criteria such as financial, personal, or sponsorship relationship, the application will be rejected. refuse.
• No valid guarantor: In case a foreigner needs a guarantor, if the guarantor individual or organization is not legal or qualified, the application may also be rejected.

To avoid rejection, foreigners need to carefully study the legal regulations and prepare complete and accurate documents before applying for a permanent residence card.

• Periodic inspection: After being granted a permanent residence card, foreigners need to comply with periodic inspection requirements from authorities to: 

• Verify maintenance of residency: Ensure the card holder still meets the relevant legal criteria.
• Update personal information: Report changes related to personal information such as residential address, marital status, or occupation.
• Compliance with legal regulations: Permanent residence cards can be revoked if foreigners do not comply with regulations or violate the law during their stay in Vietnam.

In short, a permanent residence card for foreigners in Vietnam is an important legal tool, bringing many benefits to the holder and contributing to promoting international integration. However, to be granted a permanent residence card, foreigners need to strictly comply with the provisions of Vietnamese law, prepare complete documents and follow the correct procedures. A permanent residence card not only ensures stable residence rights but is also an opportunity for foreigners to build a long-term life in Vietnam legally and sustainably.

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