5-year visa exemption for Taiwanese citizens: Requirements, documents, fees, and where to apply

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The 5-year visa exemption for Taiwanese citizens allows eligible Taiwanese nationals with Vietnamese family ties to enter Vietnam multiple times without applying for a visa for each trip. This visa exemption certificate can be valid for up to five years, depending on passport validity, and is issued to spouses or children of Vietnamese citizens or overseas Vietnamese. With simple procedures, low government fees, and fast processing, it is one of the most convenient long-term entry solutions for Taiwanese citizens traveling to Vietnam for family visits or extended stays.

What is the 5-year visa exemption for Taiwanese citizens?

The 5-year visa exemption (commonly called “Vietnam 5-year visa” in everyday language) is officially a Visa Exemption Certificate that can be valid for up to 5 years, but it must expire at least 6 months before your passport expires.

For Taiwanese citizens, this route typically applies when you are:

• The spouse or child of a Vietnamese citizen, or
• The spouse or child of an overseas Vietnamese (Việt Kiều).

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Eligibility conditions for a 5-year visa exemption (Taiwan)

To apply, you generally need to meet these conditions:

Passport validity

Your Taiwanese passport (or international travel document) should be valid for at least 1 year at the time of application (practical requirement used in standard dossier checks).

Family relationship requirement

You must prove you are a spouse/child of:

• A Vietnamese citizen, or
• An overseas Vietnamese.

Must be within the eligible group under Vietnam’s rules

The legal framework is based on Vietnam’s regulations on visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese and their foreign family members.

Not subject to entry bans or exit suspension

You must not fall under cases where Vietnam does not permit entry or applies temporary exit suspension under immigration law.

Note from practice: If your relationship documents are issued outside Vietnam, you may need consular legalization and a Vietnamese translation depending on where you submit (in Vietnam or at a Vietnamese mission abroad).

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Required documents for a Vietnam 5-year visa exemption (Taiwanese applicants)

Document requirements can vary slightly depending on your exact situation and where you apply. Below is the most commonly accepted set.

For Taiwanese citizens who are family members of Vietnamese citizens or overseas Vietnamese

You should prepare:

• Taiwan passport (original) + photocopy (for file retention)
• NA9 application form (Visa Exemption Certificate application)
• 02 photos (4×6 cm, white background) (one pasted on the form, one loose)

Proof of family relationship (certified copy or copy + original for comparison):

• Marriage certificate (for spouses)
• Birth certificate (for parent–child relationship)
• Other legal documents confirming parent–child relationship (if applicable)

For the Vietnamese/overseas Vietnamese side (supporting documents)

Depending on whether your Vietnamese family member is a Vietnamese citizen or an overseas Vietnamese, you may need documents proving their Vietnamese nationality/origin, such as:

• Vietnamese passport (current or expired)
• ID card/citizen ID (current or expired)
• Vietnamese birth certificate, household registration book, etc. (as applicable)

These categories are aligned with the typical evidence types listed in visa exemption guidance and practice.

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How to apply for the 5-year visa exemption (step-by-step)

Step 1: Prepare your dossier correctly

Match your documents to your case (spouse/child, Vietnamese citizen vs overseas Vietnamese). The most common delay we see is missing relationship proof or using photos that don’t meet format.

Step 2: Submit the application

If you apply in Vietnam (Immigration Department – Ministry of Public Security)

You can submit at the Immigration Department offices listed below.

If you apply overseas

You can apply at Vietnamese diplomatic missions (Embassy/Consulate). Requirements may include notarization/certification when submitting by mail depending on the mission.

Step 3: Pay the fee and receive the receipt

The visa exemption certificate fee is commonly applied at USD 10 per certificate under Vietnam’s consular fee schedule.

Step 4: Get your result

Processing time is typically within 5 working days once a complete dossier is received (standard timeline referenced in the governing framework and public procedure pages).

Bring your receipt and required identification when collecting the result (depending on where you submit).

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Fee for the 5-year visa exemption (Taiwan)

Government fee (reference): USD 10 per certificate

Fees can be updated by competent authorities over time, and collection methods differ by where you apply (in Vietnam vs at a mission abroad). If you want the exact payable amount in VND/USD and current receipt requirements, Tân Văn Lang can confirm based on your submission location.

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Where to apply for the 5-year visa exemption certificate

If you are in Vietnam

Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security)

• Hanoi: 44–46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi
• Ho Chi Minh City: 333–335–337 Nguyen Trai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Many older articles also mention a Da Nang office address. For the visa exemption certificate procedure, the official public service listing clearly publishes Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City submission points.

If you are outside Vietnam

Submit at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate responsible for your area (Vietnamese mission abroad).

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Common reasons Taiwanese applications get delayed

Relationship documents are not usable for Vietnam procedures

If your marriage/birth certificate is issued outside Vietnam, you may need legalization and Vietnamese translation depending on submission channel.

NA9 form filled incorrectly

Small errors (passport number format, address mismatch, missing signature, wrong photo placement) can trigger a request to correct/resubmit.

Passport validity is too short

Because the certificate validity is tied to passport expiry (must end at least 6 months before passport expiry), short passport validity reduces the benefit or can cause rejection at intake.

5-year visa exemption service for Taiwanese citizens at Tân Văn Lang

Applying can be simple—if the dossier is prepared correctly from the beginning.

With 20+ years of immigration consulting experience, Tân Văn Lang supports Taiwanese clients and Vietnamese families with:

• Case check (spouse/child, Vietnamese citizen vs overseas Vietnamese)
• Document review and gap list (what must be added/translated/legalized)
• NA9 form completion support
• Submission guidance based on your filing location (Vietnam or overseas mission)

If you’d like us to review your case and advise the exact document list for your situation, contact Tan Van Lang via hotline 08.666.000.63 (WhatsApp) for quick support.