Form NA9 for Vietnam visa exemption certificate (5-year): How to fill it out + Checklist 2026

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Form NA9 is the official application form used to request the issuance/re-issuance of a Vietnam visa exemption certificate (commonly called the 5-year visa exemption). If you complete the NA9 form correctly and submit the right supporting documents, you can legally enter and stay in Vietnam long-term without applying for a visa each time (within the certificate’s rules).

Below, Tan Van Lang’s immigration consultants walk you through what form NA9 is, how to fill it out section by section, and what to prepare so your file doesn’t get delayed.

What is form NA9?

Form NA9 is the application form for issuance/re-issuance of a visa exemption certificate. It is issued under Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security guidance, and the NA9 template is published for official use by competent authorities.

In practice, applicants use form NA9 to request the Vietnam 5-year visa exemption certificate (Giấy miễn thị thực), typically for:

• Overseas Vietnamese (Việt kiều), and
• Foreign nationals who are eligible through family ties to a Vietnamese citizen.

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Download form NA9 (official template)

You can download the official NA9 form file (DOC) from the public service portal of Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security.

You can download form NA9 here

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How to fill out form NA9 (step-by-step)

When completing form NA9, use accurate information that matches your passport and supporting documents. Write clearly, avoid abbreviations, and keep formatting consistent (especially names).

Section 1: Full name (in capital letters)

Write your full name exactly as shown in your passport (CAPITAL LETTERS).

Section 2: Gender

Tick the correct box (Male/Female).

Section 3: Date of birth

Enter day/month/year.

Section 4: Place of birth

Use the place of birth shown in your passport or civil documents.

Section 5: Original nationality

Your nationality at birth (or original nationality).

Section 6: Current nationality (if any)

If you currently hold a different nationality, write it here. If not, leave it blank.

Section 7: Passport / international travel document

Fill in:

• Passport number
• Issuing authority
• Date of issue
• Expiry date (or validity period)

Section 8: Occupation

Your current job/occupation.

Section 9: Overseas address

Your address and workplace overseas (as applicable).

Section 10: Address in Vietnam before emigrating (if any)

If you previously lived in Vietnam before moving abroad, write that address. If not applicable, leave it blank.

Section 11: Contact address in Vietnam

Your current contact address in Vietnam (if you have one), or the address of your sponsor/family contact.

Section 12: Children under 14 included in the same passport (if any)

If a child under 14 is included in the parent’s passport, list the child’s details (full name, gender, date of birth).

Section 13: Proof of eligibility

List the documents proving eligibility for the visa exemption certificate, such as:

• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate
• Documents proving Vietnamese origin/citizenship (where applicable)

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Photo + supporting documents to submit with form NA9

After you finish form NA9, you’ll normally submit:

1) Photos

02 recent photos (4x6cm), white background, front-facing, bare head (one attached to the NA9 form, one separate).

2) Proof documents (copies, and originals when required)

Depending on your case, you may need copies of documents such as:

• Birth certificate
• Marriage certificate
• Old Vietnamese passport (expired)
• Vietnamese ID/CCCD/household registration information (where applicable)
• Other documents required by the receiving authority

Tip from Tan Van Lang: If your civil documents were issued outside Vietnam, they may need consular legalization and certified translation before submission (requirements can vary by place of submission).

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Who is eligible for a Vietnam visa exemption certificate?

Common eligibility groups include:

Overseas Vietnamese

Applicants who are Vietnamese residing abroad and can provide documents proving Vietnamese origin/citizenship (e.g., Vietnamese civil status/identity documents).

Foreign nationals with close Vietnamese family

Foreign citizens who have a Vietnamese spouse/parent/child may qualify with proper proof of relationship.

Passport validity requirement

Your passport should generally have sufficient validity (commonly at least 6 months at the time you plan to enter Vietnam).

Compliance history

Applicants must comply with Vietnam’s immigration and legal regulations (serious violations can affect eligibility).

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How to apply using form NA9

Below is the typical process to apply for the visa exemption certificate using form NA9.

Step 1: Prepare the application file

Usually includes:

• Passport (original + copy as required)
• Completed form NA9
• 02 photos (4x6cm)
• Proof documents based on your eligibility (marriage/birth certificates, documents proving Vietnamese origin, etc.)

Step 2: Submit your file + pay the fee

You can generally submit:

• At a Vietnamese embassy/consulate abroad, or
• At Vietnam’s Immigration Department / provincial immigration offices (depending on your location and case).

Step 3: Receive the result

Processing times vary by where you apply and your specific situation. Many applicants receive results within about 5–7 working days in straightforward cases (timelines can be longer if documents require verification).

If you want Tan Van Lang to review your file first (to avoid re-submission), leave your details here and our team will contact you quickly:

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Common mistakes on form NA9 that cause delays

• Name format doesn’t match passport (order/spelling/diacritics/capitalization)
• Missing passport issue/expiry information in Section 7
• Wrong photo size or non-white background
• Relationship documents don’t clearly prove eligibility
• Using outdated/incorrect template instead of the official NA9 form

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Tan Van Lang’s service for the Vietnam 5-year visa exemption certificate

Tan Van Lang is a trusted Vietnam immigration consulting brand. If you use our visa exemption certificate service, you won’t need to struggle with unclear paperwork or case-specific requirements.

Why clients choose Tan Van Lang

• Practical, case-based guidance: We handle your file the way immigration officers evaluate it—not generic advice.
• 1:1 consultation: Every client’s eligibility and documents are different, and we treat it that way.
• Quality control: We check the NA9 form line-by-line and match it with your supporting evidence.
• Privacy-first: Your personal information is handled with strict confidentiality.
• Continuous support: We stay with you through submission, follow-up, and result collection.

If you want to apply successfully with form NA9 and get your Vietnam visa exemption certificate quickly, contact Tan Van Lang today.

Final note

That’s the full overview of form NA9—what it is, how to fill it out, what to submit, and how the process usually works. If you want Tan Van Lang to handle the paperwork or check your case before submission, please contact us via hotline 08.666.000.63 (WhatsApp) for fast support.