Temporary residence card for foreigners in Can Tho 2026: Eligibility, documents, fees

A temporary residence card for foreigners in Can Tho allows long-term legal stay in Vietnam without frequent visa extensions. Eligible applicants include foreign workers, investors, and family members of Vietnamese citizens who meet passport validity and sponsorship requirements. The application can be submitted directly at the Can Tho Immigration Office or online via the public service portal. Processing usually takes 5–7 working days once a complete and valid dossier is received.

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Why foreigners in Can Tho should apply for a temporary residence card

A Vietnam temporary residence card allows a foreigner to reside in Vietnam for a longer period under a specific purpose (work, investment, family, etc.) while reducing repeated visa renewals.

In real-life use, a TRC also makes routine tasks easier: re-entering Vietnam multiple times without applying for a new visa each trip, handling banking requirements, and completing business-related transactions more smoothly (depending on your bank or partner’s internal compliance rules).

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Eligibility for a temporary residence card in Can Tho

To apply for a temporary residence card in Can Tho, you typically need to meet these baseline conditions:

Your passport must have at least 13 months of validity remaining (a practical rule used to ensure the TRC can be issued with a meaningful validity period).

You must have completed temporary residence registration (local police/ward declaration where you live).

A sponsoring organization (employer/company) must be legally eligible to sponsor, OR a qualifying family relationship must exist for family sponsorship (spouse/parent/child).

No serious immigration violations, criminal record concerns, or unresolved legal issues during your stay.

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Required documents for a TRC application in Can Tho

Your exact TRC checklist depends on your purpose of stay. Below are the most common cases our clients handle in Can Tho.

Case 1: TRC for foreigners with a Vietnam work permit

Typical documents include:

Passport (valid at least 13 months) + original visa showing the correct purpose (commonly “LD” for work-related status, depending on your entry/visa type)

Work permit (notarized/certified copy)

NA6 : company’s sponsorship request form

NA8 : request for TRC issuance

Temporary residence confirmation in Can Tho (copy)

Introduction letter / authorization letter for the staff member submitting the file

02 portrait photos (commonly 2x3cm, white background, taken within 6 months—local officers may request a specific size in practice)

Company business registration certificate (certified copy)

Company seal/signature registration (when required by the immigration office’s file practice)

Case 2: TRC for foreigners married to a Vietnamese citizen

Typical documents include:

Marriage certificate:

Vietnamese marriage certificate (certified copy), or

Foreign-issued marriage certificate (consular legalization + Vietnamese translation + notarization)

Sponsorship request per the relevant form requirements

NA8: TRC request form

Passport + original visa (family visit purpose—commonly “TT” depending on your status)

02 portrait photos (often 3x4cm, white background, taken within 6 months)

Vietnamese spouse’s documents:

CT07 (residence/temporary residence information confirmation as requested by the officer, certified copy if needed)

Vietnamese ID card/CCCD (certified copy)

Case 3: TRC for foreign investors in Vietnam

Typical documents include:

Sponsoring company’s legal file (business registration, and supporting documents showing lawful operation and sponsorship capacity)

NA16: seal/signature registration for the sponsor (often required for first-time sponsorship filing)

Proof of investment status (e.g., capital contribution confirmation, investment documentation depending on the structure)

NA6: sponsorship request

NA8: TRC issuance request

Temporary residence confirmation in Can Tho (copy)

Authorization/introduction letter for the staff member submitting

Passport (valid at least 13 months)

02 portrait photos (often 3x4cm, white background, taken within 6 months)

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Where to apply for a temporary residence card in Can Tho

For Can Tho, applications are handled at the local Immigration Management Office (provincial-level police immigration office). The Can Tho immigration portal lists the office at:

Address: 9B Tran Phu street, Cai Khe ward, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city

Working hours commonly follow the standard administrative schedule (weekday office hours; Saturday morning may apply in practice—confirm on the day you go, especially around holidays).

Hotline/phone numbers are published on official Can Tho police/immigration pages.

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How to apply in Can Tho

You generally have two routes: in-person submission or online submission via the public-service system.

Option 1: Apply in person (direct submission)

Step 1: Prepare the full application file

Make sure every form is consistent (same passport number format, same sponsor name, correct TRC category, correct visa/work permit details). Most delays come from mismatched information or missing sponsorship paperwork.

Step 2: Submit at the Can Tho immigration office

The officer checks your file:

If valid: you receive a receipt and an appointment date.

If incomplete/incorrect: you’ll be instructed to supplement.

Step 3: Receive results and pay the fee

Bring your receipt on the appointment date, pay the required fee, and sign to collect the TRC (or follow the office’s delivery instructions if offered).

Option 2: Apply online (public service portal route)

Vietnam’s public-service listings allow online submission through:

The National Public Service Portal, and/or

The Ministry of Public Security (MPS) public service portal, depending on the procedure and your local authority’s configuration.

Typical flow:

Step 1: Log in

Access the portal and sign in with an eligible account (eID/verified credentials, depending on the system requirement).

Step 2: Upload documents and submit the online form

Choose the receiving authority (Can Tho), upload scans, fill in the requested fields, and submit.

Step 3: Send/submit originals when requested

The public-service procedure notes that additional/original documents may need to be provided via public postal service or as instructed by the immigration authority.

Step 4: Track the result and receive the TRC

If approved, you’ll receive a notification to pay fees and/or collect results (in person or via delivery options where available). If refused, the reason should be shown in the system.

Our experienced consultants handle the entire TRC process with accuracy and compliance.

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Processing time for a TRC in Can Tho

Under the public-service procedure for TRC issuance at the provincial level, the listed processing time is 05 working days from the date the authority receives a complete and valid file.

In practice, it can take longer if:

Your scans are unclear and the system requests re-upload,

Your sponsor’s file is missing NA16/seal-signature registration details (common for first-time sponsors),

Your visa purpose does not match your TRC category,

You must supplement legalized/translations for foreign documents.

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Official TRC fees in Vietnam (applies in Can Tho)

The National Public Service Portal lists these reference fees for TRC issuance ^[1] :

TRC valid up to 2 years: 145 USD/card

TRC valid over 2 years to 5 years: 155 USD/card

TRC valid over 5 years to 10 years: 165 USD/card

Other costs may apply depending on your case: translation, notarization, consular legalization, photos, courier/postal submission (if used), and service support.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to get a temporary residence card in Can Tho?

The published timeline is 05 working days after the immigration authority receives a complete, valid file.
If you are asked to supplement documents, the “clock” effectively restarts from when the complete file is accepted.

Can I renew/extend a TRC in Can Tho?

Yes—renewal is possible if you still meet the conditions for your TRC category (work/investment/family purpose remains valid). The steps are similar to a new application, with updated supporting documents.

How much does a TRC cost in Can Tho?

The official listed fee depends on the TRC validity period (145 / 155 / 165 USD).

Tân Văn Lang has supported foreigners with Vietnam visas and temporary residence cards for over 20 years (since 2003). If you want a document checklist tailored to your exact case (work permit / investor / spouse sponsorship) and a quick file review to avoid rejections or delays, contact us via 08.666.000.63 (WhatsApp) for fast support.