Temporary Residence Card for foreigners in Nha Trang: Fees, documents 2026

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A temporary residence card for foreigners in Nha Trang allows eligible foreigners to live and stay long-term in Vietnam without frequent visa renewals. To apply, you must meet legal conditions such as valid passport validity, proper temporary residence registration, and a qualified sponsor (employer, investor entity, or Vietnamese family member). The application can be submitted directly at the Khanh Hoa Immigration Office or via the Ministry of Public Security’s online public service portal. Processing typically takes 5–7 working days once a complete and valid dossier is received.

Who can apply for a temporary residence card in Nha Trang?

A TRC application in Nha Trang is typically filed through the Khanh Hoa provincial Immigration Office (Phòng Quản lý Xuất nhập cảnh Công an tỉnh Khánh Hòa) ^[1] .

Most successful applicants fall into one of these groups:

• Foreign employees sponsored by a Vietnam-based company (with a valid work permit or work permit exemption)
• Foreign investors tied to a lawful investment structure in Vietnam
• Foreigners married to Vietnamese citizens (family sponsorship)
• Foreigners with Vietnamese parents/children under qualifying family relationships (family sponsorship)

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Eligibility conditions for a TRC in Nha Trang

In practice, Immigration officers will check whether you meet these baseline conditions before they look at the details of your case:

Basic eligibility checklist

• Passport validity: typically at least 13 months remaining at the time of filing (so the TRC can be issued without being “cut short”).
• Temporary residence declaration: you (or your landlord/hotel) must have completed local temporary residence registration with the ward/commune police.
• Valid entry status: you should be in Vietnam with a lawful visa/entry status consistent with your purpose (work/investment/family).
• Qualified sponsor:
  • If a company sponsors you, the company must be legally established and eligible to sponsor.
  • If a family member sponsors you, the relationship must match the eligible sponsorship category (commonly spouse/parent/child).
• No serious legal violations: immigration history matters (overstays, deportation orders, or unresolved violations can block approval).

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TRC document checklist in Nha Trang (general documents)

Almost every TRC application includes these core documents:

• Passport (original + copy) with minimum 13-month validity
• Valid visa/entry document consistent with the application purpose
• 02 ID photos (commonly 2x3cm, white background, recent)
• NA8 form (TRC application form) with photo attached

Then, you add a case-based set depending on whether you apply as a worker, investor, or family-sponsored applicant.

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Case-based TRC documents in Nha Trang

Foreign employees in Nha Trang (company-sponsored)

Typical documents include:

• Notarized copy of a valid work permit, or a work permit exemption certificate
• Notarized copy of the company’s business registration
• NA16 (signature & seal registration of the legal representative)
• NA6 (company sponsorship request for TRC)
• Local temporary residence confirmation (temporary residence book/confirmation stamped by local police, where applicable)
• Company introduction/authorization letter for the staff member submitting the file

Real-world tip from Tân Văn Lang:

Mismatch between (1) the job position on the work permit, (2) the company sponsor details, and (3) the declared purpose is one of the most common reasons files get “held” for clarification.

Foreigners married to Vietnamese citizens (spouse sponsorship)

Typical documents include:

• Marriage certificate/extract issued in Vietnam or foreign marriage proof that has been consular legalized, translated into Vietnamese, and notarized
• NA7(family sponsorship form)
• Notarized copy of CT07 (residence information of the Vietnamese spouse, used in Vietnam administrative procedures)
• Notarized copy of the Vietnamese spouse’s CCCD/ID

Foreign investors (DT category cases)

Typical documents include:

• Notarized copy of business registration/investment-related documents showing the capital contribution structure
• NA16 (company seal/signature registration)
• NA6 (company sponsorship request)
• Authorization/introduction letter for the staff member submitting the file
• Temporary residence confirmation
• Latest quarterly tax declaration (commonly requested in practice)
• Proof of lawful investment funds (e.g., bank statements, remittance documents, payment orders)

Foreigners with Vietnamese parent(s) (family sponsorship)

Typical documents include:

• Birth certificate or other proof of parent-child relationship
• NA7 and CT07
• Notarized copy of Vietnamese parent’s CCCD/ID

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Where to apply for a temporary residence card in Nha Trang

Submit in person (Khanh Hoa Immigration Office)

For Nha Trang cases, filing is commonly handled at:

• Immigration Management Division – Khanh Hoa Provincial Police
• Address: 47 Lý Tự Trọng, Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa
• Phone (commonly published): 0694401249

In-office process usually looks like this:

• Officers check completeness and consistency
• If valid: you receive an appointment slip for result collection
• If missing/incorrect: you’re instructed to revise and resubmit

Many public listings show:

• Morning: 08:00–11:30
• Afternoon: 13:30–16:00
• Monday to Saturday morning (Saturday afternoon & Sunday off)

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How to apply for a TRC in Nha Trang (in person)

Step 1: Prepare a “clean” file from the start

This is where most delays happen. Before you go:

• Ensure all notarized copies are still valid under local practice
• Ensure translations (if any) are consistent with passport spellings
• Confirm sponsor documents (NA6/NA7/NA16) are properly signed/stamped

Step 2: Submit at the Khanh Hoa Immigration Office

Bring originals where needed (especially passport and key supporting docs).

Step 3: Pay the state fee and receive the TRC

If approved, you pay the official state fee based on the TRC validity period (details below), then sign to receive the card.

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Can you apply for a TRC online in Nha Trang?

Yes, Vietnam has an online public service route for this procedure via the national/public service ecosystem and the Ministry of Public Security’s portal.

Step 1: Log in to the Ministry of Public Security public service portal

Locate the procedure “Cấp thẻ tạm trú cho người nước ngoài tại Việt Nam” (issuance of TRC for foreigners in Vietnam).

Step 2: Upload documents and submit online

• Choose the receiving authority (Khanh Hoa / provincial Immigration office)
• Upload the required documents
• Fill in mandatory fields and submit

Step 3: Submit originals/hard copies when requested

The procedure description indicates additional submission via public postal service may apply based on Immigration’s instructions.

Step 4: Receive results

• The public procedure listing commonly states about 05 working days from the date a complete, valid file is received.
• In real processing, many clients experience 5–7 working days depending on workload, completeness, and verification.

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TRC fees in Nha Trang (official state fees)

TRC fees are based on the card validity period. The state fee schedule commonly published for this procedure is ^[2] :

• Up to 2 years: US$145/card
• Over 2 years to 5 years: US$155/card
• Over 5 years to 10 years: US$165/card

Additional costs (case-by-case) can include:

• Translation and notarization
• Consular legalization (for foreign-issued civil documents)
• Admin/printing costs
• Service fee if you use a consulting firm

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Frequently asked questions about TRC in Nha Trang

Need help with a temporary residence card in Nha Trang?

If you want Tan Van Lang to handle the file end-to-end (document checklist, form preparation, sponsor paperwork review, submission support, and progress follow-up), you can contact us via hotline 08.666.000.63 (WhatsApp)  for quick guidance tailored to your case.