Vietnam Family Visit Visa: Wings for Family Reunion Journey

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1. What is a Vietnam family visit visa?

A Vietnam family visit visa (TT visa) is a type of visa issued to foreign citizens for the purpose of entering Vietnam to visit relatives and family. A family visit visa is also the first step for foreigners to apply for a temporary residence card, valid for up to 3 years.

2. Who is eligible to apply for a Vietnam family visit visa?

According to regulations on Vietnam family visit visas for foreigners, specifically according to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam No. 51/2019/QH14, Vietnam family visit visas are granted to the following subjects:
Foreigners who are fathers, mothers, wives, husbands, and children of Vietnamese citizens;
Foreigners who are wives, husbands, and children under 18 years old of foreigners are granted visas with the symbols LV1, LV2, LS, DT1, DT2, DT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LD1, LD2, in which:

• LV1 – Type of Vietnam visa granted to foreigners working with agencies and departments under the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam; The National Assembly, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, the Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy, the State Audit, ministries, ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government; as well as provincial and municipal Party Committees, People's Councils, and People's Committees of centrally-run provinces and cities.
• LV2 - Type of Vietnam visa issued to people working with socio-political organizations, social organizations, and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
• LS - Type of Vietnam visa issued to foreign lawyers practicing in Vietnam;
• DT1 - Type of Vietnam visa issued to foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with a capital contribution of VND 100 billion or more or investing in investment-incentive industries, occupations, and investment-incentive areas decided by the Government;
• DT2 – Type of Vietnam visa issued to foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with capital contributions of VND 50 billion to under VND 100 billion or investing in industries and professions encouraged for investment and development as decided by the Government; DT3 – Type of Vietnam visa issued to foreign investors in Vietnam and representatives of foreign organizations investing in Vietnam with capital contributions of VND 3 billion to under VND 50 billion; NN1 – Type of Vietnam visa issued to people who are Heads of representative offices, projects of international organizations, foreign non-governmental organizations in Vietnam; NN2 – Type of Vietnam visa issued to heads of representative offices, branches of foreign traders, representative offices of economic, cultural organizations, other foreign professional organizations in Vietnam; DH – Type of Vietnam visa issued to people coming to practice or study.
• PV1 – Type of Vietnam visa issued to reporters and journalists residing in Vietnam.
• LĐ1 – Type of Vietnam visa issued to foreigners working in Vietnam with confirmation that they are not required to have a work permit, unless otherwise stipulated in international treaties to which Vietnam is a member.;
• LĐ2 – Type of Vietnam visa issued to foreigners working in Vietnam who are required to have a work permit.

3. How long is a Vietnam family visit visa valid for?

A TT family visit visa is issued to foreigners for a maximum period of up to 1 year. For a TT visa, foreigners can apply for a single or multiple entry visa, depending on their purpose of entry.

In addition, foreigners holding a TT Vietnam visa may be considered for a temporary residence card for family visits, with a stay of up to 3 years.

4. Where to apply for a Vietnam family visit visa?

How to apply for a Vietnam family visit visa will depend on whether you apply for this type of visa in Vietnam or abroad.

• If applying in Vietnam: you will need to apply at the Vietnam Immigration Department,
• If applying abroad: You can apply at the Vietnamese Embassy/Consulate General abroad or at the border gate when entering the country.

The specific process for each way to apply for a Vietnam family visit visa for foreigners is presented below.

5. Procedures for applying for a family visit visa

To apply for a TT visa, foreigners must have an entry letter or an invitation letter for the purpose of visiting relatives in Vietnam. After receiving the entry letter, foreigners will carry out procedures to affix the TT visa and enter Vietnam according to the time stated on the visa.

To apply for a new visa for visiting relatives, you need to follow the detailed steps below:
Step 1: Prepare documents

1. Visa application: Fill in all information on the visa application form provided by the visa issuing agency. This form can be downloaded from the website of the Embassy or Consulate.
2. Passport: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the expected date of entry and have at least 1 blank page for the visa.
3. Portrait: Prepare 2-3 new portrait photos, size 4×6 cm, white background, no colored glasses.
4. Documents proving the relationship: Provide documents proving the relationship with relatives in Vietnam, such as:

• Birth certificate (if child).
• Marriage certificate (if spouse).
• Other relevant documents (such as household registration, ID card).

      5. Proof of financial means: Provide bank statements for the last 3-6 months or proof of income to ensure you have sufficient financial means during your stay.

Step 2: Submit your application
Go to the visa issuing agency: Depending on your geographical location, go to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in the country you are living in. If you are in Vietnam, submit your application to the Immigration Department.
Submit your application: Make sure all documents are complete and correct. You may need to fill in some additional information at the time of submission.

Step 3: Pay the fee
Visa application fee: Normally, the visa application fee will be clearly stated at the visa issuing agency. You may need to pay in cash or by bank transfer, depending on the regulations of each place.
Processing time: The processing time for a family visit visa is usually between 5 and 15 working days, depending on the visa issuing agency and the number of applications being processed. During this time, the agency may contact you to request additional information or documents.

Step 5: Receive results
Visa results: Once your application is approved, you will receive a family visit visa stamped in your passport. Be sure to check the information on the visa to confirm that everything is correct, including the validity period and travel conditions.

6. Vietnam Family Visit Visa Service

Here is the basic information you need to know about Vietnam family visit visa for foreigners. Hopefully this information will help you apply for a family visit visa easily and quickly.
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