Vietnam · Spouse visas
Vietnam Spouse of a citizen
TT Visa and Temporary Residence Card — Spouse of a Vietnamese Citizen
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Vietnam. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- $25 · +5 more
- Processing
- 5 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 6 government fees listed below; decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$25 · +5 more
- $25Single-entry visa fee.
- $50Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days.
- $95Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days.
- $135Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
- $145Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years.
- $155Temporary residence card fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years.
RenewalRenewable
When a visa or temporary residence card expires a new one can be issued, and your inviting sponsor can request an extension of temporary stay from the immigration authority.
Permanent residenceAfter 3 years of residence
A foreign spouse sponsored by a Vietnamese citizen who permanently resides in Vietnam can be considered for permanent residence after 3 years of continuous temporary residence, with lawful housing and stable income; the Minister of Public Security decides within 4 months, extendable by up to 2 months.
Processing5 working days
Immigration decides visa, stay-extension and temporary residence card applications within 5 working days of receiving a complete file.
Office of the National Assembly, VietnamMinistry of Public Security, Vietnam
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Your inviting employer, organisation or individual files for you with the immigration authority; you collect the visa at a Vietnamese embassy abroad or at an international border gate, and if already in Vietnam a sponsor can request a new visa in-country.
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Applicant is a foreigner who is the husband or wife of a Vietnamese citizen.
- A sponsor is required: the Vietnamese citizen spouse invites or guarantees the applicant and holds documents proving the relationship.
What you must show and pay6
- A fee of $25 · Single-entry visa fee.
- A fee of $50 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days.
- A fee of $95 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days.
- A fee of $135 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
- A fee of $145 · Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years.
- A fee of $155 · Temporary residence card fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years.
Documents2
- Papers proving the spousal relationship with the inviting or sponsoring citizen.
- Temporary residence card file: written request from the sponsor, application form with photo, passport and proof of eligibility.
Steps2
- The Vietnamese citizen resident in Vietnam files the invitation or guarantee for the foreigner's entry.
- The foreigner in Vietnam on a TT visa can then be issued a TT temporary residence card.
After you arrive3
- Temporary residence card is issued at least 30 days shorter than the remaining passport validity and is valid up to 3 years.
- Permanent residence can be requested on sponsorship by a citizen spouse who resides permanently in Vietnam, after 3 years of continuous temporary residence.
- Permanent residence also requires lawful accommodation and a stable income to live in Vietnam.
What happens at day 183
How Vietnam decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a calendar year or 12 consecutive months from first day of presenceResident individual for personal income tax
- Foreign-source income
Vietnam tax residents (183 days or more in a calendar year or in 12 consecutive months from first arrival, or with a regular residence) are taxed on income inside and outside Vietnam; resident employment income is taxed on a 5% to 35% progressive scale from the 2026 tax period.
All tax rules for Vietnam Tax records checked
Full official text
TT visa and TT temporary residence card for the foreign husband or wife of a Vietnamese citizen, with permanent residence possible after 3 years of continuous temporary residence. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of $25 · Single-entry visa fee. 2
- A fee of $50 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days. 2
- A fee of $95 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days. 2
- A fee of $135 · Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year. 2
- A fee of $145 · Temporary residence card fee, validity up to 2 years. 3
- A fee of $155 · Temporary residence card fee, validity over 2 years up to 5 years. 3
Requirements
- Applicant is a foreigner who is the husband or wife of a Vietnamese citizen. 1
- A sponsor is required: the Vietnamese citizen spouse invites or guarantees the applicant and holds documents proving the relationship. 1
- Papers proving the spousal relationship with the inviting or sponsoring citizen. 1
- Temporary residence card file: written request from the sponsor, application form with photo, passport and proof of eligibility. 1
- The Vietnamese citizen resident in Vietnam files the invitation or guarantee for the foreigner's entry. 1
- The foreigner in Vietnam on a TT visa can then be issued a TT temporary residence card. 1
- Temporary residence card is issued at least 30 days shorter than the remaining passport validity and is valid up to 3 years. 1
- Permanent residence can be requested on sponsorship by a citizen spouse who resides permanently in Vietnam, after 3 years of continuous temporary residence. 1
- Permanent residence also requires lawful accommodation and a stable income to live in Vietnam. 1
Stay
- TT visa is valid for up to 1 year; the TT temporary residence card is valid for up to 3 years.
- Visa validity: 12 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Family
Children and parents of a Vietnamese citizen, and spouse and children under 18 of holders of certain foreign visas, also fall under the TT category.
Official sources
- Consolidated Law No. 62/VBHN-VPQH on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam (March 2026) · Office of the National Assembly, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-03-24
- Procedure: issuing visas to foreigners in Vietnam, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing temporary residence cards to foreigners, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a permanent resident Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a stay permit holder Indonesia | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a citizen United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of $25. Single-entry visa fee. A fee of $50. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity up to 90 days. A fee of $95. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 90 days up to 180 days. A fee of $135. Multiple-entry visa fee, validity over 180 days up to 1 year.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
TT visa is valid for up to 1 year; the TT temporary residence card is valid for up to 3 years.
How long does the Spouse of a citizen take to process?
Immigration decides visa, stay-extension and temporary residence card applications within 5 working days of receiving a complete file.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Children and parents of a Vietnamese citizen, and spouse and children under 18 of holders of certain foreign visas, also fall under the TT category.
Does the Spouse of a citizen lead to permanent residence in Vietnam?
Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward permanent residence in Vietnam, which the rules allow after 3 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Vietnam?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. The standard rules apply: Vietnam tax residents (183 days or more in a calendar year or in 12 consecutive months from first arrival, or with a regular residence) are taxed on income inside and outside Vietnam; resident employment income is taxed on a 5% to 35% progressive scale from the 2026 tax period.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Consolidated Law No. 62/VBHN-VPQH on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam (March 2026) · Office of the National Assembly, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing visas to foreigners in Vietnam, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
- Procedure: issuing temporary residence cards to foreigners, with fee schedule · Ministry of Public Security, Vietnam · checked 2026-10-11
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