Circular No. 04/2015/TT-BCA stipulates the templates of documents related to entry, exit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam. This Circular applies to foreigners entering, exiting, residing in Vietnam, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.
适用范围
Foreigners entering, exiting, residing in Vietnam; Agencies, organizations, and individuals related.
要点
- Foreigners → shall use templates such as Application for Visa Issuance, Request for Personnel Review, Guarantee Letter for Relatives, Telegraphic Request Form, Application for Temporary Residence Card, etc.
- Immigration management agencies → shall use templates such as Reply to Request for Personnel Review, Reply to Request for Personnel Inspection, Fax Notification of Visa Issuance by Overseas Vietnamese Representative Office, etc.
- Foreigners and immigration management agencies → may print and use the templates according to the prescribed content, quantity, and duration.
- Templates of documents related to entry, exit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam → shall take effect from February 25, 2015, and replace previous circulars.
- Foreigners who have been issued documents before this Circular takes effect → may continue to use them until their expiration date.
🌐 本文件的社会影响
- Positive impact: Reducing time and effort for people and businesses in preparing application forms and document templates.
- Negative impact: May cause initial difficulties for immigration management agencies in complying with new regulations.
- Beneficiaries: Foreigners and organizations related to immigration activities.
- Affected parties: Immigration management agencies, foreigners.
❓ 常见问题
When is the Application for Visa Issuance (NA1) used?
This form is used to request issuance of a visa for foreigners entering Vietnam.
What is the validity period of the document templates?
The validity period of the document templates is not specified in the Circular, but these templates will be valid until their expiration date as indicated on the documents.
Which agency is responsible for managing white forms?
The Immigration Management Department is responsible for managing and contracting the production of white forms such as visas, temporary residence cards, etc.
Can foreigners who have been issued documents before this Circular takes effect continue to use them?
Yes, documents issued before this Circular takes effect can still be used until their expiration date.
Can the templates used by immigration management agencies change their content?
No, when using these templates, they must be printed on A4 paper and the content of the template cannot be changed.
全文
CIRCULAR
Regulations on sample documents related to entry, exit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam
cư trú của người nước ngoài tại Việt Nam ||| residence of foreigners in Vietnam
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Pursuant to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam;
Pursuant to Decree No. 106/2014/NĐ-CP dated November 17, 2014 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security;
At the proposal of the Director General of the General Security Department,
The Minister of Public Security issues this Circular stipulating the sample documents related to entry, exit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam as prescribed in the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam.
Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability
2. This Circular applies to foreigners entering, exiting, and residing in Vietnam and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.
Article 2. Sample documents for agencies, organizations, and individuals inviting, sponsoring foreigners for entry, exit, and residence in Vietnam
1. Application form for requesting issuance of a Vietnamese visa (NA1).
2. Official letter requesting review and inspection of foreign personnel for entry (NA2).
3. Sponsorship application for foreign relatives to enter (NA3).
4. Telegram request form (NA4).
5. Application form for requesting issuance of a visa and extension of temporary residence permit (NA5).
6. Official letter requesting issuance of a temporary residence card (NA6).
7. Sponsorship application for issuance of a temporary residence card (NA7).
8. Application form for requesting issuance of a temporary residence card for foreigners (NA8).
9. Application form for requesting issuance and reissuance of a visa exemption certificate (NA9).
10. List of persons requesting issuance of a visa exemption certificate (NA10).
11. Sponsorship certificate for foreigners permanently residing in Vietnam (NA11).
12. Application for permanent residence (NA12).
13. Application form for replacement and reissuance of a permanent residence card (NA13).
14. Official letter requesting issuance of a permit to enter restricted areas and border zones (NA14).
15. Application for permission for relatives to enter restricted areas and border zones (NA15).
16. Introduction document of the seal and signature of the authorized person of the organization (NA16).
17. Temporary residence declaration form of foreigners (NA17).
18. List of foreigners declaring temporary residence (NA18).
Article 3. Sample documents for immigration management agencies
1. Official reply letter to the request for review of foreign personnel for entry (NB1).
2. Official reply letter to the request for inspection of foreign personnel for entry (NB2).
3. Official reply letter to the request for issuance of a visa at international border gates (NB3).
4. Fax notification from Vietnamese representative offices abroad issuing visas for guests (NB4).
5. Official reply letter to the request for issuance of a visa exemption certificate (NB5).
6. Notification of foreigners applying for permanent residence (NB6).
7. Receipt for files related to entry, exit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam (NB7).
Article 4. Sample documents issued to foreigners for entry, exit, and residence in Vietnam
1. Sticker visa (NC1).
2. Detachable visa (NC2).
3. Temporary residence card type sticker (NC3A).
4. Detachable temporary residence card (NC3B, NC3C).
5. Visa exemption certificate type sticker (NC4).
6. Detachable visa exemption certificate (NC5).
7. Entry-exit inspection stamp (NC6).
8. Temporary residence certification stamp (NC7).
9. Temporary residence extension stamp (NC8).
10. Permanent residence card (NC9).
11. Permit to enter restricted areas and border zones (NC10).
12. Record of temporary suspension of departure/forced departure/not allowed entry (NC11).
13. Decision on forced departure (NC12).
Article 5. Printing, using and managing various types of paper forms
1. For white print products (visas, temporary residence cards, permanent residence cards, visa exemption certificates):
a) The Exit and Entry Administration Department shall be responsible for contracting with research and production units of the Logistics and Technical General Department under the Ministry of Public Security to produce white print products to meet the timely requirements of competent authorities issuing visas, temporary residence cards, permanent residence cards, and visa exemption certificates;
b) Competent authorities issuing visas, temporary residence cards, permanent residence cards, and visa exemption certificates must manage white print products according to confidentiality regulations; issue them correctly as prescribed and to the correct recipients;
c) Before November 15 each year, competent authorities issuing visas, temporary residence cards, permanent residence cards, and visa exemption certificates must forecast and register with the Exit and Entry Administration Department the quantity of white print products needed for the following year. Registration procedures are as follows: Vietnamese representative offices abroad and agencies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs register through the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; border control units at international border gates managed by the Ministry of National Defense register through the Border Gate Management Department, Border Guard Command; the Exit and Entry Management Police Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities directly under the Central Government register directly with the Exit and Entry Administration Department.
2. For paper forms used by exit and entry management agencies as specified in Article 3 of this Circular, when used they must be printed on A4 size paper and the content of the form may not be altered.
3. For paper forms used by agencies, organizations, and individuals as specified in Article 2 of this Circular, agencies, organizations, and individuals may access, print, and use these forms from the electronic information network of exit and entry management agencies and Vietnamese visa-issuing authorities abroad. When using the forms, no additions or deletions are allowed, and all contents prescribed in the form must be fully completed.
Article 6. Effectiveness
1. This Circular takes effect from February 25, 2015.
This Circular replaces: Clause 1 of Circular No. 01/2012/TTLT/BCA-BNG dated January 3, 2012 amending and supplementing Circular Jointly Issued No. 04/2002/TTLT dated January 29, 2012 and Circular Jointly Issued No. 05/2009/TTLT/BCA-BNG dated May 12, 2009 of the Ministry of Public Security - Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the field of exit and entry; Clause 2 of Circular No. 02/2012/TT-BCA dated January 5, 2013 on the issuance, guidance on use, and management of various types of paper forms related to exit and entry management work; Circular No. 25/2013/TT-BCA dated June 12, 2014 amending and supplementing Clause 2 of Circular No. 02/2012/TT-BCA dated January 5, 2013 on the issuance, guidance on use, and management of various types of paper forms related to exit and entry management work.
2. Travel documents issued before the effective date of this Circular that have value for entry, exit, and residence of foreigners in Vietnam will continue to be valid until their expiration date.
Article 7. Responsibility for Implementation
1. The Security General Department shall be responsible for organizing the implementation and guiding and inspecting the implementation of this Circular in coordination with local public security agencies and other relevant units.
2. Heads of General Directorates, heads of units under the Ministry, Directors of Public Security, Fire Prevention and Fighting Police of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Circular.
During the implementation of this Circular, if there are difficulties, public security units and localities shall report to the Ministry (through the Exit and Entry Administration Department - National Security Agency) for timely guidance./.
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