Eligibility Quiz
Is your sponsor a Vietnamese citizen?
Requirements
Eligibility for the TT Visa is strictly defined by your relationship to a "sponsor" currently residing in Vietnam. The requirements differ based on whether your sponsor is a Vietnamese citizen or a foreign national.
If your sponsor is a Vietnamese Citizen
You qualify if you are the:
- Spouse (husband or wife).
- Parent (mother or father).
- Child (regardless of your age).
If your sponsor is a Foreign National
Your sponsor must hold a valid long-term visa or Temporary Residence Card (such as an LĐ1/LĐ2 work visa, ĐT1/ĐT2/ĐT3 investor visa, or DH student visa). In this case, eligibility is narrower:
- Spouse (husband or wife).
- Child under 18 years of age. Once a child turns 18, they are no longer considered a dependent under a foreign sponsor and must secure their own independent visa (such as a work or study visa).
Key Limitations:
- Sponsor Status: Your visa is tied directly to your sponsor. If your sponsor’s work permit or visa expires or is cancelled, your TT status becomes invalid.
- Investor Category 4 (ĐT4): Foreigners holding a ĐT4 visa (small-scale investors with low capital contribution) are generally not eligible to sponsor dependents for a TT visa.
- Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay and contain at least two blank pages.
Conditions & Warnings
Children of foreign residents only qualify if under 18 years of age; children of Vietnamese citizens have no age limit.
The TT visa/TRC does not automatically grant work rights; a separate work permit or exemption is required.
Visa validity is typically 30 days shorter than the sponsor's passport or visa validity.
Qualifications
No language requirement for family reunification.
Fees
Single entry $25; Multiple entry up to 12 months $135; TRC $145-$165. Excludes translation and legalization costs.