Dependant Visa Vietnam: TT Card for Spouse and Children
A spouse and each child under 18 of an LĐ1 or LĐ2 holder get the TT symbol. The TT visa lasts up to 1 year and the TT card up to 3 years. The sponsoring organisation or individual files the card dossier at the immigration office. A card valid up to 2 years costs US$145.
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A spouse and each child under 18 of an LĐ1 or LĐ2 holder get the TT symbol. The sponsoring organisation or individual files the card dossier. In Da Nang that is the immigration office at 78 Le Loi Street, Hai Chau.
Which visa and card the spouse and children get
LĐ2 goes to a foreigner working in Vietnam who needs a work permit. LĐ1 goes to one confirmed as not needing a work permit, unless a treaty provides otherwise. The family of either holder is covered by the same clause.
TT - Cấp cho người nước ngoài là vợ, chồng, con dưới 18 tuổi của người nước ngoài được cấp thị thực ký hiệu LV1, LV2, LS, ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3, NN1, NN2, DH, PV1, LĐ1, LĐ2 …
The TT symbol goes to a foreigner who is the spouse or a child under 18 of a foreigner issued a visa marked with one of the listed symbols, the two work symbols among them.
Law 47/2014/QH13 as consolidated, Điều 8 khoản 18
A TT visa is valid for up to 1 year. A foreigner temporarily residing in Vietnam who qualifies for a TT visa is among the cases listed for a temporary residence card (TRC). The card carries the same symbol as the visa.
A TRC marked TT is valid for up to 3 years. The holder’s own LĐ1 or LĐ2 card is valid for up to 2 years. A holder may sponsor a spouse or child under 18 to live with them within the card’s validity, if the organisation that invited or sponsored the holder agrees.
Who files and where
The inviting or sponsoring organisation or individual files the TRC dossier itself. It files at the immigration office where the organisation is based, or where the individual sponsor lives.
Cơ quan, tổ chức, cá nhân mời, bảo lãnh trực tiếp nộp hồ sơ đề nghị cấp thẻ tạm trú … tại cơ quan quản lý xuất nhập cảnh nơi cơ quan, tổ chức mời, bảo lãnh đặt trụ sở hoặc nơi cá nhân mời, bảo lãnh cư trú
The inviting or sponsoring organisation or individual files the TRC dossier directly at the immigration office where the organisation is based or the individual lives.
Law 51/2019/QH14, Điều 1 khoản 15 điểm b
The Da Nang office is at 78 Le Loi Street, Hai Chau, Da Nang. It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-5:30 p.m.. It is closed on Sunday. More on the office: Da Nang Immigration Office.
The applicant collects the card in person at the provincial immigration office with the appointment slip, ID and receipt, or by post on request.
Documents
The dossier has four items:
- The sponsor’s written request, on form NA6 for an organisation or NA7 for an individual.
- The TRC declaration form with a photo attached, form NA8.
- The passport.
- Papers proving the applicant falls under a case in Article 36, clause 1.
Examples of such papers are a work permit, a confirmation that no work permit is needed, or other papers that prove the conditions are met.
To be recognised and used in Vietnam, a foreign document must be consularly legalised, except in the cases in Article 9 of Decree 111/2011/NĐ-CP. Documents are exempt when a treaty or reciprocity provides for it. They are also exempt when Vietnamese law exempts them.
What it costs
Circular 28/2026/TT-BTC took effect on 1 April 2026. Fees are collected in dong or US dollars.
| TRC valid for | Fee per card |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 years | US$145 |
| Over 2 to 5 years | US$155 |
A TT card runs up to 3 years, so a card valid over 2 years falls in the US$155 row.
The fee table prices a visa by entry type and validity:
| Visa | Fee per visa |
|---|---|
| Single entry, any validity | US$25 |
| Multiple entry, up to 90 days | US$50 |
| Multiple entry, over 90 to 180 days | US$95 |
| Multiple entry, over 180 days to 1 year | US$135 |
How long it takes
The immigration office considers issuing the card within 5 working days of receiving a complete dossier. The TT card lasts up to 3 years. For the card itself, see Temporary residence card in Da Nang.
Photos and clips uploaded to Google Maps (Da Nang Immigration Office on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)) by @Joshi Minh.
Step by step
- Check the family member qualifiesThe spouse or a child under 18 of an LĐ1 or LĐ2 holder gets the TT symbol.
- Get the employer's agreementThe holder may sponsor a spouse or child under 18 only if the organisation that invited or sponsored the holder agrees.
- Prepare the dossierThe sponsor's request (NA6 for an organisation, NA7 for an individual), form NA8 with a photo, the passport and papers proving the case.
- File at the immigration officeThe sponsoring organisation or individual files in person at the office where the organisation is based or the individual lives.
- Pay the feeA card valid up to 2 years costs US$145 and one valid over 2 to 5 years costs US$155.
- Collect the cardThe office considers the card within 5 working days of a complete dossier.
Not confirmed: The papers proving a marriage or a birth are not confirmed. Legalising and translating foreign certificates for this card is not confirmed. The TT visa's own requirements and processing time are not confirmed. A fee difference for the family is not confirmed. Registering the family's temporary residence with the ward police is not confirmed.
Common questions
How much is a child's visa?
A visa for a person under 14 costs US$25, whatever its validity.
Can the card run as long as the passport?
No. A card's validity is set at least 30 days shorter than the passport's remaining validity.
What happens when the card expires?
An expired card is considered for a new card, so renewal is a fresh issuance.
What if the application is refused?
If the applicant is not eligible or refuses the result, the fee already paid is not refunded.
What does a lost card cost to replace?
A lost, damaged or expired card that must be reissued is charged the same as a new one.
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