Form NA5 is the application used inside Vietnam to request a visa or an extension of temporary residence. It is the single most common immigration form here, and since 1 July 2026 only the template issued with Circular 70/2026/TT-BCA is accepted.
Form NA5 2026 – download Word, PDF and a filled-in sample
Form NA5 is the application for a visa or an extension of temporary stay for foreigners who are already in Vietnam. The new version was issued with Circular 70/2026/TT-BCA and applies from 1 July 2026.
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Which language to fill in: This is the official bilingual Vietnamese–English form. Fill it in in English or Vietnamese, in CAPITAL LETTERS, with names exactly as in the passport. Do not translate the form into another language – only the official form is accepted.
Filled-in sample
How to fill in each field
| Field on the form | How to fill it in | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Full name (in capital letters) Họ tên (chữ in hoa) | Full name in CAPITALS as in the passport. | JOHN MICHAEL SMITH |
| 2. Sex: Male / Female Giới tính: ☐ Nam ☐ Nữ | Tick Male or Female. | ☒ Nam / Male |
| 3. Date of birth Sinh ngày … tháng … năm … | Date of birth. | 15/04/1985 |
| 4. Nationality at birth Quốc tịch gốc | Nationality at birth. | Anh / UNITED KINGDOM |
| 5. Current nationality Quốc tịch hiện nay (2) | Current nationality. | Anh / UNITED KINGDOM |
| 6. Occupation/position Nghề nghiệp/chức vụ | Occupation/position. | Kỹ sư / Engineer |
| 7. Passport No. … Type; issuing authority; expiry date Hộ chiếu/Giấy tờ có giá trị đi lại quốc tế số … loại (3); cơ quan cấp; có giá trị đến ngày | Passport number, type, issuing authority and expiry date. | 123456789 – phổ thông – HMPO – 20/03/2032 |
| 8. Date of the latest entry … via border gate …; purpose of entry Nhập cảnh Việt Nam gần nhất ngày … qua cửa khẩu …; mục đích nhập cảnh | Date of last entry, border gate and purpose (see the entry stamp in your passport). | 01/12/2026 – Tân Sơn Nhất – DN1 |
| 9. Permitted to stay until …; temporary residential address in Viet Nam Được phép tạm trú đến ngày …; địa chỉ tạm trú tại Việt Nam | Permitted stay until (see your visa/entry stamp) and current address. | 30/12/2026 – Khách sạn ABC, 12 Lê Lợi, P. Sài Gòn, TP.HCM |
| 10. Contact telephone number/Email Điện thoại liên hệ/Email | Phone and email. | 0909 000 111 / john.smith@example.com |
| 1. Name of hosting organization; address; telephone/email Tên cơ quan, tổ chức; địa chỉ; điện thoại/Email | Details of the sponsoring company/organisation. | CÔNG TY TNHH XYZ VIỆT NAM – 45 Nguyễn Huệ, P. Sài Gòn, TP.HCM – 028 3800 0000 |
| 2. Hosting family relative: full name; date of birth; ID/passport No.; resident card No.; relationship (5); address; telephone/email Thân nhân bảo lãnh (họ tên); sinh ngày; CCCD/Căn cước/Hộ chiếu số, cấp ngày, cơ quan cấp; Thẻ thường trú/tạm trú số (4); quan hệ với người đề nghị (5); địa chỉ thường trú/tạm trú; điện thoại/Email | If a relative sponsors you: their name, date of birth, ID, relationship, address and phone; if a company sponsors you, put a slash. | / (bỏ trống nếu do công ty bảo lãnh) |
| 1. To issue a visa: Single / Multiple, valid to … Cấp thị thực: ☐ một lần ☐ nhiều lần có giá trị đến ngày … | Single/multiple entry and requested expiry date. | ☒ nhiều lần – có giá trị đến 30/03/2027 |
| 2. To extend the duration of temporary stay until … Gia hạn tạm trú đến ngày … | Requested date of stay extension. | 30/03/2027 |
| 3. Reason(s) Lý do | Reason: continuing work, visiting relatives, investment… | Tiếp tục làm việc theo hợp đồng với công ty |
| IV. Additional statements Những điều cần trình bày thêm | Further explanation (if any). | — |
Supporting documents and where to submit
- One form per person, with the original passport.
- For a loose-leaf visa: one 4×6 cm photo.
- Confirmation by the sponsoring company/organisation (or signature of the sponsoring relative).
- Submit at the Immigration Department or the provincial Immigration Office; it can also be filed online by a sponsor that has an account.
Common mistakes that get applications returned
- Applying after your permitted stay has already expired – the overstay must be settled first.
- Requested period longer than the passport or work permit validity.
- Missing stamp/confirmation from the sponsor.
Who fills it in
The foreigner completes the personal details; the sponsor — a company or a relative — signs, seals and takes responsibility for the application. Company sponsors must already have form NA16 on file.
Section by section
- Personal details: full name exactly as printed in the passport, in the same order, plus date and place of birth and nationality. Transliteration differences are a frequent cause of rejection.
- Passport: number, type, issue and expiry dates. The passport must stay valid at least 30 days beyond the requested period.
- Current status: the visa symbol and the expiry of the current temporary residence — copy it from the stamp, not from memory.
- Address in Vietnam: must match the temporary residence declaration filed by the landlord.
- Request: what you are asking for — new visa or extension — the symbol, single or multiple entry and the duration.
- Sponsor: name, address, tax code or ID number, signature and seal.
Five mistakes we see most
- Old template used after 1 July 2026
- Address that does not match the temporary residence declaration
- Requested duration longer than the work permit allows
- Company seal placed by someone not registered on form NA16
- Filing in the last few days before expiry, leaving no room for supplementation
Supporting documents
Original passport; business registration certificate (company sponsor) or relationship documents (family sponsor); work permit or exemption confirmation for LD files; temporary residence declaration. Government fee 10 USD for the extension stamp plus the visa fee by category — see the fee table.
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