Approval Letter for a Family Visa TT: Conditions and Documents

This page covers the family category (TT). See all categories in Vietnam visa types explained.

Who may sponsor

  • A Vietnamese citizen — for a foreign spouse, child or parent
  • A foreigner holding a valid temporary residence card — for a spouse and children under 18

Proof of relationship

Relationship Document
Spouse Marriage certificate; if issued abroad, consularly legalised and translated
Child Birth certificate naming the sponsor
Parent Birth certificate of the sponsoring child
Family of a card holder Copy of the valid residence card plus relationship documents

Other documents

  • Form NA3 — individual sponsorship declaration
  • Sponsor identity and residence documents
  • Passport bio page of the applicant, valid at least six months

Validity and limits

Up to 12 months, extendable with form NA5. TT does not permit employment. For stays beyond a year, the TT residence card runs up to three years.

For families of Vietnamese origin

If the applicant or the spouse is of Vietnamese origin, compare with the 5-year exemption certificate: five years validity, 180 days per entry, usually cheaper.

Filing steps: TT process.