The TT family residence card is for the foreign spouse and children of a Vietnamese citizen, or the spouse and children under 18 of a foreigner holding a residence card. It lasts up to three years and needs forms NA7 and NA8, a marriage or birth certificate (legalised and translated if issued abroad), the sponsor’s documents and a passport with a valid TT visa. It does not allow work; families of Vietnamese origin should compare the cheaper 5-year exemption certificate.
This page covers the family category card (TT). To have us handle the file, see the residence card service.
Who may sponsor
| Sponsor | Eligible family |
|---|---|
| Vietnamese citizen | Foreign spouse, children |
| Foreigner with a valid residence card | Spouse, children under 18 |
Documents
- Form NA7 (individual sponsor) and form NA8 from the applicant
- Marriage or birth certificate — legalised and translated if issued abroad
- Sponsor identity and residence documents, or a copy of the sponsor residence card
- Original passport with a valid TT visa
- Temporary residence declaration for the family address
Validity and limits
Up to three years. The card does not permit employment: working requires a work permit and a switch to LD status. Children reaching 18 move to their own basis at the next renewal.
Cheaper alternative for Vietnamese-origin families
If the applicant or spouse is of Vietnamese origin, compare the 5-year exemption certificate: 180 days per entry, five years, lower cost, no sponsor filing each cycle.
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