Renewing a Vietnam residence card means applying for a new card, not extending the old one: file forms NA6/NA7 and NA8 about 30 days before expiry with the Immigration Department or the provincial office where the sponsor is registered, and collect it after 6–15 working days. The government fee is 145 USD (under 2 years), 155 USD (2 to under 5 years) or 165 USD (5–10 years). Renew the work permit or capital documents first if they expire sooner.
This page covers the renewal steps and timing. To have us handle the file, see the residence card service.
Five stages
- 45 days before expiry — check the work permit or capital documents; renew those first if they expire sooner than the card you want.
- 30 days before — prepare forms NA6/NA7 and NA8 on the current templates, obtain signature and seal.
- File — with the Immigration Department or the provincial immigration office where the sponsor is registered (see post-merger filing).
- 6–15 working days — review; the office may request supplementation or fingerprints.
- Collection — pay the government fee (145 USD under 2 years, 155 USD for 2 to under 5 years, 165 USD for 5 to 10 years) and collect the card with the passport.
Avoiding a gap in status
- Do not travel out of Vietnam while the passport is with the immigration office.
- If the card will expire during processing, ask about an interim temporary residence stamp when filing.
- Keep the temporary residence declaration current — a move during processing invalidates the address in the file.
Service
From 8,200,000 VND (government fee included) including preparation, filing and follow-up: residence card service. Checklist: renewal documents.
Info Travel provides end-to-end immigration services for foreigners in Vietnam: approval letters, e-visas, visa extensions, residence cards and work permits. Same-day quote on Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822.
