Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: The Vietnam Permanent Residency Visa allows long-term foreign residents to live, work, and study indefinitely in Vietnam. Primarily granted to those with significant contributions, humanitarian cases, or specific familial ties to Vietnamese citizens.
Eligibility: Eligibility includes spouses/children of Vietnamese citizens, individuals with meritorious contributions, or those granted asylum/humanitarian status. Requires stable income/housing and adherence to Vietnamese law.
Processing Time: ~90 days
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
Summary: Vietnam's Permanent Residency visa enables foreigners to live indefinitely, work, and study. Primarily for spouses/children of citizens, those with meritorious contributions, or humanitarian cases, offering long-term stability in Vietnam.