
Permanent residence card is a document issued by the immigration authority to a foreigner who is allowed to reside indefinitely in Vietnam and have validity longer than a Visa. Because this type of card is valided until 10 years, the conditions for being granted a permanent residence card are very strict.
Compared with the provisions of the Ordinance on entry, exit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam, the Law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam was promulgated on June 16, 2014. There are more specific regulations on conditions for foreigners to permanently reside in Vietnam, specifically: