The Article 13 of Ordinance 24/2000/PL-UBTVQH10 dated April 28, 2000, on immigration and residence of foreigners in Vietnam is as follows: 1) Foreigners who are residing in Vietnam in the following conditions will be considered for permanent residence: a) Being unjustifiably oppressed while fighting for people’s freedom and independence, socialism, democracy and peace or for a science cause. b) Having contributions in building and protecting the fatherland of Vietnam c) Being the wife, husband, child, father or mother of a Vietnamese citizen residing permanently in Vietnam. 2) Foreigners can apply for permanent residence at the Department of Immigration Control of the Ministry of Public Security. Please contact the Department of Immigration Control at 44-49 Tran Phu ,Ba Dinh,Ha Noi, Vietnam. Tel: 0243 825 7941.Fax : 02438243287 , 02438243288. This is information for those who wish to apply for residence card in Vietnam. Those who wish to know about how to get a Vietnam visa may click here : http://www.cheapvietnamvisa.net/en/apply-online.html |