If a foreign child is born in Vietnam, they are still required to apply for a Vietnamese visa in order to exit the country or legally reside here. Although born in Vietnam, the child remains a foreign national and must obtain a visa to stay. Below is important information about the visa application procedure for foreign children born in Vietnam:
1. Do Foreign Children Born in Vietnam Need a Visa?

There are two main scenarios:

• Both parents are foreign nationals.

• One parent is Vietnamese and the other is a foreigner.

Even though the child is born in Vietnam, they are still considered a foreign national and are required to obtain a visa either to stay in Vietnam or to leave the country.
2. What Type of Visa Will the Child Be Granted?

Since the child has relatives in Vietnam, they will typically be issued a visitor visa. The two most common types of visas are:

• TT Visa (Family Visit Visa):
  This visa is issued when the child has parents who are either foreign nationals holding visas such as LD1, LD2, DT1, DT2, or DT3, or has one parent who is Vietnamese. The TT visa is valid for up to 1 year and can be converted into a temporary residence card valid for up to 3 years.

• VR Visa (Personal Visit Visa):
  This visa is usually issued to children whose parents are foreign nationals holding a DT4 visa. The VR visa is suitable for families with specific needs while staying in Vietnam.

3. Requirements for Applying for a Visa for Foreign Children Born in Vietnam

To apply for a visa, the following documents are typically required:

• Birth certificate issued by the hospital where the child was born. A notarized copy is needed for the application; the original may be needed when applying for a passport.

• Child’s birth certificate and passport: The birth certificate must be legalized and translated into Vietnamese. If a birth certificate is unavailable, an official note (diplomatic note) from the embassy or consulate may be used instead

4. Documents Required for a Family Visit Visa Applicatio

Here are the documents needed for the TT visa application:

• Original passport of the child

• Birth certificate: If in a foreign language, it must be legalized, translated, and notarized in Vietnamese.

• Official diplomatic note from the embassy/consulate (if applicable)

• Parents’ personal documents, such as:

  • For Vietnamese parent: notarized copy of passport/ID card/Citizen ID

  • For foreign parents: copy of passport and valid visa or temporary residence card

• Visa application form (Form NA5) and a copy of the temporary residence declaration

5. Where to Submit the Visa Application

• Central authority: Immigration Department in Hanoi (Vietnam Immigration Department)

• Provincial level: Immigration Office under the provincial Public Security Department

If you have any questions about the visa application procedure for foreign children born in Vietnam, please contact Vietnamworkpermit.vn at Hotline: 0868 25 75 32 for free consultation and assistance!