In Vietnam, what are application and procedure for temporary residence extension according to new law?
In Vietnam, what are application and procedure for temporary residence extension according to new law? Thank you Answer: Pursuant to Article 28 of the Law on Residence 2020 stipulating application and procedure for temporary residence extension: 1. Application for temporary residence registration includes: a) Declaration of change to residence information; if the applicant is a minor, the declaration must include the permission from either of their parents or guardian, unless a written permission has been obtained; b) Written proof of ownership of lawful place of residence. 2. The applicant shall submit their application to the registration authority of the locality where they plan to reside temporarily. Upon receipt of the application, the registration authority shall check it and issue an acknowledgement of application receipt to the applicant; and instruct the applicant on how to complete their application if it is incomplete. Within 03 working days starting from the date of receipt of an adequate and valid application, the registration authority shall appraise and update information on the new temporary residence and temporary residence period of the applicant to the residence database and notify the applicant of such update; and provide a written explanation for the applicant if the application rejected. 3. At least 15 days before the end of the registered temporary residence period, the citizen must apply for temporary residence extension. Application and procedure for temporary residence extension shall adhere to regulations in Clauses 1 and 2 herein. After appraising the application, the registration authority shall update information on the new temporary residence period of the applicant to the residence database and notify the applicant of such update; and provide a written explanation for the applicant if the application rejected.