For individuals · Living & working in Vietnam
Living & Working in Vietnam
Whether you are moving to Vietnam for work, building a life with your family, or managing important personal matters, Chilli helps you understand the requirements, prepare the right documents, and navigate each step with greater clarity.
Why this matters
Why this is easy to get wrong
Your right to live or work in Vietnam may involve different documents, authorities and timelines. Understanding how the requirements fit together can help you plan ahead and avoid preventable delays.
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They’re separate, not one process
A Temporary Residence Card (TRC), a Work Permit, and civil registrations such as marriage or birth are separate procedures, each with its own requirements.
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Timing matters
Your eligibility, supporting documents and application sequence may depend on your personal circumstances and current status in Vietnam.
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Non-compliance has real consequences
Gaps in documentation or missing deadlines can create complications. Reviewing your situation early helps identify issues that may need attention.
What this covers
What this covers
From residence and employment documentation to family registration and personal property matters, Chilli helps you identify the relevant process and understand what to prepare. The appropriate route depends on factors such as your nationality, purpose of stay, family circumstances, employment and existing documents.
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Temporary Residence Card
Guidance on the applicable requirements, supporting documents, and process for applying for or renewing a Temporary Residence Card (TRC), where eligible.
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Work Permit
Support in understanding work-permit requirements, preparing documentation, and navigating the relevant application process, subject to eligibility and applicable rules.
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Marriage & Birth Registration
Guidance on the documentation and procedures involved in marriage registration or birth registration when a foreign national is involved.
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Personal Property
Advisory support for personal property matters, including understanding relevant considerations and navigating transaction-related documentation.
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What changes when this is taken care of?
What changes when this is taken care of?
Know which requirements may apply to you, what documents to prepare, and what steps to take next, so you can make informed decisions about life in Vietnam.
Before
Unclear requirements, not sure where to start, several procedures to coordinate at once.
After
You know the steps, the documents to prepare, and an approach that fits your situation.
Clarity
Understand your options and the next step.
Confidence
A sound basis for making your decision.
Convenience
Less effort spent coordinating separate procedures.
Risk management
Spot issues early and avoid preventable mistakes.
How it works
How we work
A clear, step-by-step approach to help you move forward with confidence.
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Understand your situation
Your goals, circumstances and what you need.
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Review requirements
Conditions, documents and points that need clarifying.
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Plan the next steps
Scope, order of work and who is responsible for what.
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Execute and follow up
Agreed work carried out, progress updates along the way.
Experience & approach
Clear guidance, grounded in experience
Chilli brings legal and investment experience together with a practical, coordinated approach. Here are credentials and working principles you can review before deciding how to proceed.
Multidisciplinary expertise
Legal, investment, financial and business perspectives
Legal, investment, financial and business perspectives brought together to assess complex client needs.
Chilli Consulting company profile
Founder experience
20+ years across law and investment
20+ years across law, corporate governance and investment immigration.
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Integrated support
Connected advice
We look at related legal and procedural considerations together, rather than treating every question in isolation.
Our stated approach to client advisory.
Related reading
Background before you get started
Explore key topics to help you prepare. These articles provide useful context before you make any decisions.
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Understanding · Work permits
Work Permits in Vietnam: Requirements and Preparation
An introductory guide to eligibility, documents and questions to clarify before starting an application.
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Decision-making · Residence cards
Temporary Residence Cards: What to Understand First
Learn how residence documentation may relate to your purpose of stay and existing immigration status.
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Preparation · Civil registration
Marriage and Birth Registration Involving Foreign Nationals
A preparation checklist of the questions and documents to confirm with the relevant authority.
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Risk awareness · Personal property
Foreign Nationals and Personal Property in Vietnam
Key considerations to clarify before making a property-related decision or entering a transaction.
Get started
Start with your situation
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The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a legal opinion. Requirements may change and depend on individual circumstances. Please seek advice tailored to your situation before relying on it.