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Family / Dependent Visa (TT)
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Dependent visa for the spouse, children or parents of certain visa holders or of Vietnamese citizens.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Aligned to the sponsor's status, with a temporary residence card commonly available for a multi-year period.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
In short
As of 9 July 2026, the Family / Dependent Visa (TT) for Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a sponsor-led Vietnam immigration route. Sources: official Socialist Republic of Vietnam government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.
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What is the Family / Dependent Visa (TT) in Socialist Republic of Vietnam?
Family / Dependent Visa (TT) is a sponsor-led Vietnam route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal; typical duration is Aligned to the sponsor's status, with a temporary residence card commonly available for a multi-year period. This route can lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) on 1 June 2026.
Overview
The TT visa is Vietnam's family or dependent visa, allowing the spouse, children under 18 and, in some cases, parents to join a sponsor who holds an eligible visa or temporary residence card (such as LD work or DT investor), or who is a Vietnamese citizen. The sponsor guarantees the applicant during their stay. Holders can usually obtain a temporary residence card aligned to the sponsor's status. Family of Vietnamese citizens may, over time, access onward residence routes.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A qualifying family relationship to the sponsor (spouse, child under 18, or parent where eligible).Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ✓A sponsor who holds an eligible visa or residence card, or is a Vietnamese citizen.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ✓Evidence the relationship is genuine and legally recognised.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ✓A passport with the required validity and no immigration or security objection.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
Common blockers
- !No legally recognised or documented family relationship.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- !A sponsor whose visa category is not eligible to sponsor dependants.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- !A child over the age limit applying as a dependent child.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport and personal particulars.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ·Marriage or birth certificates, legalised as required.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ·Sponsor's passport, visa or residence card, or proof of Vietnamese citizenship.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
- ·Sponsor guarantee documents.Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the relationship qualifies and that the sponsor's status allows them to sponsor dependants.
Build the evidence pack
Gather and legalise relationship documents and obtain the sponsor's status and guarantee documents.
Submit through the official channel
The sponsor applies for the TT visa, and where eligible the temporary residence card, through the Immigration Department.
After approval
Enter Vietnam, obtain a residence card where eligible and renew alongside the sponsor's status.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Family / Dependent Visa (TT) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Family / Dependent Visa (TT).
Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Who can sponsor a TT dependent visa?+
A TT visa can be sponsored by a holder of an eligible visa or residence card, such as LD work or DT investor, or by a Vietnamese citizen, for their spouse, children under 18 and in some cases parents. Confirm the current eligible sponsors and relationships on the official immigration page.
Can my family get a residence card too?+
TT holders can usually obtain a temporary residence card aligned to the sponsor's status, so they avoid repeated visa renewals. Check the current eligibility and validity on the official immigration page.
What is the age limit for bringing my child to Vietnam on the family (TT) dependent visa?+
The TT visa allows children under 18 to join an eligible sponsor; a child over the age limit applying as a dependent child is listed as a common reason the application fails. Confirm the current relationship and age rules on the official immigration page.
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We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.
Primary source: Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security)
Last checked: 1 June 2026