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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.

Requires sponsorshipLeads to permanent residencyAligned to the sponsor's status, with a temporary residence card commonly available for a multi-year period.
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
Reviewed Vietnam Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security) ↗

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.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/vietnam/family-dependent-tt#answer

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

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm the relationship qualifies and that the sponsor's status allows them to sponsor dependants.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Gather and legalise relationship documents and obtain the sponsor's status and guarantee documents.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    The sponsor applies for the TT visa, and where eligible the temporary residence card, through the Immigration Department.

  4. After approval

    Enter Vietnam, obtain a residence card where eligible and renew alongside the sponsor's status.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Family / Dependent Visa (TT), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check the conditions for your own permission, including work, and keep evidence of the qualifying relationship. The principal applicant’s conditions may differ.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Family / Dependent Visa (TT) instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Vietnam

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Vietnam. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use 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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How we verified this

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

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