Temporary Residence Card (TRC) Strategy:
Security vs. Paperwork
Securing a Temporary Residence Card in Vietnam is not just an administrative task. It is the legal anchor for your life here.
Origin Thesis
The market treats it as a simple form-filling exercise, which explains why 7 out of 10 self-applications fail. Real TRC success comes from treating your application as a legal dossier, not a checklist.
The Misconception
Most believe a TRC is just a sticker in a passport gained by submitting standard forms. This leads to the "visa-run treadmill."
The CMT Standard
CMT positions your case to meet the unwritten expectations of immigration authorities, ensuring stability.
Boundaries
Defining who we serve best. Clarity prevents wasted time.
When to use CMT
First-time applicants
Your initial file sets the precedent for all future renewals.
Complex income structures
Investors or freelancers whose income proof doesn't fit standard boxes.
Time-critical cases
You have less than 30 days before your current visa expires.
Family inclusion
You need to sponsor a spouse or children and valid relationship proofs are from different jurisdictions.
When NOT to use CMT
Zero-budget applicants
You are willing to risk rejection to save the service fee.
Simple corporate renewals
You work for a large MNC with an in-house government relations team that handles this for free.
Illegal status
You do not have a valid entry visa or legitimate purpose (we do not fix illegal entry).
Decision Trace
You likely started by Googling "how to get TRC Vietnam." You found conflicting advice on expat forums and outdated government forms.
Maybe you even tried to submit once and got sent back for "missing explanation letters" that weren't on the checklist.
The DIY Trap
The DIY path works for the lucky 30%. The rest get stuck in a loop of corrections and fines.
Courier Service Model
Just handing in your papers. Reactive. Prone to rejection.
Advisory Audit Model
We audit your passport and visa history before we touch a form. This pre-clearance checks for red flags—like short-term visas or employment gaps—that trigger rejections.
Conditional Logic
Check your specific situation against these thresholds (2025 updates).
Role Limitations
We do not fabricate documents
We cannot create a job that doesn't exist or an investment that didn't happen.
We do not bypass safety bans
If you are blacklisted for criminal reasons, we cannot erase that record.
We are not a government agency
We are a consultancy that represents you to the agency. We control the preparation, not the final signature (though our approval rate is 95%).
Context Fingerprint
We decline cases where:
- The applicant refuses to provide original passports for verification.
- The company sponsoring the TRC is a "ghost company" with no tax records or office.
- The applicant has pending civil court judgments in Vietnam.