FULL GUIDANCE ON VIETNAM VISA FOR NEWBORN BABY IN VIETNAM

Tuesday, 07/04/26

Welcoming a newborn baby is a joyful milestone, especially for foreign families living and working in Vietnam. However, alongside the happiness comes an important legal responsibility: obtaining a valid visa or residence status for the newborn child. With experience in handling newborn visa procedures in Vietnam, Visa5s.com shares this complete guide to help parents have a complete overview of the Vietnam visa process for newborn babies born in Vietnam, including legal requirements, procedures, and practical tips for foreigner parents in Vietnam.

VIETNAM VISA PROCESS FOR NEWBORN IN VIETNAM STEP BY STEP

According to Vietnamese immigration regulations, any foreign child born in Vietnam must obtain a valid visa or temporary residence card (TRC) to legally stay in the country. Even though the baby is born in Vietnam, they do not automatically acquire Vietnamese nationality (unless specific conditions are met under nationality law). Therefore, parents must complete immigration procedures shortly after birth.

In order for a newborn baby to obtain a Vietnamese visa, foreign parents need to know the following basic steps:

Step by step	How to get Vietnam visa for Newborn child	Processing Authority	Processing time
Step 1: Getting identity documents for a newborn baby	Step 1: Obtaining the following documents: Passport for baby born in Vietnam Birth certificate for baby born in Vietnam Family register updated newborn child information	Foreigner Parents go to their country's Consulate/Embassy in Vietnam to obtain these documents	1 - 2 months
	Step 2: Have the above documents of the newborn baby legalized for use in Vietnam	The Consular Department in Ho Chi Minh City or the Consular Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in Hanoi.	2 days – 1 week
Step 2: Submit Visa application for new born baby	Step 1: Prepare all documents Foreign parents need to send all required documents they have prepared to the company for review. Documents issued in English or other foreign language need to be translated into Vietnamese.	The Immigration Office in the city where the foreigner is working and where the company is sponsoring them	1 week
	Step 2: Submit Visa application online for infant born in Vietnam Access the link below: https://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn Sign in to the company account using a USB token. Find the visa application section. Declare the required information, upload the documents, and submit the application. Save the application code to track the application status.		7-10 working days
	Step 3: Submit original document for infant born in Vietnam After receiving the approval via email, there will be a request to pay the visa fee. Make the payment and bring the original documents to the address specified by the authority for submission. After 7–10 working days, return to collect the result.		7-10 working days

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR NEWBORN BABY VISA VIETNAM 2026

🗂️ Category	📄 Document	✔️ Requirement	📝 Notes
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FROM A FOREIGN NEWBORN BABY	Passport	Original	Valid more than 6 months At least 2 blank pages
	Photo (4x6 cm)	.png or .jpg file	White background, taken within last 6 months
	Birth Certificate	Notarized translation into Vietnamese	If it is issued by foreign authority
	Online Declaration Form of Temporary Residence	Original or PDF file	Confirmed by local police
	Visa Application Form	Original	Signed on behalf of the baby by parent
FOREIGN PARENTS’ DOCUMENTS	Passport	Notarized true copy of all pages	Must be valid
FOREIGN PARENTS’ DOCUMENTS	Vietnam Visa / TRC	Notarized true copy	Must be valid
DOCUMENTS FROM SPONSORING COMPANY *(where a foreign parent are working for)*	Application form for sponsoring	Original
	Business Registration Certificate	Notarized true copy or electronic file
	Business information form	Original	If the company's latest business license was issued in the form of an electronic file.
	Identity card/Passport of submission person	Original

VIETNAM IMMIGRATION RULES FOR NEWBORN BABY OF EXPATRIATES

If your baby is born in Vietnam and holds a foreign nationality, the same immigration rules as for adults apply. Here are the key points you should know:

Your baby must have a valid passport and Vietnam visa or Temporary Residence Card before leave the Vietnam.
If you plan to apply for a long-term dependent Temporary Residence Card for your baby, he/she first needs a dependent visa. After that, the long-term Temporary Residence Card can be applied for, with its validity matching the remaining term of the parent’s TRC.

Here are some advices for Parents:

Make sure to register your baby’s residence as soon as possible and submit all documents required. Missing registration or paperwork submission can lead to delays, fines, or complications later on.
It’s best to prepare everything before or immediately after the birth. This helps ensure that the process goes smoothly and on time.

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FULL GUIDANCE ON VIETNAM VISA FOR NEWBORN BABY IN VIETNAM

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