I will go to Vietnam on Tourist Visa and get married. After marriage, I want to live in Vietnam. I want to get appropriate visa for living long term without hassle. I have read sticky threads about VEC and TRC but they are old information. I want to get the latest info.
My Questions are:
1. I'll be on Tourist Visa. After marriage, should I get VEC or TRC?
2. Is it possible to get TRC directly after marriage? ( I read in the other thread about VEC first, after that TRC. However, some recent posts said that they got TRC directly. Need clarification.)
3. My residence will be in another province close to HCMC. Apply for VEC / TRC in provincial immigration office or HCMC immigration office?
4. Can I change from Tourist Visa to VEC / TRC in Vietnam? Or Do I have to leave Vietnam and come back again? ( I read about "activating VEC". Does HCMC immigration give 6 month stamp? Or leaving and coming back is mandatory for first 6 month stamp?) ( With TRC first time, need to leave and come back? )