Nghị định 191/2025/NĐ-CP hướng dẫn Luật Quốc tịch Việt Nam

DECREE

Elaborating certain articles and measures for organization of and guidance on the implementation of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality

Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization dated February 18, 2025;

Pursuant to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality dated November 13, 2008; and the Law on amendments to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality dated June 24, 2014; the Law on amendments to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality dated June 24, 2025;

At the request of the Minister of Justice;

The Government hereby promulgates a Decree elaborating certain articles and measures for organization of and guidance on the implementation of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.

Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

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This Decree provides detailed regulations on Clause 6 of Article 5, Clause 5 of Article 11, Clause 3 of Article 13, Article 19, Clause 3 of Article 20, Article 23, Clause 2 of Article 24, Clause 5 of Article 27, Clause 3 of Article 28, Clause 1 of Article 32, Clause 1 of Article 34, and Clause 7 of Article 39 of the Vietnamese Nationality Law and measures for implementation of the Vietnamese Nationality Law regarding the determination of nationality for children during birth registration procedures; verification of applications for acquisition, reinstatement or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality; the responsibilities of the Ministry of Justice in processing applications for acquisition, reinstatement and renunciation of Vietnamese nationality; issuing decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality; announcing the results of the resolution of nationality-related works; issuing certificates of Vietnamese descent; the responsibilities of agencies in state management of nationality; and the construction, management, updating, connection, sharing, exploitation, and use of the Nationality Database.

Article 2. Consular legalization, translation into Vietnamese of documents in the application for acquisition, reinstatement, renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, and the resolution of other works related to Vietnamese nationality

Documents in the application for acquisition, reinstatement, renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, and resolution of other works related to Vietnamese nationality issued by a foreign authority must be certified to be legally used in Vietnam, except in cases where consular legalization is exempted as prescribed by Vietnamese law or international treaties of which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member.

Documents in the application for acquisition, reinstatement, renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, and resolution of other works related to Vietnamese nationality written in foreign language must be translated into Vietnamese; the translation must be certified by the translator's signature in accordance with the laws of Vietnam.

Article 3. Nationality database

1. The nationality database is a collection of data regarding entities that have Vietnamese nationality granted, reinstated or deprived, have decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality or decisions to reinstate Vietnamese nationality canceled, have been granted certificates of Vietnamese nationality, and issuing certificates of Vietnamese descent. This database is developed, managed, updated, connected, shared, exploited and used online to serve the state management of nationality.

2. The Ministry of Justice shall directly perform the state management of the nationality database. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security, provincial People's Committees, Departments of Justice, diplomatic missions, consular missions, or other agencies authorized to perform the consular functions of Vietnam abroad (hereinafter referred to as “representative office”) and other agencies as prescribed by law are entitled to access and exploit nationality-related information to serve the state management.

Article 4. Establishing, managing, updating, connecting, sharing, exploiting and using the Nationality Database

1. The Ministry of Justice shall:

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b) Issue regulations on management, updating, connection, sharing, exploitation and use of the Nationality Database;

c) Develop and implement the Software for managing and processing nationality applications (hereinafter referred to as “the Software”) to digitize nationality data and address nationality-related works.

2. The Department of Justice and the representative offices are responsible for updating, exploiting and using the Nationality Database through the Software.

3. The data in the nationality database is established from the following sources:

a) The data is generated through the resolution of nationality-related works on the Software;

b) Data digitized from records related to the resolution of nationality-related works;

c) The data is connected and shared from the electronic civil status database, the national population database, and other related databases.

4. The nationality database must be updated fully, accurately and promptly while ensuring information security and cybersecurity in accordance with legal regulations. The updating, sharing, exploitation and use of information for the nationality database must comply with the legal regulations on protection of privacy, personal secrets, family secrets, the provisions of the Vietnamese Nationality Law and other relevant laws.

5. The connection, sharing, exploitation and use of information between the nationality database and the electronic civil status database, the national population database and other related databases must ensure efficiency, comply with regulations on the management of data connection and sharing within regulatory agencies, regulations on information security and cybersecurity, and align with the functions, duties and powers of agencies and organizations, as well as other relevant legal provisions.

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1. An applicant for reinstatement or renunciation of their Vietnamese nationality, or resolution of other nationality-related works may submit an application online, in person or via postal service to the authority competent to accept the application in accordance with the provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality and this Decree, and may not authorize others to submit the application on their behalf.

An applicant for Vietnamese nationality must directly submit their application at the Department of Justice or the representative office where they reside, except in cases specified in Clause 2 of this Article.

In cases where individuals apply for acquisition, reinstatement or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality or resolution of other nationality-related works in countries or territories without a representative office, they should submit their applications at the nearest concurrent representative offices or the most convenient representative office.

2. The request for resolving nationality-related works for minors, individuals with restricted civil capacity and those experiencing difficulties in perception and behavioral control shall be carried out by their legal representatives in accordance with the provisions of civil law.

3. In cases where the law stipulates that submitted documents must be copies, applicants for the resolution of nationality-related works may submit documents that are photocopies of the originals; certified copies from the originals; copies issued from the master registers; electronic copies of these documents; or documents that are integrated and displayed on the electronic identification application (VNeID). If a photocopy from the original is submitted, the original must be available for comparison; the recipient will check and compare the copy with the original and add a countersign to confirm the comparison.

In the event that the applicant submits their application online, it shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 of this Decree. In the case where the application is sent via postal service, the documents included in the application must be certified from the original or issued from the master register; the application form, declaration and personal history must have their signatures certified in accordance with legal regulations.

4. The recipient is responsible for verifying the validity of the documents in the application. In cases where the application is incomplete or inaccurate according to regulations, guidance must be provided immediately to the applicant for the resolution of nationality-related works to supplement, complete the application, and clearly state the reasons according to the supplementation request form; in cases where the application is complete and accurate according to regulations, the case handler shall accept the application and record it in the acceptance register.

5. The receiving authority shall create a complete list of all documents in each application, along with a list of applicants for the resolution of nationality-related works in accordance with the prescribed form.

For applications for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the receiving authority is responsible for classifying the applications into those exempt from verification of personal identity as stipulated in Article 30 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality and those that require verification of personal identity.

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6. The results of the resolution of nationality-related works are returned directly, online or sent via postal services to the applicant, except in cases provided for in Clause 7 of this Article.

7. The issuance of a decision to grant Vietnamese nationality shall comply with the provisions of Article 16 of this Decree.

Article 6. Processing applications for nationality online

The processing of applications for nationality online as stipulated in Clause 7, Article 39 of the Vietnamese Nationality Law shall comply with the provisions of the law on the implementation of administrative procedures under the single-window system and interlinked single-window system at the One-stop Division and the National Public Service Portal, and the provisions of this Decree as follows:

1. The applicant must log in to their account on the National Public Service Portal, which is connected to the information system for processing administrative procedures at the ministerial and provincial levels, submit the application as required, provide information according to the interactive electronic form, enclosed with the electronic copy. In cases where the electronic information and data of the applicant have been connected and shared among databases, the applicant is not required to provide the information again or attach documents.

In cases where there is no electronic version, copies or photocopies of the required documents; fees and charges shall be paid using the payment feature of the National Public Service Portal, other payment platforms, or other methods according to the provisions of the law.

2. After completing the application submission, the applicant will be issued with a number for administrative procedures to monitor and check the progress of processing or to access and complete the application when requested by the receiving authority.

3. The electronic application for reinstatement or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, issuance of a Certificate of Vietnamese nationality, or issuance of a Certificate of Vietnamese descent shall be submitted at the National Public Service Portal and through the information system for handling administrative procedures at the ministerial and provincial levels, which will be forwarded to the Software for processing by the competent authorities.

In the event that the Ministry of Justice decides to refuse to process the application in accordance with clauses 1, 2, 4, and 7 of Article 14 of this Decree, a notification shall be sent to the receiving authority through the Software to inform the applicant.

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a) Receive the electronic document sent via email or the electronic data management repository of that organization or individual;

b) Receive the electronic document sent to the digital device through an appropriate data transmission method, ensuring the safety and confidentiality of the information.

c) Receive the physical document through postal services and pay the fee for the results;

d) Receive the physical document at the receiving authority.

5. The Department of Justice or the representative office under their jurisdiction shall receive and resolve requests regarding nationality online in accordance with the level of implementation of online public services in the field of nationality.

Article 7. Documents proving Vietnamese nationality as prescribed in Clause 5 Article 11 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality

1. The certificate of Vietnamese nationality issued in accordance with the provisions of Article 30 of this Decree.

2. The extract recorded in the civil status register regarding the birth registration that has been completed at the competent authority of a foreign country, issued in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 8. Annulment of the validity of documents proving Vietnamese nationality issued to individuals who have renounced their nationality, been deprived of nationality, or had their decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality or decisions to reinstate Vietnamese nationality cancelled

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2. The termination of permanent residency registration, the revocation and cancellation of the validity of Vietnamese passports, citizen ID cards, ID cards, and e-ID keys in the cases specified in clause 1 of this Article shall comply with the provisions of clause 3 of Article 26 and clause 2 of Article 28 of this Decree and related laws.

In the case of civil status documents for individuals who have renounced Vietnamese nationality, had their Vietnamese nationality deprived, or had their decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality cancelled, where the documents indicate Vietnamese nationality, the notification and annotation in the Civil status register regarding the change of nationality shall comply with the provisions of Article 27 of this Decree and the laws on civil status.

Article 9. Determination of the nationality of children when carrying out the birth registration procedures as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality

1. Children born to a Vietnamese citizen as one parent and a foreign citizen as the other shall have their Vietnamese nationality determined in accordance with the provisions of Clause 2, Article 16 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality as follows:

a) Children who hold Vietnamese nationality shall have it chosen by their parents in accordance with their agreement when registering for birth.

b) In the case where a child is born on the territory of Vietnam and the parents cannot reach an agreement on the choice of nationality for their child when registering for birth, that child shall have Vietnamese nationality. Either parent shall execute a written declaration affirming that they have not reached an agreement regarding the selection of nationality for their child and shall assume responsibility for this declaration.

c) In the case where a child has been registered for birth at a competent foreign authority and holds foreign nationality, that child may acquire Vietnamese nationality if the parents agree to choose Vietnamese nationality for their child when recording the birth and the retention of foreign nationality in the civil status register, must comply with the laws of the country whose nationality the child holds. Parents of the child must provide a declaration regarding the retention of foreign nationality in accordance with the laws of the country of which the child holds nationality, and they shall be responsible for this declaration.

2. When carrying out the birth registration procedure at a competent authority in Vietnam, in the case of a child having dual Vietnamese and foreign nationality, the child's name may be a compound of a Vietnamese name and a foreign name.

Article 10. Prohibited actions

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a) Using fake documents, altered documents or documents that have been erased to distort the content; making untruthful declarations, engaging in fraudulent activities and providing false declarations in order to process nationality-related works.

b) Using documentation that is no longer valid for proving Vietnamese nationality as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 8 of this Decree to demonstrate that one holds Vietnamese nationality;

c) Abusing the conferred authority to issue documents regarding Vietnamese nationality, documents proving Vietnamese nationality, or other documents stating Vietnamese nationality in violation of legal regulations; providing confirmation without basis, providing inaccurate confirmation regarding the applicants for acquisition, for reinstatement or for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality;

d) Exploiting the process of acquiring or reinstating or renouncing Vietnamese nationality; taking advantage of the application for holding foreign nationality when acquiring or reinstating Vietnamese nationality to jeopardize the security, national interests, and social order and safety of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; or to harm the legitimate rights and interests of agencies, organizations and citizens of Vietnam.

2. Individuals and organizations that commit acts specified in clause 1 of this Article shall be dealt with in accordance with the law, depending on the nature and severity of violations; the documents specified in point b of clause 1 of this Article, as well as the documents issued in the cases specified in point a and point c of clause 1 of this Article, shall be deemed invalid and must be revoked or canceled.

3. In cases where individuals have acquired Vietnamese nationality in accordance with Article 19 of the Law on Nationality of Vietnam, or individuals who are reinstated to Vietnamese nationality under Article 23 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, and are found to have committed acts specified in points a and d of Clause 1 of this Article, the Ministry of Justice shall finalize the dossier and report to the Prime Minister to present to the President for the annulment of the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality and the Decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality according to the provisions of Article 33, Article 34 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality and Article 25 of this Decree.

Chapter II

PROCEDURES FOR ACQUISITION, REINSTATEMENT, RENUNCIATION, DEPRIVATION OF NATIONALITY OR CANCELATION OF DECISIONS TO GRANT VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY OR DECISIONS TO REINSTATE VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY

Section 1. Acquisition of Vietnamese nationality

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1. Knowing Vietnamese sufficiently to integrate into the Vietnamese community is the ability to listen, speak, read, and write in Vietnamese appropriately according to the living and working environment of the applicant for Vietnamese nationality.

2. An applicant for Vietnamese nationality who is not exempt from the permanent residence conditions stipulated in points d and dd of clause 1, Article 19 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality must be a person currently residing permanently in Vietnam and has been issued with a Permanent Residence Card by the competent authority of Vietnam.

The duration of permanent residence in Vietnam for an applicant for Vietnamese nationality shall start from the date on which the applicant is granted a Permanent Residence Card.

3. The ability to ensure livelihood in Vietnam for an applicant for Vietnamese nationality is demonstrated by their assets, legal sources of income or sponsorship by organizations or individuals in Vietnam.

Article 12. In cases of special contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland of Vietnam, which are beneficial to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as stipulated in Clause 6 of Article 5 and Clause 3 of Article 19 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality

1. Individuals who have made special contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Fatherland of Vietnam must be awarded medals, decorations or other noble titles by the State of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the South Vietnam Republic, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, or recognized by the competent authorities of Vietnam for their special contributions based on the documentation, opinions from relevant agencies and organizations, and the provisions of related laws.

2. Entities deemed beneficial to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam include:

a) Individuals with exceptional talent in the fields of science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, economy, law, culture, society, arts, sports, health, education or other fields whose talent has been recognized by state management agencies at the ministerial level or who have received international awards, medals, or decorations in cases where there is evidence to show that the individuals will contribute positively and sustainably to the development of the aforementioned fields in Vietnam;

b) Entrepreneurs and investors who are individuals engaged in business and investment activities in Vietnam and have been confirmed by the state management agencies at the ministerial level to contribute positively and sustainably to the development of Vietnam.

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Article 13. Certain documents in an application for acquisition of Vietnamese nationality

1. The documents specified in points b, dd, e and g of Clause 1, Article 20 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality are as follows:

a) Another document that can substitute for the Birth Certificate or Passport of a stateless individual applying for Vietnamese nationality include any document containing information about the individual's full name, date, month, and year of birth, the individual's photograph and a seal from a competent authority, or a laissez-passer/international travel paper;

b) The documents proving the Vietnamese language proficiency of the applicant for Vietnamese nationality are copies of diplomas or certificates that demonstrate the applicant has studied in Vietnamese in Vietnam, such as copies of doctoral degrees, master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, or university diploma, college diploma, intermediate education diploma (including professional secondary diploma or intermediate professional education diploma), or high school diplomas or junior high school diplomas from Vietnam, or copies of Vietnamese language certificates according to the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners issued by educational institutions in Vietnam as regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training.

In the event that an applicant for Vietnamese nationality does not have documentation proving their Vietnamese language proficiency, the Department of Justice shall conduct an examination and interview regarding the applicant’s abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing in Vietnamese to ensure compliance with the provisions in Clause 1, Article 11 of this Decree. The participants in the interview included representatives from the Department of Justice and the Department of Education and Training. The results of the examination and interview must be documented in writing. The individuals who conduct the exams and interviews are responsible for the results of the exams and interviews as well as their recommendations.

c) A copy of the birth certificate of the minor child applying for Vietnamese nationality through their parents, or other valid documents proving the parent-child relationship; in case the receiving authority is unable to extract information verifying the parent-child relationship from the electronic civil status database or the national population database.

In the case of a minor child whose father or mother is a Vietnamese citizen applying for Vietnamese nationality, if only one parent obtains Vietnamese nationality and the minor child residing with that parent applying for Vietnamese nationality through their parent, the application for the child's Vietnamese nationality must include a written agreement signed by both parents regarding the child's application for Vietnamese nationality. The signature in the written agreement does not require notarization; the applicant for their child's Vietnamese nationality shall be responsible for the accuracy of the signature of the other party.

In the case where the father or mother has died, has lost their civil capacity or has restricted civil capacity, the written agreement may be replaced by documentation proving that the father or mother has died, has lost their civil capacity, or has restricted civil capacity;

d) A copy of the permanent residence card, except in the cases specified in Clause 3 of Article 19 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.

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2. Those exempted from certain conditions for acquisition of Vietnamese nationality according to the provisions in clauses 2 and 3 of Article 19 of the Law on Vietnam Nationality and Article 12 of this Decree must submit the following documents:

a) In the case where the husband or wife of the applicant is a Vietnamese citizen, a copy of the marriage certificate or a certificate of marital status shall be submitted; if the biological father, biological mother or biological child of the applicant is a Vietnamese citizen, a copy of the birth certificate or other valid documents proving the parent-child relationship shall be submitted; if the paternal or maternal grandparents of the applicant are Vietnamese citizens, a copy of valid documents to prove this shall be submitted in case the receiving authority cannot extract information from the electronic civil status database or the national population database;

b) Individuals who have made special contributions to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland of Vietnam or whose acquisition of Vietnamese nationality is beneficial to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, as stipulated in Article 12 of this Decree, shall submit documents proving their eligibility in the corresponding case.

3. Applicants for both acquisition of Vietnamese nationality and retention of foreign citizenship must provide the following documents:

a) Documents issued by the competent authorities of a foreign country regarding the retention of foreign nationality in accordance with the laws of that country. In cases where the foreign law does not provide for the issuance of this type of document, the individual must have a declaration stating that the competent authority of the foreign country does not prescribe the issuance of this type of document and that the request to retain foreign nationality when acquiring Vietnamese nationality is in accordance with the laws of that foreign country;

b) A commitment not to use foreign nationality to harm the lawful rights and interests of agencies, organizations or individuals; or to infringe upon the security, national interests, order, and social safety of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

In the case where an applicant for both acquisition of Vietnamese nationality and retention of foreign nationality does not fully meet the conditions specified in Clause 6, Article 19 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, they must renounce their foreign nationality.

4. Applications for Vietnamese nationality must be prepared in triplicate and stored at the Office of the President, the Ministry of Justice and the receiving authorities.

Article 14. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Justice in processing applications for Vietnamese nationality as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 21 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality

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In cases where an applicant for both acquisition of Vietnamese nationality and retention of their foreign nationality have insufficient documentation proving eligibility as specified in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 13 of this Decree, the Ministry of Justice shall issue a written notification for the receiving authority to request the applicant to renounce their foreign nationality.

2. Within 09 months from the date the Ministry of Justice issues a written notification in accordance with clause 1 of this Article, if an applicant for Vietnamese nationality does not submit a written approval for the renunciation of foreign nationality issued by the foreign competent authority, the Ministry of Justice shall decide to reject the processing of the application. The 09-month period is not included in the time limit for processing the application as prescribed in Clause 3, Article 21 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.

3. When considering applications for both acquisition of Vietnamese nationality and retention of foreign nationality under the provisions of Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 19 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, if the application is found to be complex or related to political security, the Ministry of Justice shall consult with relevant ministries, agencies or organizations before reporting to the Prime Minister for submission to the President for review and decision.

4. In cases where the personal identity verification results indicate that the application for acquisition of Vietnamese nationality is detrimental to the rights and legal interests of agencies, organizations, or individuals, jeopardizes national security, national interests or public order and safety of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Ministry of Justice shall decide to reject the application.

5. Once the application for acquisition of Vietnamese nationality is complete and valid, the Minister of Justice, under the authorization of the Prime Minister, shall sign a proposal for the President of the State to consider granting Vietnamese nationality, except in cases specified in Clause 3 of this Article.

The regulations regarding the Minister of Justice signing the proposal on behalf of the Prime Minister to present to the President also apply to the submission of applications for reinstatement and renunciation of Vietnamese nationality.

6. The decision to refuse to process the application stipulated in clauses 1, 2 and 4 of this Article is not subject to complaint or lawsuit in accordance with clause 8 of Article 5 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.

7. Regulations on the processing of applications for acquisition of Vietnamese nationality, applications for both acquisition of Vietnamese nationality and retention of foreign nationality in clauses 1, 2, 3, 4 and clause 6 of this Article shall also apply to the processing of applications for the reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality and applications for both reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality and retention of foreign nationality according to the provisions of Article 23 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.

The provisions in clauses 1, 4 and 6 of this Article shall also apply when processing applications for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality in accordance with Article 27 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.

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The Ministry of Justice has issued a written request for the Ministry of Public Security to verify the personal identity in accordance with Clause 2a, Article 21 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality. Within a period of 45 days from the date of receipt of the document, the Ministry of Public Security is responsible for verifying and sending a written response to the Ministry of Justice; in complex cases, this period may be extended, but not exceeding 60 days.

Article 16. Issuance of Decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality

Upon receiving the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality enclosed with the notification from the Ministry of Justice, the provincial People's Committee shall direct the Department of Justice to organize a Ceremony for issuance of the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality to individuals who are being granted Vietnamese nationality and are residing within the country; the representative office is responsible for organizing the Ceremony for issuance of the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality to individuals who are being granted Vietnamese nationality and are residing abroad.

The organization of the Ceremony for issuance of the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality shall be conducted in a solemn and meaningful manner, in accordance with the actual situation of the area or of the representative office.

Section 2. Reintatement of Vietnamese nationality

Article 17. Certain documents in an application for reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality

1. Documents proving that the applicant for reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality has previously held Vietnamese nationality as stipulated in point dd of clause 1, Article 24 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality include one of the following documents:

a) Documentation proving that the applicant has their Vietnamese nationality reinstated or deprived of by the President of Vietnam;

b) Documents issued and certified by the competent authority or organization of Vietnam in which the Vietnamese nationality is written or documents that serve as evidence of that applicant's Vietnamese nationality in the past.

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2. Regarding an applicant for reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality, if they have renounced Vietnamese nationality to require foreign nationality but are unable to obtain foreign nationality, they must provide documentation issued by the competent authorities of the foreign country clearly confirming the reason for ineligibility for foreign nationality. In the event that the ineligibility for foreign nationality is due to the fault of the applicant, the applicant must provide a guarantee of their father, mother, wife, husband, child or sibling who is a Vietnamese citizen residing in Vietnam enclosed with a document showing that they voluntarily reside in Vietnam.

3. An applicant for both reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality and retention of foreign nationality must provide the following documents:

a) Documents issued by the competent authorities of a foreign country regarding the retention of foreign nationality in accordance with the laws of that country. In cases where the foreign law does not provide for the issuance of this type of document, the individual must have a declaration stating that the competent authority of the foreign country does not prescribe the issuance of this type of document and that the request to retain foreign nationality when reinstating Vietnamese nationality is in accordance with the laws of that foreign country;

b) A commitment not to use foreign nationality to harm the lawful rights and interests of agencies, organizations or individuals; or to infringe upon the security, national interests, order, and social safety of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

In the case where an applicant for both reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality and retention of foreign nationality does not fully meet the conditions specified in Clause 5, Article 23 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, they must renounce their foreign nationality.

4. In case a minor child applies for reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality through their parents, a copy of the child’s birth certificate or other valid documents proving the parent-child relationship; in case the receiving authority is unable to extract information verifying the parent-child relationship from the electronic civil status database or the national population database. In the case where either of the parents having Vietnamese nationality reinstated applies for the minor child living with that parent to reinstate Vietnamese nationality, it is necessary to submit a written agreement signed by both parents regarding the application for the child to reinstate Vietnamese nationality. The signature in the written agreement does not require authentication; the applicant for their child to reinstate Vietnamese nationality shall be responsible for the accuracy of the signature of the other party.

In the case where the father or mother has died, is legally incapacitated or has limited legal capacity, the written agreement may be replaced by documentation proving that the father or mother has died, is legally incapacitated, or has limited legal capacity.

5. An application for reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality must be prepared in triplicate and stored at the Office of the President, the Ministry of Justice and the receiving authority in the case of ineligibility or incapability to process the application online.

In cases where the application is processed online, the application shall be executed in one counterpart and stored at the receiving authority. The Office of the President and the Ministry of Justice maintain electronic application in accordance with regulations.

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The Ministry of Justice has issued a written request for the Ministry of Public Security to verify the personal identity in accordance with Clause 3, Article 25 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality. Within a period of 45 days from the date of receipt of the document, the Ministry of Public Security is responsible for verifying and sending a written response to the Ministry of Justice; in complex cases, this period may be extended, but not exceeding 60 days.

Section 3. Renunciation of Vietnamese nationality

Article 19. Eligibility conditions for renouncing Vietnamese nationality

Applicants for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality who do not fall under the cases specified in clauses 2, 3, and 4 of Article 27 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality shall be considered for the processing of their requests to renounce Vietnamese nationality.

Article 20. Certain documents in an application for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality

1. Documents confirming that an applicant for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality is in the process of acquiring foreign nationality as stipulated in point dd, clause 1, Article 28 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality shall be documents on which the competent authorities certify or guarantee that the applicant is eligible for foreign nationality; in cases where the applicant has already obtained foreign nationality, a copy of the passport or personal ID document with a photo issued by a competent authority of the foreign country must be submitted to prove that the applicant holds foreign nationality.

2. Documentation proving that the applicant for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality has Vietnamese nationality includes a copy of the Vietnamese passport, citizen ID card, new-style ID card, electronic ID card, old-style ID card, or other documents stipulated in Article 11 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality and Article 7 of this Decree, in cases where the receiving authority cannot extract information proving the Vietnamese nationality of the applicant from the electronic civil status database or the national population database.

3. The document stipulated in point g, clause 1, Article 28 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality is the written confirmation from the head of the agency or unit that has made the decision to permit retirement/dismissal, to remove/discharge from work, to discharge from military service, based on the regulations of the sector, proving that the renunciation of Vietnamese nationality of the applicant does not affect the protection of state secrets or national security and is not contrary to the regulations of that sector.

4. A copy of the birth certificate of the minor child applying for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality through their parents, or other valid documents proving the parent-child relationship; in case the receiving authority is unable to extract information verifying the parent-child relationship from the electronic civil status database or the national population database. In the case where either of the parents having Vietnamese nationality renounced applies for the minor child living with that parent to renounce Vietnamese nationality, it is necessary to submit a written agreement signed by both parents regarding the application for the child to renounce Vietnamese nationality. The signature in the written agreement does not require authentication; the applicant for their child to renounce Vietnamese nationality shall be responsible for the accuracy of the signature of the other party.

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5. Applications for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality must be prepared in triplicate and stored at the Office of the President, the Ministry of Justice and the receiving authorities in cases of ineligibility or incapability to process the application online.

In cases where the application is processed online, the application shall be executed in one counterpart and stored at the receiving authority. The Office of the President and the Ministry of Justice maintain electronic application in accordance with regulations.

Article 21. Resolution of applications for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality in cases where written guarantees for the acquisition of foreign nationality have expired

1. In the event that the written guarantee for the acquisition of foreign nationality has expired, the Ministry of Justice shall send a written notice to the representative office to inform the applicant for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality of completing the procedures for extending or renewing that guarantee.

2. The representative office has measures to assist the applicant for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality in the procedures for extending or renewing the guarantee for the acquisition of foreign nationality, if such applicant requests it.

3. The applicant for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality shall submit the written guarantee for the acquisition of foreign nationality that has been extended or renewed to the representative office to be forwarded to the Ministry of Justice.

Article 22. Responsibilities of agencies, organizations and individuals in notifying ineligibility for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality

1. Since the date the Department of Justice publishes information about the applicant for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 29 of the Law on Nationality of Vietnam, the police authority, the civil judgment enforcement agency, the tax authority, or any other agency, organization or individual that discovers the applicant is ineligible for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality according to the provisions of Clauses 2, 3 and 4 of Article 27 of the Law on Nationality of Vietnam and Clause 2 of this Article must promptly notify the Department of Justice that published the information.

2. During the process of reviewing and processing an application, if there is a document from a tax authority or a agency, organization or individual that is a legitimate creditor concerning the individual's outstanding tax obligations, money or assets, the competent authority will not consider the application for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality.

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The Ministry of Justice has issued a written request for the Ministry of Public Security to verify the personal identity in accordance with Clause 4, Article 29 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality. Within a period of 45 days from the date of receipt of the document, the Ministry of Public Security is responsible for verifying and sending a written response to the Ministry of Justice; in complex cases, this period may be extended, but not exceeding 60 days.

Section 4. DEPRIVATION of nationality or cancelation OF DECISIONS TO GRANT VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY AND DECISIONS TO REINSTATE VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY

Article 24. Proposals for deprivation of Vietnamese nationality

1. In the case where the People’s Committee of a province or a representative office proposes for the renunciation of Vietnamese nationality of an individual who has committed the acts specified in Clause 1, Article 31 of the Law on Nationality of Vietnam, the proposal shall include the following:

a) The written proposal from the provincial People's Committee or the representative office regarding the deprivation of Vietnamese nationality;

b) The records and documents of the investigation, verification and conclusions of the competent authority regarding the violations committed by the individual proposed for the deprivation of Vietnamese nationality;

c) A letter of denunciation of the individual proposed for the deprivation of Vietnamese nationality (if applicable).

2. In the case where the Court that has prosecuted the defendant for acts specified in Clause 1, Article 1 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality propose for deprivation of Vietnamese nationality of the person, the proposal shall include:

a) The written proposal of the Court for the deprivation of Vietnamese nationality;

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3. Once the proposal for deprivation of Vietnamese nationality is complete and valid, the Minister of Justice, under the authorization of the Prime Minister, shall sign the proposal for the President of Vietnam to consider depriving of Vietnamese nationality.

Article 25. Proposals for cancelation of decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality and decisions to reinstate Vietnamese nationality

1. In the case where the People’s Committee of a province or a representative office proposes for the cancellation of a decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or a decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality for an individual who has committed the acts specified in Clause 1, Article 33 of the Law on Nationality of Vietnam, the proposal shall include the following:

a) The written proposal for cancellation of the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality, the Decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality from the Provincial People’s Committee or the representative office;

b) The records and documents of the investigation, verification and conclusions of the competent authority regarding the violations committed by the individual proposed for the cancelation of the decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or the decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality;

c) A letter of denunciation of the individual proposed for cancelation of the decision to grant Vietnamese nationality and the decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality (if any).

2. In case the Court that has adjudicated against the defendant who committed the act specified in Clause 1, Article 33 of this Law proposes for cancelation of the decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality of that person, the proposal shall include:

a) The written proposal of the Court for cancellation of the decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or the decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality;

b) The judgment that has come into force and related documents.

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Chapter III

NOTIFICATION OF THE RESULTS OF RESOLUTION OF NATIONALITY-RELATED WORKS

Article 26. Notification of the results of resolution of the acquisition, reinstatement, renunciation, deprivation of nationality or cancelation of decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality or decisions to reinstate Vietnamese nationality

1. Within 07 working days from the date of receiving the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or the Decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall send the results of resolution of the granting of Vietnamese nationality to the provincial People's Committee or the representative office to organize a Ceremony for issuance of the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality.

The issuance of a decision to grant Vietnamese nationality shall comply with the provisions of Article 16 of this Decree.

2. The notification of the results of resolution of the reinstatement, renunciation, deprivation of nationality or cancelation of a decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or a decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality shall be as follows:

Within 07 working days from the date of receiving the decision to reinstate, renounce or deprive of nationality, or cancel the decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or the decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall send the resolution results to the provincial People's Committee or the representative office to notify the applicant and for monitoring, managing and compiling statistics on nationality-related matters resolved.

The representative office shall withdraw Vietnamese passport, citizen ID card or the ID card of the individual whose Vietnamese nationality has been renounced or deprived in accordance with relevant legal provisions.

3. Any individual whose Vietnamese nationality has been renounced or deprived, or who has their decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality cancelled is responsible for cooperating with the police authority in proceeding with the procedures for canceling their permanent residence registration, returning their Vietnamese passport, citizen ID card, ID card, and electronic ID lock in accordance with relevant laws.

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Article 27. Notification and commentation in Civil status registers regarding the change of nationality

1. Within 07 working days from the receipt of the Decision to permit renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, deprive of Vietnamese nationality, cancel the decision to grant Vietnamese nationality, or the decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall notify in writing the Department of Justice or the representative office where the individual's civil status was registered to make a comment or provide guidance for making a note in the Civil status register. Contents of the comment: Decision number; date of issuance of the Decision; content of the Decision; the commenting person must sign, clearly write their full name and the date. In the event that the registration of civil status is carried out at a representative office but the Civil status register has been transferred to and stored at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall make the comment.

2. In cases where an individual has their Vietnamese nationality reinstated after the renunciation or deprivation of Vietnamese nationality has previously been recorded in the Civil status registry or an individual is granted Vietnamese nationality after having registered civil status at the competent authority of Vietnam, the notification of recording the reinstatement or the acquisition of Vietnamese nationality in the civil status register shall also be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Clause 1 of this Article.

3. In the case where the representative office or the Department of Justice receives a notification of commentation but no longer retain the previous Civil status register, it shall establish a new register to monitor, manage and resolve matters related to civil status and nationality.

4. In cases where the Nationality database has been connected and shared with the electronic civil status database, the notification of nationality change shall be carried out online.

Article 28. Notification to the Ministry of Public Security of the results of resolution of nationality-related works

1. Within 07 working days from the receipt of the decision to grant or reinstate Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall notify the Ministry of Public Security to direct the competent police authorities to carry out the residence registration, issue Vietnamese passports, ID cards, and electronic ID cards for individuals who are eligible for acquisition or reinstatement of Vietnamese nationality in accordance with the law.

2. In the event that an individual having their nationality renounced or deprived, or having their decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality cancelled is currently residing in Vietnam or has previously resided in Vietnam, the Ministry of Justice shall notify the Ministry of Public Security within 07 working days from the date of receiving the decision to permit renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, deprive of nationality, cancel the decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or the decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality. The Ministry of Public Security will then direct the competent police authority to remove the individual's permanent residence registration, revoke and invalidate their Vietnamese passport, citizen ID card, ID card, and electronic ID lock in accordance with laws.

3. In cases where the Nationality database has been connected and shared with the national population databases, the notification of the results of resolution of nationality-related works shall be carried out online.

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CERTIFICATION OF ACQUISITION OF VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY, CERTIFICATION OF VIETNAMESE DESCENT

Section 1. Certification of acquisition of Vietnamese nationality

Article 29. Authority for certification of the acquisition of Vietnamese nationality

The Department of Justice or the representative office, where the applicant for the Certification of Vietnamese nationality resides at the time of submitting the application, is authorized to issue the Certificate of Vietnamese nationality.

Article 30. Procedures for certification of the acquisition of Vietnamese nationality

1. The applicant for a certificate of acquisition of Vietnamese nationality must prepare a complete application, including an application form as prescribed, two 4 x 6 photographs taken within the last six months and certified copies of the following documents:

a) Documents proving the personal identity of the applicant, such as citizen ID card, ID card, electronic ID card, residence-related documents, temporary residence card, laissez-passer, valid international travel documents or personal identity verification documents with a photograph issued by competent authorities;

b) Valid documentary evidence of Vietnamese nationality as stipulated in Article 11 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality and Article 7 of this Decree, or similar documents previously issued by former authorities, including Birth Certificate that does not specify nationality or has the nationality field left blank, but which contain the Vietnamese full name of the applicant and their parents, in cases where the receiving authority is unable to extract information proving the applicant's Vietnamese nationality from the electronic civil status database or the national population database.

c) In the event that there are no documentary evidence of Vietnamese nationality as specified in point b clause 1 of this Article, the applicant for certification of the acquisition of Vietnamese nationality must prepare a personal biography accompanied by one of the following documents to establish the basis for verifying Vietnamese nationality:

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Documents relating to nationality, civil status, household registration, ID card or other documents issued by the former regime in South Vietnam or documents issued by the previous government in North Vietnam, which state Vietnamese nationality or information related to the nationality of Vietnamese citizens.

2. The procedure for checking, verifying and looking up Vietnamese nationality is as follows:

a) In cases where there are documentary evidence of Vietnamese nationality and the application is submitted to the Department of Justice, within 05 working days from the receipt of the application, the Department of Justice shall verify the documents, conduct direct searches or submit a written request to the Ministry of Justice to look up information regarding the renunciation or deprivation of Vietnamese nationality, or cancellation of decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality; within 10 working days, the Ministry of Justice shall conduct the search and provide a written response to the Department of Justice. If there are doubts about the authenticity of the documentary evidence of Vietnamese nationality, the Department of Justice shall request the issuing authority to verify the evidence; within 10 working days from the receipt of the written request from the Department of Justice, the issuing authority shall conduct the verification and provide a written response to the Department of Justice.

In cases where the application is submitted at the representative office, within 05 working days from the receipt of the application, the representative office shall verify the documents, conduct direct searches or submit a written request for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to request the Ministry of Justice to look up information regarding the renunciation or deprivation of Vietnamese nationality, or cancellation of decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality; within 10 working days, the Ministry of Justice shall conduct the search and provide a written response. If there are doubts about the authenticity of the documentary evidence of Vietnamese nationality issued by a competent authority in Vietnam, the representative office shall submit a written request for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify the evidence; within 10 working days from the receipt of the written request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the issuing authority shall conduct the verification and provide a written response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Within 05 working days from the date of receiving the verification results, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall notify in writing the representative office;

b) In the case of an individual who does not possess documentary evidence of their Vietnamese nationality but holds the documents specified in Point c, Clause 1 of this Article, if the application is submitted to the Department of Justice, within 05 working days from the date of acceptance of the application, the Department of Justice shall proactively search or request the Ministry of Justice to look up information regarding the renunciation of nationality, deprivation of nationality, or cancellation of the decision to grant Vietnamese nationality, or the decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality. Within 10 working days, the Ministry of Justice shall conduct the search and provide a written response to the Department of Justice. Simultaneously, the Department of Justice shall submit a written request for the provincial police authority to verify the personal identity of the applicant. Within 45 days from the receipt of the written request of the Department of Justice, the provincial police authority is responsible for verifying and sending a written response to the Department of Justice; in complex cases, this period may be extended, but not exceeding 60 days.

If the application is submitted to the representative office, within 05 working days from the receipt of the application, the representative office shall proactively search or send printed copies or photographs of the documents and information provided by the applicant to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will then request the Ministry of Justice to look up information regarding the renunciation or deprivation of Vietnamese nationality, or the cancellation of the Decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or the Decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality, and request the Ministry of Public Security to verify the personal identity of the applicant. Within 10 working days, the Ministry of Justice shall conduct the search and provide a written response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; for the verification of personal identity and response regarding the results of the verification of personal identity by the Ministry of Public Security, the time limit shall be 45 days; in complex cases, the extension may be granted but shall not exceed 60 days. Within 05 working days from the date of receiving the results of the search and verification, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall notify in writing the representative office.

3. Within 03 working days from the receipt of the results of the search and verification as provided in Clause 2 of this Article, if there is sufficient basis to determine Vietnamese nationality and the applicant is not included in the list of those who have their nationality renounced or deprived, or those whose decision to grant Vietnamese nationality or decision to reinstate Vietnamese nationality is cancelled, the receiving authority shall record the grant of the certificate of acquisition of Vietnamese nationality in the register; the head of the authority shall add their signature and issue the Certificate of acquisition of Vietnamese nationality according to the prescribed form for the applicant.
If there is no basis to issue the Certificate of acquisition of Vietnamese nationality, the receiving authority shall respond in writing to inform the applicant.

Section 2. CERTIFICATION OF VIETNAMESE DESCENT

Article 31. Authority for certification of Vietnamese descent

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Article 32. Procedures for certification of Vietnamese descent

1. The applicant for a certificate of Vietnamese descent must prepare a complete application, including an application form as prescribed, two 4 x 6 photographs taken within the last six months and certified copies of the following documents:

a) Documents proving the personal identity of the applicant, such as citizen ID card, ID card, electronic ID card, residence-related documents, temporary residence card, laissez-passer, valid international travel documents or personal identity verification documents with a photograph issued by a competent authorities;

b) Previously issued documents proving that the applicant used to have Vietnamese nationality which is determined at birth by the principle of bloodline, or documents proving that the applicant was born to parents or grandparents used to have Vietnamese nationality, in cases where the receiving authority is unable to extract information from the electronic civil status database or the national database on population.

In the absence of any of the aforementioned documents, depending on the specific circumstances, the applicant may submit a copy of document on personal identity, nationality or civil status issued by the former regime in the South Vietnam, or document issued by the former government in the North Vietnam; a written guarantee from Vietnamese organizations in the foreign country where the applicant currently resides, confirming that the applicant has Vietnamese descent; a written guarantee from a Vietnamese national, confirming that the applicant has Vietnamese descent; or documents issued by the competent authorities of a foreign country stating Vietnamese nationality or original Vietnamese nationality.

2. Within 05 working days from the receipt of the application, the receiving authority is responsible for reviewing and verifying the information in the documents presented by the applicant and must send a written notice to the provincial police authority (if the application is submitted to the Department of Justice) or the Ministry of Public Security (if the application is submitted to a representative office) to verify the personal identity of the applicant. The time limit for verification and response regarding the verification results shall be 45 days; in complex cases, it may be extended but not exceeding 60 days.

Within 03 working days from the receipt of the verification results, if there is sufficient basis to determine that the applicant has Vietnamese descent, the receiving authority shall record the issuance of Certificate of Vietnamese descent in the register; the head of the authority shall add their signature and issue the certificate of Vietnamese descent according to the prescribed form for the applicant.

If there is no basis to issue the Certificate of Vietnamese descent, the receiving authority shall notify in writing to the applicant.

Chapter V

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Article 33. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Justice

The Ministry of Justice shall assist the Government in the unified performance of state management of nationality, with the following responsibilities and powers:

1. Promulgate legislative documents on nationality or propose the promulgation of them to competent authorities and organize the implementation of nationality laws.

2. Direct, provide guidance, training and refresher training in professional competence in nationality matters for those working in the field of nationality.

3. Disseminate and educate about nationality laws.

4. Enact and provide guidance on the use and management of the nationality register template and the nationality document template.

5. Examine and address Vietnamese nationality-related works, complaints, denunciations, and violations against regulations on nationality within its authority.

6. Examine the records and cooperate with the Ministry of Public Security in verifying the nationality records in accordance with laws.

7. Take charge and cooperate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security in negotiating and signing international treaties regarding nationality.

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9. Carry out research on the application of information technology in state management of nationality and the processing of nationality records.

10. Maintain nationality records.

11. Compile the situation and statistics regarding the resolved nationality-related works, and report to the Prime Minister.

Article 34. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representative offices

1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall cooperate with the Ministry of Justice in performing state management of nationality at representative offices, with the following duties and authorities:

a) Direct and guild representative offices to uniformly implement legislative documents on nationality;

b) Direct representative offices in the updating, exploitation and use of the nationality database;

c) Inspect the nationality work at representative offices;

d) Provide refresher training in professional competence in nationality matters for diplomatic and consular officials;

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e) Direct representative offices to frequently update foreign nationality laws in order to perform state management and resolve nationality-related works;

g) Resolve complaints, denunciations and handle violations against regulations on nationality within its authority;

h) Revoke the documents related to Vietnamese nationality issued by representative offices in violation of legal regulations.

i) Summarize the situation and statistics of nationality-related works that have been resolved at the representative offices, and submit this information to the Ministry of Justice as prescribed.

2. Representative offices shall perform the following duties and powers:

a) Receive and process applications for acquisition, reinstatement or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality within their authority; submit proposals to the President of Vietnam to deprive of Vietnamese nationality, cancel decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality, cancel decisions to reinstate Vietnamese nationality; issue certificates of acquisition of Vietnamese nationality; issue certificates of Vietnamese descent in accordance with the law;

b) Carry out the updating, exploitation and use of the Nationality Database;

c) Revoke and invalidate Vietnamese passports, citizen ID cards, and ID cards issued to individuals currently residing abroad in accordance with laws who have their Vietnamese nationality renounced or deprived, or whose decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality or decisions to reinstate Vietnamese nationality have been cancelled.

d) Arrange diplomatic and consular officials to carry out the mission of receiving and processing nationality records within their jurisdiction;

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e) Frequently update laws on nationality of the host country in order to perform state management and resolve nationality-related works within their jurisdiction;

g) Retain the nationality register and nationality records;

h) Summarize the situation and compile statistics on nationality-related works that have been resolved to report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as required;

i) Resolve complaints, denunciations and handle violations against regulations on nationality within their jurisdiction;

k) Organize ceremonies for issuance of decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality by the President of Vietnam, ensuring they are conducted with solemnity and significance.

Article 35. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Public Security

1. The Ministry of Public Security shall cooperate with the Ministry of Justice in the process of resolving nationality-related works, with the following responsibilities and powers:

a) Review, verify or direct competent police authorities in the verification of personal identity of applicants for acquisition, reinstatement, renunciation of Vietnamese nationality; those having Vietnamese nationality deprived; those whose decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality, decisions to reinstate Vietnamese nationality have been cancelled; certification of acquisition of Vietnamese nationality; certification of Vietnamese descent.

b) Direct competent police authorities to verify the validity of the documents issued by the competent police authorities that serve as proof of Vietnamese nationality in accordance with the provisions in clauses 2 and 3 of Article 11 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, as proposed by Departments of Justice, representative offices, or other competent authorities.

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d) Cooperate in handling violations again regulations on the resolution of nationality-related works.

2. Direct provincial police authorities to cooperate with Departments of Justice and relevant agencies in handling nationality-related works as prescribed.

Article 36. Responsibilities of the Provincial People’s Committees

1. The provincial People's Committees shall perform state management of nationality in their areas and have the following tasks and powers:

a) Receive and process applications for acquisition, reinstatement or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality within their authority; submit proposals to the President of Vietnam to deprive of Vietnamese nationality, cancel decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality, cancel decisions to reinstate Vietnamese nationality; issue certificates of acquisition of Vietnamese nationality; issue certificates of Vietnamese descent in accordance with the law;

b) Direct the updating, exploitation and use of the Nationality Database;

c) Disseminate nationality laws.

d) Retain the nationality register and nationality records;

dd) Resolve complaints, denunciations and handle violations against laws on nationality within their jurisdiction;

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g) Organize ceremonies for issuance of decisions to grant Vietnamese nationality, ensuring they are conducted with solemnity and significance.

h) Revoke the documents related to Vietnamese nationality issued by Departments of Justice in violation of legal regulations.

2. Departments of Justice shall assist the provincial People's Committees in performing the tasks and powers stipulated in points a, b, c, d, e, and g of Clause 1 of this Article.

Chapter VI

IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS

Article 37. Effects

1. This Decree comes into force as of July 01, 2025.

2. Decree No. 16/2020/ND-CP dated February 3, 2020 of the Government elaborating certain articles and measures for the implementation of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, and Article 4 of Decree No. 07/2025/ND-CP dated January 9, 2025 of the Government amending certain articles of decrees in the field of civil status, nationality and authentication shall be ineffective as of the date this Decree takes effect.

Article 38. Implementation

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ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM
PP. PRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER




Le Thanh Long