On February 3, 2020, the Government issued Decree No. 16/2020 / ND-CP detailing a number of articles and measures to implement the Law on Vietnamese Nationality. This Decree takes effect from March 20, 2020 and replaces Decree No. 78/2009 / ND-CP of September 22, 2009 and Decree 97/2014 / ND-CP of October 17, 2014.
Accordingly, Decree No. 16/2020 / ND-CP has a number of new provisions on the order and procedures for certification of Vietnamese nationality or Vietnamese origin. This new regulation contributes to help overseas Vietnamese to prove their Vietnamese origin or nationality through the confirmation of Vietnamese authorities before requests from competent agencies. overseas where expatriates live. These requirements not only contribute to creating conditions for expatriates to meet their essential needs, do business, invest, study, educate, get married … but also help the competent authorities in Foreign countries have grounds to protect their lawful rights and interests when living abroad.
The certification of Vietnamese nationality or Vietnamese origin shall be carried out at the Department of Justice if he / she is residing in Vietnam or a Vietnamese representative agency in the country of residence.
The main documents to perform include:
1. Declaration according to form
2. Identity papers such as identity card, citizen identity card, temporary residence card, laissez-passer or international travel document
3. Papers proving Vietnamese nationality or having Vietnamese origin
4. 02 4×6 shots
Thus, Decree 16/2020 / ND-CP has contributed to further protecting the protection rights of Vietnamese expatriates (having Vietnamese nationality or Vietnamese origin) living and working in the country. At the same time, creating a clear and specific legal corridor on the order, records and procedures for certification so that overseas compatriots can easily