The process of naturalization in Vietnam for foreigners is a quite strict process, requiring applicants for citizenship to meet a number of specific conditions according to the provisions of Vietnamese law. These conditions are intended to ensure that applicants for naturalization will integrate well into Vietnamese society and at the same time comply with their citizenship obligations.

Below are the basic conditions and issues to note for foreigners to apply for Vietnamese citizenship:

1. Conditions for foreigners to acquire Vietnamese nationality 

According to Article 19 of the 2008 Vietnamese Nationality Law, the conditions for naturalization in Vietnam are stipulated as follows:

• First case: Foreign citizens and stateless people permanently residing in Vietnam who apply for Vietnamese nationality can be granted Vietnamese nationality if they meet the following conditions:

• Have full civil act capacity according to Vietnamese law;
• Comply with the Constitution and laws of Vietnam; Respect the traditions, customs and practices of the Vietnamese people;
• Know enough Vietnamese to integrate into the Vietnamese community;
• Have permanently resided in Vietnam for 5 years or more by the time of applying for Vietnamese citizenship;
• Capable tell brave life in Vietnam.

• Second case: People applying for Vietnamese citizenship can be granted Vietnamese citizenship without having to meet the conditions such as knowing enough Vietnamese to integrate into the Vietnamese community; have permanently resided in Vietnam for 5 years or more by the time of applying for Vietnamese citizenship; capable tell brave life in Vietnam, if you fall into one of the following cases:

• Being the wife, husband, biological father, biological mother or biological child of a Vietnamese citizen;
• Have special contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Vietnamese Fatherland;
• Beneficial for the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

2. Some things to note when foreigners acquire Vietnamese citizenship

• People who acquire Vietnamese nationality must renounce their foreign nationality, except for those specified in the second case above or in special cases if permitted by the President.
• People applying for Vietnamese citizenship must have a Vietnamese name. This name is chosen by the applicant for Vietnamese citizenship and is clearly stated in the Decision for Vietnamese citizenship.
• People applying for Vietnamese citizenship are not allowed to naturalize. 

3. Procedures for applying for citizenship

• Apply: Applicants for naturalization apply directly to the Department of Justice of their place of residence.
• Review: The competent authority will review the application and related conditions.
• Decision: After full review, the competent authority will make a decision to approve or deny the application for naturalization.

4. How much is the fee for applying for Vietnamese citizenship?

Pursuant to Article 4 of Circular 281/2016/TT-BTC, the fees and charges are 3,000,000 VND/1 case.

In addition, if an individual applying for Vietnamese nationality falls into the cases specified in Article 5 of Circular 281/2016/TT-BTC, the above fees will be exempted:

• People who have made special contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Vietnamese Fatherland apply for admission or return to Vietnamese nationality: People who have made special contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Vietnamese Fatherland must be awarded medals, medals, and other noble titles by the State of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Revolutionary Government. provisional network of the Republic of South Vietnam, the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam or confirmation of that special merit by a competent Vietnamese agency or organization.
• Stateless people apply for Vietnamese nationality, people who have lost their nationality apply to regain Vietnamese nationality but are in difficult economic circumstances, with confirmation from the People’s Committee of the commune or place of residence.
• Migrants from Laos who are allowed to reside apply for Vietnamese nationality, confirm their Vietnamese nationality, and confirm that they are of Vietnamese origin according to the provisions of international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member. member.

In short, acquiring Vietnamese citizenship is a great right, but also an important obligation for foreigners who decide to become citizens of Vietnam. Meeting the above conditions will help ensure the naturalization process goes smoothly. If you are a foreigner intending to acquire Vietnamese citizenship, prepare all documents and prove that you meet the legal requirements of the host country.

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