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Vietnamese passport
Vietnamese citizens can get a Vietnamese passport for travel.
Live in Vietnam for life
Vietnamese citizenship gives a lasting right to live in Vietnam without a residence permit.
Citizens can enter and leave Vietnam, and Vietnam cannot send them to another country for trial or punishment.
Study in Vietnam
Vietnamese citizens have the right to study.
Admission, fees and financial help depend on education rules and individual circumstances.
Work in Vietnam
Vietnamese citizens can choose their occupation, job and workplace.
Paid workers have rights to fair and safe conditions, pay and rest.
Get help abroad
Vietnam protects the rights and interests of Vietnamese citizens abroad through its representatives.
Own property
Vietnamese citizens have the right to own property lawfully, with restrictions set by law.
Vote and run for office
Vietnamese citizens can vote from 18 and stand for the National Assembly or People's Councils from 21.
Some court decisions, imprisonment or loss of legal capacity can affect election rights.
Citizens also have freedoms of expression, belief and association, with limits set by law.
Access social support
Vietnamese citizens have a right to social security.
Social insurance benefits and an insurance book depend on participation and other conditions; some beneficiaries also receive health insurance.
How to apply
Applying at a local officeApplying at a local office
Find your local office
Find the Department of Justice for the province or city where you live.
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Download the application forms
Get the application for Vietnamese nationality, form TP/QT-2025-ĐXNQT.1 for an adult or TP/QT-2025-ĐXNQT.2 for someone under 18, and the personal history form TP/QT-2025-BKLL.
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Fill in the forms
Complete the forms and sign them by hand. If you are under 18, follow the signing instructions for your age; applicants aged 15 to 17 also sign with a parent.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the Department of Justice.
See required documentsHand in your application
Bring three identical sets of your completed application and documents to the Department of Justice where you live. Keep the receipt, or follow the officer's instructions if anything is missing.
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Follow renunciation instructions
If the Ministry of Justice tells you to give up your existing nationality, obtain the renunciation certificate and submit it as instructed. If you do not provide it within nine months of the Ministry's notice, your application is treated as discontinued.
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Wait for the decision
Wait while the offices review your application and the President makes a decision. Respond to any requests for corrections or more documents; if approved, you become a Vietnamese citizen.
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Documents needed
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Marriage certificate *
Provide a copy of your marriage certificate or an extract showing your marriage to your Vietnamese spouse. A certificate of marital status may be accepted where applicable; this route is for a legally married spouse, not an unmarried partner.
* Only if you apply at a consulate or the office in Vietnam cannot retrieve your complete and accurate marriage information.
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Military service for men
Vietnamese men may be called up for service in peacetime from ages 18 to 25, depending on health and other conditions.
The age extends to 27 after a college or higher education postponement.
Some people qualify for an exemption or postponement.
Citizenship can be lost
Citizenship can end through approved renunciation, a treaty or another legal case.
Vietnam can take it away for seriously harming its independence, development, defence or reputation if you live abroad or became a citizen through naturalisation.
A naturalisation decision can also be cancelled within five years for deliberate false statements or forged documents.
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