Question
I am a Canadian married to a Vietnamese husband. We have a common daughter. I have lived in Vietnam since 2002. I can speak basic Vietnamese. Can you advise me on conditions to apply for Vietnamese citizenship ?
Answer
Conditions for naturalization in Vietnam:
Foreign nationals permanently residing in Vietnam who file applications for Vietnamese nationality may be permitted for naturalization in Vietnam if they satisfy the following conditions:
Having the full civil act capacity as prescribed by Vietnam laws;
Obeying the Constitution and laws of Vietnam; respecting the traditions, customs and practices of the Vietnamese nation;
Understanding Vietnamese sufficiently enough to integrate themselves into the Vietnamese community;
Having resided in Vietnam for 5 years or more by the time of application for naturalization;
Being capable of making their livelihood in Vietnam.
Those who apply for Vietnamese nationality may be permitted for naturalization in Vietnam without having to fully meet the conditions prescribed at Points c, d and e, Clause 1 of this Article if they fall into one of the following cases: Being spouses, natural parents or natural offsprings of Vietnamese citizens; Having made meritorious contributions to Vietnam’s national construction and defense; Being helpful to the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Persons naturalized in Vietnam shall renounce their foreign nationality, except for those defined in Clause 2 of this Article in special cases, if so permitted by the State President.
Persons applying for Vietnamese nationality must have Vietnamese names. These names may be selected by the applicants and written in the decisions on naturalization in Vietnam.
Persons applying for Vietnamese nationality may not be permitted for naturalization if such naturalization is detrimental to Vietnam’s national interests.
The Government shall specify conditions for naturalization in Vietnam (Article 19 Law on Vietnamese Nationality No. 05/VBHN-VPQH dated July 10, 2014)./.
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Dossier for application for Vietnamese nationality
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