1. Conditions and Procedures for Foreigners Purchasing Apartments in Vietnam Pursuant to the current Law on Housing, foreign individuals are entitled to homeownership provided they are permitted to enter Vietnam (evidenced by a valid entry stamp on their passport and not belonging to categories enjoying diplomatic or consular privileges and immunities). Foreigners purchasing apartments in […]
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1. Latest Regulations on Mandatory Social Insurance for Foreigners Currently, pursuant to Decree 143/2018/ND-CP, participation in social insurance is a mandatory obligation for both foreign employees and employers in Vietnam. Entities subject to mandatory social insurance for foreigners include: Foreign employees working in Vietnam who hold a Work Permit, a practicing certificate, or a practicing […]
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Resolution of Labor Disputes Involving Foreign Elements in Vietnam
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1. Legal Consultancy on Labor Disputes Involving Foreign Elements in 2026 Labor disputes involving foreign elements are conflicts regarding rights, obligations, and interests arising between employees and employers, where at least one party is a foreign national or the basis for establishing the labor relationship occurred abroad but is executed in Vietnam. In 2026, with […]
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1. What are real estate disputes involving foreigners? Real estate disputes involving foreigners are conflicts and disagreements regarding the rights and obligations between parties (where at least one party is a foreign individual, a foreign organization, or an overseas Vietnamese) concerning house ownership rights, land use rights, or assets attached to land within the territory […]
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1. What is property division upon divorce involving foreigners? Property division upon divorce involving foreigners is the legal process of identifying and partitioning ownership and usage rights of joint assets formed during a marriage between a Vietnamese citizen and a foreign national, or between two foreigners residing in Vietnam. Pursuant to Article 127 of the […]
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Professional Business License Services for Foreigners in Vietnam
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1. What is a business license for foreigners? A business license for foreigners (commonly understood as a legal dossier comprising the Investment Registration Certificate and the Enterprise Registration Certificate) is a legal document that permits foreign individuals or organizations to conduct profit-generating investment and business activities in Vietnam. Pursuant to Clause 11, Article 3 of […]
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Professional Services for Obtaining Marriage Status Certificates for Foreigners in Vietnam
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1. What is a Marriage Status Certificate for foreigners? Pursuant to Article 30 of Decree 123/2015/ND-CP, a Marriage Status Certificate for foreigners (commonly referred to as a “Single Status Certificate” or “Certificate of No Impediment”) is a formal document issued by the competent authority of the foreigner’s country of citizenship. Its primary purpose is to […]
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1. What is a visa extension for foreigners? A visa extension for foreigners is an administrative procedure intended to prolong the legal stay of a foreign national in Vietnam without requiring them to exit the country and apply for a new visa from scratch. According to current legal regulations, this extension is essentially the act […]
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What is Consular Legalization for foreigners? Pursuant to Article 2 of Decree 196/2025/ND-CP, consular legalization for foreigners is the certification of seals, signatures, and titles on foreign documents and papers by Vietnamese competent authorities so that such documents may be recognized and used in Vietnam. In essence, this is a formal procedure to verify the […]
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Temporary residence card for spouse in Vietnam – Legal requirements and application process
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A temporary residence card for spouse in Vietnam is a legal document that allows a foreign individual who is married to a Vietnamese citizen to reside in Vietnam for an extended period without the need for frequent visa renewals. This card serves as an alternative to traditional visas and provides greater stability for foreigners who […]
