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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Pursuant to Clause 11, Article 3 of the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014, a visa for foreigners (thị thực) is a document issued by competent Vietnamese authorities that permits a foreign national to enter and reside in Vietnam for a specific period. With the enactment of Law Amending […]

Marriage registration for foreigners in Vietnam is a formal legal procedure that allows a foreign individual to legally marry a Vietnamese citizen or another foreigner under Vietnamese law. This process is strictly regulated and requires compliance with specific legal conditions and administrative procedures. For foreigners, marriage registration in Vietnam involves not only local legal requirements […]

Single status affidavit for foreigners in Vietnam – Requirements and legal procedure A single status affidavit for foreigners in Vietnam is a mandatory legal document required when a foreign individual intends to marry in Vietnam. This document serves as official confirmation that the person is currently unmarried and legally eligible to enter into a marriage […]

Re-issuing passport and visa for foreigners in Vietnam is a critical legal process that arises when a foreigner loses their passport, damages it, or encounters issues affecting their immigration status. In such cases, the individual must not only obtain a replacement travel document but also restore their visa or residence status in accordance with Vietnamese […]