Birth Registration in Vietnam for Children with Foreign Elements – Legal Procedures
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Learn the legal process for birth registration in Vietnam for children with foreign parents. Documents, procedures, and expert legal support from DHH Law Firm.
When a child is born with one parent being a foreigner and the other a Vietnamese citizen (or both parents are foreigners residing in Vietnam), the birth registration involves foreign elements. These cases must comply with the Law on Civil Status 2014 and guiding regulations of the Ministry of Justice.
1. Who Needs to Register a Birth with Foreign Elements?
2. Competent Authority
- People’s Committee at District Level (Justice Division): Handles birth registration with foreign elements
- People’s Committee at Commune Level: Only for cases where both parents are Vietnamaese citizens
3. Required Documents for Birth Registration
⚠️ If the marriage certificate or identity documents are issued abroad, they must be:
- Consular legalized (unless exempt under treaty)
- Translated into Vietnamese and notarized
4. Birth Registration Procedure in Vietnam
5. Common Issues in Birth Registration with Foreign Elements
❗ Missing or un-legalized foreign documents
❗ Delay due to translation and notarization requirements
❗ Complications when parents are not legally married
❗ Confusion about which authority has jurisdiction
6. Why Choose DHH Law Firm?
🌟 Guidance on required documents and legalization process
🌟 Professional support with translation and notarization
🌟 Direct assistance with filing at the correct authority
🌟 Fast-track processing and problem-solving for complex cases
🌟 Post-registration legal services: passport application, dual nationality consultation, residence card for the child
📞 Contact DHH Law Firm Today
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📞 Hotline: +84 89 9352 777 (VN) | +84 89 9351 777 (ENG)
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