1. What Is a Cross-Border Child Custody Dispute? A cross-border child custody dispute arises when one parent is a foreign national, resides abroad, or when the child holds dual nationality or lives outside Vietnam. Such cases are highly sensitive, involving children’s rights, cross-border relocation, and conflicts of laws. 2. Governing Principles Applied by Vietnamese Courts […]

1. What Is a Divorce with Foreign Elements? A divorce with foreign elements arises when at least one party is a foreign national, or the spouses are Vietnamese citizens residing abroad, having overseas assets, or having their marriage established under foreign law. Such cases are procedurally complex due to issues of jurisdiction, applicable law, and […]

1. Can a Foreigner Marry a Vietnamese Citizen? Under Vietnamese law on marriage and family, a foreign national may legally marry a Vietnamese citizen provided that all statutory conditions are satisfied and the marriage is duly registered with a competent Vietnamese authority. In practice, DHH Law Firm has advised many international couples who encountered difficulties […]

1. Are Foreigners Allowed to Buy Property in Vietnam? Under Vietnamese housing laws, foreign individuals are permitted to purchase and own residential property in Vietnam; however, such ownership is subject to strict statutory conditions, limitations, and time restrictions. Unlike Vietnamese citizens, foreigners do not enjoy unrestricted ownership rights. In practice, DHH Law Firm has advised […]

1. What is a Work Permit in Vietnam? A work permit is an official document issued by a competent Vietnamese authority allowing a foreign national to work legally in Vietnam for a specified period. Except for statutory exemption cases, holding a valid work permit is a mandatory legal requirement for foreign employees. In practice, DHH […]

1. Inheritance Rights for Foreigners Under Vietnamese law, foreigners have equal rights to inherit assets via Wills or by law. However, regarding Real Estate, there is a clear distinction between receiving the “property in-kind” vs. receiving the “value.” Receiving the Property (Ownership Title) Foreigners can inherit and hold the title (Pink Book) if the asset […]

1. What is Consular Legalization? Consular legalization is the act by which a competent Vietnamese authority certifies the seal, signature, and title on foreign documents so that they can be legally used in Vietnam. The most common documents requiring this procedure include: Personal Documents: University Degrees, Diplomas, Transcripts, Criminal Records (Police Checks), Birth Certificates. Marital […]