Conditions for applying for Vietnamese nationality
VGP - The Government promulgated Decree No. 191/2025/ND-CP, dated July 12, 2025, on detailed implementation of several articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.
The decree came into effect on July 1, 2025.
Conditions for applying for Vietnamese nationality
1. Fluent Vietnamese, enough to integrate into the Vietnamese community
2. Residing in Viet Nam for five years up to the time of Vietnamese naturalization and having been granted with Residence Card
3. Being able to ensure a living in Viet Nam of a person applying for Vietnamese nationality. This shall be proven by the person's assets, legal source of income or the guarantee of an organization or individual in Viet Nam.
Special cases
1. Individuals with special merit to the cause of national development and protection shall be considered for Vietnamese naturalization
A person with special merit to the cause of building and defending the Fatherland of Viet Nam must be a person who has been awarded a Medal or other noble title by the State of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Viet Nam, the State of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, or has had such special contributions confirmed by a competent authority of Viet Nam based on records, opinions of relevant agencies and organizations, and provisions of specialized laws.
2. Individuals beneficial to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam:
- Persons with outstanding talents in the fields of science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, economics, law, culture, arts, sports, education and other fields.
Recognition may come from relevant ministries, or through international awards, orders, and medals. Their contributions must show potential for long-term, meaningful impact on Viet Nam's development.
- Entrepreneurs or investors are individuals doing business or investing in Viet Nam, who have been confirmed by a ministerial-level agency that they will make positive and long-term contributions to national development.
Recruitment of Vietnamese citizens with dual citizenship
The decree also specifies that State agencies shall decide to recruit Vietnamese citizens with dual citizenship, provided their appointment serves the interests of the State./.
