Joint Circular No. 09/1998/TTLT-BGDĐT-BTP guiding the issuance of Vietnamese language proficiency certificates for foreigners applying for Vietnamese citizenship

This Circular guides the issuance of Vietnamese language proficiency certificates for foreigners applying for Vietnamese citizenship, specifies the types of diplomas and certificates that have the value of a certificate, as well as the examination and certification procedures.

문서 번호09/1998/TTLT-BGDĐT-BTP
문서 유형Joint Circular
발행 기관Ministry of Education and Training
서명자Nguyễn Tấn Phát Cơ Quan Ban Hành Bộ Tư Pháp Chức Danh Thứ Trưởng Người Ký Hà Hùng Cường — Thứ trưởng
업데이트19. 06. 2026
산업Education and Training; Justice
분야NationalityCivil StatusAuthentication
발행일31. 12. 1998
발효일01. 01. 1999
효력 만료일
상태In effect
✦ 스마트 요약

This Circular guides the issuance of Vietnamese language proficiency certificates for foreigners applying for Vietnamese citizenship, specifies the types of diplomas and certificates that have the value of a certificate, as well as the examination and certification procedures.

적용 범위

Foreigners applying for Vietnamese citizenship; University of Social Sciences and Humanities

핵심 사항

  • Foreigners applying for Vietnamese citizenship may be recognized as having knowledge of Vietnamese through certificates issued by educational institutions (Article 2)
  • If they do not have a graduation diploma from domestic or foreign schools, applicants must register to take a Vietnamese language proficiency test at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Article 3)
  • The examination program includes knowledge of Vietnamese language, culture, history, and Vietnamese law (Article 5)
  • The Rector of universities of social sciences and humanities is responsible for issuing certificates to those who meet the requirements (Article 7)
  • The Vietnamese language proficiency certificate is valid for two years from the date of issuance (Article 7)

🌐 이 문서의 사회적 영향

  • To ensure that foreigners applying for citizenship know Vietnamese and understand Vietnamese culture, history, and law
  • Increase the burden on foreigners without a graduation diploma from domestic or foreign schools to participate in the Vietnamese language proficiency test

❓ 자주 묻는 질문

How do foreigners applying for citizenship prove their Vietnamese language proficiency?

They need to have a certificate issued by an educational institution or a graduation diploma from domestic or foreign schools; if not, they must register for the test at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

What contents does the Vietnamese language proficiency examination program include?

It includes knowledge of Vietnamese language, culture, history, and Vietnamese law according to the curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education and Training.

For how long is the Vietnamese language proficiency certificate valid?

It is valid for two years from the date of issuance.

전문

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING - MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness

No.: 09/1998/TTLT/BGD&ĐT-BTP

Hanoi, December 31, 1998

JOINT CIRCULAR

Guidelines for issuing certificates of Vietnamese language proficiency

to foreigners applying for Vietnamese citizenship

_______________________

Pursuant to Article 8 of the Government Decree No. 104/1998/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 1998 detailing and guiding the implementation of the Law on Vietnamese Citizenship;

The Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Justice provide guidelines for issuing Certificates of Vietnamese Language Proficiency to foreigners applying for Vietnamese citizenship as follows:

1. The Certificate of Vietnamese Language Proficiency stipulated in this Joint Circular (hereinafter referred to as the Circular) serves as the basis for recognizing that foreigners have sufficient knowledge of Vietnamese to integrate into Vietnamese society as provided for in Point c, Clause 1, Article 20 of the Law on Vietnamese Citizenship No. 07/1998/QH10.

2. The following certificates and diplomas shall be recognized as certificates of Vietnamese language proficiency:

a) Vietnamese language proficiency certificates issued by training institutions as specified in Point 3 of this Circular;

b) Diplomas from Vietnamese universities, colleges, vocational high schools, or general secondary schools;

c) Diplomas from Vietnamese language departments of foreign universities.

3. Foreigners applying for Vietnamese citizenship who do not hold any of the certificates specified in Points b and c of Clause 2 of this Circular must submit an application for a Vietnamese language proficiency test (as prescribed) at a Vietnamese University of Social Sciences and Humanities and pay the examination fee.

4. Upon receipt of the application for a Vietnamese language proficiency test, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities must plan the examination schedule and notify the applicant of the time, location, and content of the examination.

5. A Vietnamese language proficiency certificate will be issued to those who pass the Vietnamese language proficiency test and demonstrate knowledge of Vietnamese culture, history, and law according to the approved curriculum by the Ministry of Education and Training.

6. Principals of Universities of Social Sciences and Humanities are responsible for preparing appropriate Vietnamese language, cultural, historical, and legal curricula and ensuring examinations are conducted in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

7. Vietnamese language proficiency certificates are issued by the Principal of a Vietnamese University of Social Sciences and Humanities and remain valid for two years.

8. Any organization or individual violating the provisions of this Circular shall be subject to legal sanctions depending on the severity of the violation.

9. This Circular takes effect from January 1, 1999.

The Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Justice are responsible for directing, guiding, and supervising the implementation of this Circular.

During implementation, any issues should be promptly reported to the Ministry of Education and Training and the Ministry of Justice for consideration and resolution./. 

DEPUTY MINISTER

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)

Ha Hung Cuong

DEPUTY MINISTER

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

DEPUTY MINISTER 

(Signed)

Nguyen Tan Phat

 

 

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