Consolidated Document number 1449/VBHN-BTP guiding the implementation of Decree number 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.

JOINT CIRCULAR

GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING DECREE NO. 78/2009/NĐ-CP OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDING DETAILED PROVISIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN ARTICLES OF THE VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY LAW

JOINT CIRCULAR No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 issued by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP of September 22, 2009 issued by the Government providing detailed provisions and guidelines for implementation of certain Articles of the Vietnamese Nationality Law, which took effect from April 15, 2010, has been amended and supplementedin× (n − n

JOINT CIRCULAR No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated January 31, 2013 issued by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security amending and supplementing Article 13 of Joint Circular No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 issued by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP of September 22, 2009 issued by the Government providing detailed provisions and guidelines for implementation of certain Articles of the Vietnamese Nationality Law, which took effect from March 16, 2013;

CIRCULAR No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 issued by the Minister of Justice abolishing some legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, which took effect from March 20, 2018.

Pursuant to Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP of September 22, 2009 issued by the Government providing detailed provisions and guidelines for implementation of certain Articles of the Vietnamese Nationality Law;

Pursuant to Decree No. 93/2008/NĐ-CP dated August 22, 2008, promulgated by the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice;

Based on Decree No. 15/2008/NĐ-CP dated February 4, 2008, issued by the Government, stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

Pursuant to Decree No. 77/2009/NĐ-CP of September 15, 2009 issued by the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP of September 22, 2009 issued by the Government providing detailed provisions and guidelines for implementation of certain Articles of the Vietnamese Nationality Law,FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, POWERS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, OPERATIONAL REGULATIONS, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDS; DUTIES, POWERS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIRPERSON (IF ANY), SECRETARY, AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT BOARDSas follows:1

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This joint circular guides the acceptance, examination, and transfer of nationality files; notification of results of matters concerning nationality; resolution of files requesting renunciation of Vietnamese nationality when supporting documents for obtaining foreign nationality have expired;2 notification of having foreign nationality; confirmation of having Vietnamese nationality, confirmation of being of Vietnamese origin; registration. in the birth registration book information about nationality., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Chapter 2. Acceptance and Examination of Files Requesting Acquisition, Reacquisition, and Renunciation of Vietnamese Nationality

Article 2. Acceptance and Examination of Files Requesting Acquisition, Reacquisition, and Renunciation of Vietnamese Nationality

1. When accepting files requesting acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, if the file is found to be complete and valid, the Vietnamese representative office abroad, the Department of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the File Acceptance Authority),in shall record the file in the Register of Files Requesting Acquisition, Reacquisition, and Renunciation of Vietnamese Nationality, issue to the applicant a Receipt for Submission of Application Form as prescribed, and must affix the stamp of the File Acceptance Authority on it. In case the file is incomplete or invalid, the File Acceptance Authority shall guide the applicant to supplement and perfect the file according to the provisions of the Vietnamese Nationality Law 2008 and the implementing guidelines.ghereinafter referred to as the Receiving Authority)to shall enter the case file for application to acquire, reacquire, or renounce Vietnamese nationality into the Case Registry Book gand issue to the applicant a Receipt for Application File according to the prescribed form, which must be stamped with the seal of the Receiving Authority. In cases where the application file is incomplete or invalid, the Receiving Authority shall guide the applicant to supplement and complete the file in accordance with the provisions of the Nationality Law 2008 and related guiding documents.ồDecisionf) Handle issues related to the submission and receipt of statistical reports, ensuring the exploitation and use of related statistical data for units and individuals; record for applications to acquire, reacquire, or renounce Vietnamese nationality to verify the legality of the documents in the file and the authenticity of the information about the applicant for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairsfor acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality. The Receiving Authority shall request competent authorities to check and verify if there are unclear or inaccurate points regarding the name, address, family relationships, purpose of applying for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, information proving contributions to the construction and defense of the country, the acquisition, reacquisition of Vietnamese nationality being beneficial to the State of Vietnam, or other relevant information.

2. The File Acceptance Authority shall conduct an examination of files requesting acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality to verify the legality of the documents in the file and the authenticity of the information about the person requesting acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality. If there are unclear or inaccurate points regarding the name, address, family relationships, purpose of requesting acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, information proving contributions to the cause of building and defending the country, benefits to the State of Vietnam from acquiring or reacquiring Vietnamese nationality, or other related information, the File Acceptance Authority shall request relevant authorities to check and verify.in for each file and a list of persons proposed to resolve matters concerning nationality according to the prescribed form.in for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality.in for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the Vietnamese representative agency abroad, the People's Committee at the provincial level shall send the proposal document to the Ministry of Justice within the time limit specified.

3. The File Acceptance Authority shall prepare a list of documents included in each file and a list of persons proposed for resolution of matters concerning nationality according to the prescribed form.shall for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality.

4. For files requesting renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the File Acceptance Authority shall classify them into those exempted from verification of personal background according to Article 30 of the Vietnamese Nationality Law and those requiring verification of personal background. In cases where the file requesting renunciation of Vietnamese nationality is exempted from verification of personal background, the validity period of the supporting documents for obtaining foreign nationality must be at least 120 days from the date of receipt of the file; in cases not exempted from verification of personal background, the validity period must be at least 150 days from the date of receipt of the file.

Article 3. Transfer of Applications for Acquisition, Restoration, and Renunciation of Vietnamese Nationality

1. Overseas Vietnamese representative offices (through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities (hereinafter referred to as provincial People's Committees) shall submit to the Ministry of Justice a proposal document along with a list of individuals proposed for resolution and applications for acquisition, restoration, and renunciation of Vietnamese nationality. (When submitting the proposal document regarding the resolution of applications for acquisition, restoration, and renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, overseas Vietnamese representative offices and provincial People's Committees shall simultaneously send to the Ministry of Justice the list of individuals proposed for resolution via the email address of the Ministry of Justice: [email protected].in for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article, the Ministry of Justice shall record it in the Case Registry Book and publish the list of persons proposed to resolve matters concerning nationality on the Ministry of Justice's electronic information portal.

The Ministry of Justice will update the progress of the resolution of the application files in the published list.in for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall send a copy of that Decision along with an extract from the list of persons proposed to acquire, reacquire, or renounce Vietnamese nationality to the provincial People's Committee where the application file was received for monitoring, management, and statistical purposes regarding nationality matters.无效for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality.ồfor acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall send a copy of that Decision along with the list of persons proposed to reacquire or renounce Vietnamese nationality to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to transfer to the Vietnamese representative agency abroad where the application file was received.无效 from the date of receipt of the copy of the Decision, the Vietnamese representative agency abroad shall notify the person proposed to reacquire or renounce Vietnamese nationality in writing.

2. Upon receipt of the proposal document along with the list of individuals proposed for resolution and applications for acquisition, restoration, and renunciation of Vietnamese nationality as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article, the Ministry of Justice shall record the application in the Register of Received Files and publish the list of individuals proposed for resolution on the Ministry of Justice’s electronic information system. The Ministry of Justice will update the progress and results of file resolution in the published list.in for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, including the Decision number; the date of issuance of the Decision; the content of the Decision. quNo.Notification of the registration authority regarding acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPshall annotate the Birth Registration Book.

Article 4. Notification of Resolution Results of Applications for Acquisition, Restoration, and Renunciation of Vietnamese Nationality

1. In cases where applicants for acquisition, restoration, and renunciation of Vietnamese nationality reside within the country, within ten days from the date of receiving the President's Decision on acquisition, restoration, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall send a copy of that Decision along with an extract of the list of individuals who have been granted acquisition, restoration, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality to the individual concerned, while sending one copy to the provincial People's Committee where the application was received for monitoring, management, and statistical purposes.in for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality shall be sent to the Vietnamese representative agency abroad where the birth registration was made; if the Birth Registration Book has been transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then the Vietnamese representative agency abroad shall notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.in for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality shall be annotated in the Birth Registration Book kept at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2. In cases where applicants for restoration or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality reside abroad, within ten days from the date of receiving the President's Decision on restoration or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall send a copy of this Decision along with the list of individuals who have been granted restoration or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for transfer to the Vietnamese representative office abroad where the application was received. Within ten days from the date of receiving the copy of the Decision, the Vietnamese representative office abroad shall notify the individual concerned in writing, specifying: the Decision number; the date, month, and year of issuance of the Decision; and the content of the Decision.in for acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, if previously annotated in the Birth Registration Book as renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the notification and annotation in the Birth Registration Book for reacquisition of Vietnamese nationality shall also be carried out as provided in Clause 1 of this Article.ifor acquisition, reacquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the receiving authority shall notify the Ministry of Justice for monitoring and management. in - Decree-Law No. 25/SL dated February 25, 1946 amending Decree-Law No. 53/SL dated October 20, 1945 on Vietnamese nationality;in - Decree-Law No. 215/SL dated August 20, 1948 granting special benefits to foreigners who contributed to the Vietnamese resistance war;đổ- Decree-Law No. 51/SL dated December 14, 1959 abolishing Articles 5 and 6 of Decree-Law No. 53/SL dated October 20, 1945 on Vietnamese nationality;development - Resolution No. 1043/NQ-TVQHK6 dated February 8, 1971 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on applications to renounce or acquire Vietnamese nationality; in - Decision No. 268/TTg dated September 12, 1980 of the Prime Minister on policies for renouncing and reacquiring Vietnamese nationality for overseas Vietnamese;logo- The Nationality Law 1988 and guiding documents;in - The Nationality Law 1998 and guiding documents;

3. In cases where the Ministry of Justice finds that the conditions for submission to the President for resolution on acquisition, restoration, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality are not met, or if the President does not agree to such resolution, the Ministry of Justice shall notify in writing the overseas Vietnamese representative office (through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or the provincial People's Committee to inform the applicant of the decision.

- International treaties to which Vietnam is a member.

Article 5. Notification to the Civil Status Registration Authority of Acquisition, Restoration, and Renunciation of Vietnamese Nationality1. Within ten days from the date of the President's Decision on acquisition or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the Ministry of Justice shall notify the Department of Justice where the Vietnamese citizen previously registered their birth, or where the Birth Registration Book of the old regime is stored, to make a note in the Birth Registration Book according to the guidance provided in Article 14 of this Circular. If the applicant previously registered their birth at the People's Committee of a district, town, city under a province (hereinafter referred to as district-level People's Committee) or the People's Committee of a commune, ward, town (hereinafter referred to as commune-level People's Committee), then upon receiving the notification from the Ministry of Justice, the Department of Justice shall be responsible for notifying the district-level People's Committee and the commune-level People's Committee to make a note in the Birth Registration Book. 2. Documents concerning personal identity, household registration, and nationality issued by previous regimes before April 30, 1975 are also grounds for Vietnamese representative agencies abroad to consider and determine Vietnamese nationality for persons registering to retain Vietnamese nationality.development 3. When applying Vietnamese laws on nationality or examining the documents mentioned in Clause 1 of this Article to determine Vietnamese nationality in specific cases, if there are difficulties, Vietnamese representative agencies abroad shall reflect them to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for coordination with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Security to provide timely guidance.

In cases where the individual who has acquired or renounced Vietnamese nationality previously registered their birth at a Vietnamese representative office abroad, the notification shall be sent to the Vietnamese representative office abroad where the birth was registered; if the Birth Registration Book has been transferred and stored at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese representative office abroad shall be responsible for further notifying the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make a note in the Birth Registration Book stored at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. in In cases where it is not possible to implement the notification as above, the notifier may send a notification document of foreign nationality to the receiving authority via postal service, accompanied by a copy of their identification documents. in Within ten working days from the date of receipt of the notification of foreign nationality, the receiving authority shall annotate the previous Birth Registration Book according to the guidelines set forth in Article 15 of this Circular, if the previous Birth Registration was conducted at the receiving authority. The determination of the place of previous Birth Registration shall be based on the declaration of the declarant in the notification document. in If the previous Birth Registration was conducted elsewhere, the receiving authority must notify the Department of Justice or the Vietnamese representative agency abroad where the declarant had previously registered their birth for annotation in the Birth Registration Book.development note in S, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP birth registration shall be kept at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2. In cases where an individual has restored Vietnamese nationality after previously having a note in the Birth Registration Book indicating renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the notification and making a note in the Birth Registration Book regarding restoration of Vietnamese nationality shall also be carried out according to the guidance provided in Clause 1 of this Article.in regain Vietnamese nationality which was previously noted in S, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP birth registration for renouncing Vietnamese nationality, then the notification and noting in the Birth Registration Book regarding the return to Vietnamese nationality shall also be carried out as guided in Clause 1 of this Article.

3. In cases where the authority that registered the birth no longer retains the previous Birth Registration Book upon receiving a notification about acquisition, restoration, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the authority receiving the notification shall report back to the Ministry of Justice for monitoring and management., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP previous birth registration, the receiving agency shall notify the Ministry of Justice for monitoring and management.

Article 6. Handling applications for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality where supporting documents for foreign nationality acquisition have expired

1. In cases where the processing of applications for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality is delayed, leading to the expiration of supporting documents for foreign nationality acquisition, the Ministry of Justice shall notify the Vietnamese representative offices abroad to inform the applicant of the need to apply for an extension or issuance of new supporting documents. in 2. The Vietnamese representative offices abroad shall assist the applicant in applying for an extension or issuance of new supporting documents for foreign nationality acquisition upon request from the applicant. v3. The applicant for renunciation of Vietnamese nationality shall submit the extended or newly issued supporting documents for foreign nationality acquisition to the Vietnamese representative offices abroad for submission to the Ministry of Justice for consideration and decision by the President of the State on renunciation of Vietnamese nationality.

Article 8. Publication of List of Vietnamese Representative Offices Abroad Receiving Declarations of Foreign Nationality in The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall publish on its electronic portal a list of Vietnamese representative offices abroad authorized by jurisdiction to receive declarations of foreign nationality from Vietnamese citizens residing abroad. This list shall also be published on the electronic portal of the Ministry of Justice.

Article 9. Legal Documents and Papers Used to Determine Vietnamese Nationality for Applicants Seeking to Retain Vietnamese Nationality

Article 7.3 (Repealed)

1. Vietnamese representative offices abroad shall apply legal documents on Vietnamese nationality issued from 1945 until before July 1, 2009, to determine whether applicants seeking to retain Vietnamese nationality have Vietnamese nationality at the time of application, including the following documents:4

- Decree No. 53/SL dated October 20, 1945 on Vietnamese nationality; qua- Decree No. 73/SL dated December 7, 1945 on acquisition of Vietnamese nationality;5 - Decree No. 25/SL dated February 25, 1946 amending Decree No. 53/SL dated October 20, 1945 on Vietnamese nationality;â- Decree No. 215/SL dated August 20, 1948 granting special benefits to foreigners who assisted in the Vietnam War;, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP- Decree No. 51/SL dated December 14, 1959 abolishing Articles 5 and 6 of Decree No. 53/SL dated October 20, 1945 on Vietnamese nationality;

- Resolution No. 1043/NQ-TVQHK6 dated February 8, 1971 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on renunciation or acquisition of Vietnamese nationality;

- Decision No. 268/TTg dated September 12, 1980 of the Prime Minister on policies for renunciation and restoration of Vietnamese nationality for Vietnamese citizens residing abroad; g- The Vietnamese Nationality Law 1988 and implementing regulations;ng- The Vietnamese Nationality Law 1998 and implementing regulations;

- The Office of Legal Document Supervision (Ministry of Justice);ắ- International treaties to which Vietnam is a party.

2. Personal identity, household registration, and nationality papers issued by previous regimes prior to April 30, 1975 are also grounds for Vietnamese representative offices abroad to consider and determine Vietnamese nationality for applicants seeking to retain Vietnamese nationality.No. 3. When applying Vietnamese legal documents on nationality or examining the papers mentioned in Clause 1 of this Article, in specific cases, if there are difficulties, Vietnamese representative offices abroad shall reflect to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for coordination with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Security to provide timely guidance.

- Decree No. 25/SL dated February 25, 1946 amending Decree No. 53/SL dated October 20, 1945 on Vietnamese nationality;

- Decree No. 215/SL dated August 20, 1948 granting special benefits to foreign individuals who contributed to the Vietnam resistance war;

- Decree No. 51/SL dated December 14, 1959 abolishing Articles 5 and 6 of Decree No. 53/SL dated October 20, 1945 on Vietnamese nationality;

- Resolution No. 1043/NQ-TVQHK6 dated February 8, 1971 of the Standing Committee of the National Assembly on applications to renounce or acquire Vietnamese nationality;

- Decision No. 268/TTg dated September 12, 1980 of the Prime Minister on policies for renouncing and reacquiring Vietnamese nationality for overseas Vietnamese;in - The Nationality Law of 1988 and guiding documents;

- The Nationality Law of 1998 and guiding documents;

- International treaties to which Vietnam is a member.

2. Documents concerning personal status, civil status, and nationality issued by previous regimes before April 30, 1975 are also grounds for Vietnamese representative offices

abroad to consider and determine Vietnamese nationality for individuals applying to retain Vietnamese nationality. in 3. When applying Vietnamese laws on nationality or examining the documents mentioned in Clause 1 of this Article to determine Vietnamese nationality, in specific cases, if there are difficulties, Vietnamese representative offices abroad shall reflect to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for coordination with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Security to provide timely guidance.

In cases where it is not possible to implement the notification as above, the notifier may send the notification document of foreign nationality to the receiving agency via postal service, accompanied by a copy of their identity document.development Within ten working days from the date of receipt of the notification of foreign nationality, the receiving agency shall note in the previous Birth Registration Book according to the guidance provided in Article 15 of this Circular, if the previous birth registration was conducted at the receiving agency. The determination of the place of previous birth registration shall be based on the declaration of the declarant in the notification document.n lIn cases where the previous birth registration was conducted elsewhere, the receiving agency must notify the Department of Justice or Vietnamese representative office abroad where the declarant previously registered their birth to make the note in the Birth Registration Book.

Article 10. Verification of Vietnamese Nationality for Individuals Registering to Maintain Vietnamese Nationality

1. In cases where individuals registering to maintain Vietnamese nationality do not have sufficient documents proving their Vietnamese nationality or the documents provided are unclear, in addition to the information in the Application Form for Registration to Maintain Vietnamese Nationality, such individuals must also submit the Personal History Declaration Form and the following documents (if available) to serve the verification of their nationality:of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs- Copies of documents related to personal identity, household registration, and nationality of grandparents, parents, full siblings, and children;

- Copies of documents issued by the former regime before April 30, 1975, containing information related to the nationality of the individual;

- Copies of documents issued by foreign authorities indicating Vietnamese nationality or original Vietnamese nationality.

2. Within five working days from the date of receipt of the Application Form for Registration to Maintain Vietnamese Nationality, in cases requiring verification to determine whether the applicant has Vietnamese nationality, the Vietnamese representative office abroad shall send a request for verification to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with copies of the documents and information provided by the applicant for the purpose of verification.

Within five working days from the date of receipt of the request from the Vietnamese representative office abroad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall send a request for verification of personal identity to the Ministry of Public Security and simultaneously send a request for search to the Ministry of Justice to check whether the individual is listed in the list of those who have been relieved or deprived of Vietnamese nationality.gWithin sixty days from the date of receipt of the request for verification, the Ministry of Public Security shall conduct the verification of personal identity and respond to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the results of the verification.

Within thirty days from the date of receipt of the request for search, the Ministry of Justice shall be responsible for searching the lists of individuals who have been relieved of Vietnamese nationality by the President of the State and the lists of individuals who have been deprived of Vietnamese nationality in the storage system and respond to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the results of the search.

3. Within five working days from the date of receipt of the response document regarding the results of verification and search as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall send a notification document on the results of verification and search to the Vietnamese representative office abroad to complete the procedure for registration to maintain Vietnamese nationality. trArticle 11. Notification of Foreign Nationality

1. Vietnamese citizens concurrently holding foreign nationality, as specified in Clause 1 of Article 21 of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, shall directly or through their parents or guardians notify in writing about having foreign nationality to the Vietnamese representative office abroad or the Department of Justice where they reside (hereinafter referred to as the Receiving Authority). The notification document must be made according to the prescribed form and signed by the notifier.

In cases where it is not possible to make the notification as above, the notifier may send the notification document about foreign nationality to the Receiving Authority via postal service, accompanied by copies of identification documents.g 2. Within ten working days from the date of receipt of the notification of foreign nationality, the Receiving Authority shall note in the previous Birth Registration Book according to the guidance in Article 15 of this Circular, if the previous birth registration was carried out at the Receiving Authority. The determination of the place of previous birth registration is based on the declaration of the individual in the notification document.

In cases where the previous birth registration was carried out elsewhere, the Receiving Authority must notify the Department of Justice or the Vietnamese representative office abroad, where the individual previously registered their birth, to make the note in the Birth Registration Book. If the previous birth registration was carried out at the People's Committee of the district or commune, then after receiving the notification, the Department of Justice shall notify the People's Committee of the district and the People's Committee of the commune to make the note in the Birth Registration Book.

In cases where the Receiving Authority receives a notification about the possession of foreign nationality of a citizen but cannot retain the previous Birth Registration Book, the Receiving Authority shall notify again the Ministry of Justice.

This Circular is promulgated pursuant to the Government's Decision No. 68/2017/QD-TTg dated August 6, 2017 on the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice;

After reaching consensus with the Minister of Interior, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Public Security, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Justice issues this Circular to abolish certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued

This provision has been amended according to Article 1 of the Joint Circular No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Article 13 of the Joint Circular No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Nationality Law, effective from March 16, 2013.policiesIn cases where prior birth registration was conducted at the People's Committee of the district level or the People's Committee of the commune level, upon receiving the notification, the Department of Justice shall notify the People's Committee of the district level and the People's Committee of the commune level to make a note in the Birth Registration Book.

In cases where a notification about having foreign citizenship of a citizen is received by the agency that previously registered the birth but such agency can no longer retain the previous Birth Registration Book,g then the agency receiving the notification shall notify again the Ministry of Justice., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP + Documents on personal status, household registration, and nationality as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 9 of Circular Joint No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA (a copy accompanied by the original for verification or a certified copy);policies+ A sponsorship letter from the Association of Overseas Vietnamese in the country where the applicant resides, confirming that the applicant has Vietnamese origin;

Article 12. Report on the results of citizen registration and notification of foreign nationality6

1. The representative office of Vietnam abroad where7 receiving notifications of foreign nationality shall periodicallylogoeach year, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CPcompile and report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a list of Vietnamese citizens who have notified of their foreign nationality. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall notify the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Security about that list.

Annually, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall inform the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Security of the results of citizen registration at Vietnamese representative offices abroad fordevelopment serving the handling, management, compilation, andNo.statistics of matters related to nationality.

2. The Department of Justice where receiving notifications of foreign nationality from citizens shall periodically each year compile and report to the Ministry of Justice a list of Vietnamese citizens who have notified of their foreign nationality. The Ministry of Justice shall notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security about that list.

Article 13. Confirmation of Vietnamese Nationality, Confirmation as a Person of Vietnamese Origin8

1. Issuance of Certificate Confirming Vietnamese Nationality

a) When there is a need to confirm Vietnamese nationality, the applicant may submit the application directly or send it via postal service to the Vietnamese representative office abroad where they reside (in cases where there is no representative office in that country, the application should be submitted to the acting representative office or the most convenient representative office) or the Department of Justice where they reside.

b) The application for confirmation of Vietnamese nationality includes:

- Application form for confirmation of Vietnamese nationality (according to model TP/QT-2013-TKXNCQTVN) with two 4x6 photos;

- A copy of identity card, passport, or other equivalent documents;

- A copy accompanied by the original for verification or a certified copy of one of the documents specified in Clause 1, Article 11 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality 2008 or similar documents issued by the previous authority, including birth certificates without the Citizenship section or with the Citizenship section left blank if it bears Vietnamese names (names of the applicant, father, mother);

- Application form for personal history and other documents prescribed in Clause 1, Article 10 of Circular Joint No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA in cases where there are no documents proving nationality as mentioned above.

c) Handling by the Vietnamese representative office abroad, the Department of Justice:

In cases where there are grounds to determine Vietnamese nationality:Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies, The Vietnamese representative office abroad, the Department of Justice shall proactively check and verify the list of those who have renounced or had their Vietnamese nationality revoked. If it is confirmed that the applicant has Vietnamese nationality, within five working days from the date of receipt of the application, the Vietnamese representative office abroad, the Department of Justice shall examine and issue the Certificate Confirming Vietnamese Nationality

TP/QT-2013-GXNCQTVN).toIn cases where there are insufficient grounds to determine Vietnamese nationality: (according to model - In cases where there are insufficient documents proving Vietnamese nationality:

+ The Vietnamese representative office abroad shall conduct procedures to verify Vietnamese nationality according to Article 10 of Circular Joint No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA (for cases where the application is submitted to the representative office).

+ The Department of Justice shall request the Ministry of Justice and the provincial public security agency where the applicant resides or their last place of residence in Vietnam to conduct verification (for cases where the application is submitted to the Department of Justice).

- In cases where there is doubt about the authenticity of the documents in the application, the Vietnamese representative office abroad, the Department of Justice shall request relevant agencies and organizations to search,

verify, and investigate;

Within ten working days from the date of receipt of the request for searching, verifying, and investigating, the Ministry of Justice or the relevant agencies and organizations shall provide a written response. Within five working days from the date of receipt of the results of searching, verifying, and investigating, the Vietnamese representative office abroad, the Department of Justice shall examine and issue the Certificate Confirming Vietnamese NationalityứTP/QT-2013-GXNCQTVN) if it is determined that the applicant has Vietnamese nationality.

- In cases where, after conducting searches, verifications, and investigations, there are still insufficient grounds to determine that the applicant has Vietnamese nationality, the agency receiving the application shall notify the applicant in writing. (according to model 2. Issuance of Certificate Confirming as a Person of Vietnamese Origin

a) When there is a need to confirm as a person of Vietnamese origin, the applicant may submit the application directly or send it via postal service to the Vietnamese representative office abroad where they reside (in cases where there is no representative office in that country, the application should be submitted to the acting representative office or the most convenient representative office) or the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs-Bdevelopment Foreign Affairs or the Department of Justice where they reside.

b) The application for confirmation as a person of Vietnamese origin includes:

- Application form for confirmation as a person of Vietnamese originệTP/QT-2013-TKXNLNGVN||| , with two 4x6 photos;

- A copy accompanied by the original for verification or a certified copy of documents proving that the person was once a Vietnamese national when born with

Vietnamese nationality determined according to the principle of bloodline or having a father or mother, paternal grandfather or grandmother, maternal grandfather or grandmother who were once Vietnamese nationals by bloodline; (according to model - Other related documents as a basis for reference include:)+ Personal identity, household registration, nationality documents as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 9 of Circular Joint No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA (a copy accompanied by the original for verification or a certified copy);

- A copy of identity card, passport, or other equivalent documents;

Ministry of Construction sets specific pricen l+ A letter of guarantee from a Vietnamese association in the country where the applicant resides, confirming that the person has Vietnamese origins;i+ A letter of guarantee from a Vietnamese national, confirming that the applicant has Vietnamese origins;No.+ Documents issued by a competent authority abroad indicating Vietnamese nationality or Vietnamese origin nationality (a copy accompanied by the original for verification or a certified copy).ệ- Within five working days from the date of receipt of the complete application for confirmation as a person of Vietnamese origin, the Vietnamese representative office abroad, the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs, or the Department of Justice shall examine the documents presented by the applicant and verify and compare relevant nationality-related data and documents (if any). If sufficient grounds are found to determine that the person has Vietnamese origins, they shall issue the Certificate Confirming as a Person of Vietnamese Origin

TP/QT-2013-GXNLNGVN).

+ A sponsorship letter from a person with Vietnamese nationality, confirming that the applicant has Vietnamese origin;

+ Documents issued by a competent authority abroad indicating Vietnamese nationality or Vietnamese origin nationality (a copy accompanied by the original for verification or a certified copy).

- Within five working days from the date of receipt of the complete application file requesting confirmation as a person of Vietnamese origin, the representative office of Vietnam abroad, the State Committee for Vietnamese Abroad, or the Department of Justice shall examine the documents presented by the applicant and verify and compare relevant nationality-related records (if any). If it is found that there are sufficient grounds to determine that the person has Vietnamese origin, they shall issue a Certificate of Vietnamese Origin (Form TP/QT-2013-GXNLNGVN).

Is a person of Vietnamese origin.

c) Handling by the Vietnamese representative office abroad, the Department of Justice:

- Circular Joint No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Article 13 of Circular Joint No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010, issued by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality 2008, is based on the following:12. Leather shoes "Based on the Law on Vietnamese Nationality 2008;development Based on Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality; (according to model Based on Decree No. 93/2008/NĐ-CP dated August 22, 2008, of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice;

- In case there is insufficient basis to determine that the person requesting is a Vietnamese national, the agency receiving the file shall notify such person in writing.

3. Accompanying this Circular are four types of forms for issuing Certificates of Vietnamese nationality and Certificates of Vietnamese origin:

- Application for Certificate of Vietnamese nationality, model: TP/QT-2013-TKXNCQTVN;

- Application for Certificate of Vietnamese origin, model: TP/QT-2013-TKXNLNGVN;

- Certificate of Vietnamese nationality, model: TP/QT-2013-GXNCQTVN;

- Certificate of Vietnamese origin, model: TP/QT-2013-GXNLNGVN.

Article 14. Note on the Birth Registration Book regarding acquisition, re-acquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality

Upon receipt of notification regarding acquisition, re-acquisition, or renunciation of Vietnamese nationality, the agency responsible for keeping the Birth Registration Book shall, in accordance with the guidance provided in Article 5 of this Joint Circular, note in the remarks column of the Birth Registration Book. The content of the note shall include: Decision; date of issuance of the Decision; content of the Decision. The officer making the note must sign, write their full name, and indicate the date of making the note., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Article 15. Note on the Birth Registration Book regarding notification of foreign nationalityNo. 1. Upon receipt of notification regarding foreign nationality, the agency responsible for keeping the Birth Registration Book, in accordance with the guidance provided in Article 11 of this Joint Circular, shall note in the remarks column of the Birth Registration Book the fact that the Vietnamese citizen also has foreign nationality. The content of the note must include: current foreign nationality, time of acquiring foreign nationality, method of acquiring foreign nationality. The officer making the note must sign, write their full name, and indicate the date of making the note.

2. After noting the notification of the Vietnamese citizen having foreign nationality, the section on nationality of that person in the Birth Registration Certificate when reissuing the original Certificate or issuing a copy of the Birth Registration Certificate from the Birth Registration Book shall be noted as both Vietnamese nationality and foreign nationality.

This Circular takes effect from April 15, 2010., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Annually, the Ministry of Justice will compile statistics and submit reports to the Government on the results of handling matters related to nationality.to- Electronic portal of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Public Security;

- To be filed: Ministry of Justice (VT, International Cooperation Department); Ministry of Foreign Affairs (VT, Consular Department) and Ministry of Public Security (VT, Legal Department). g4x6of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs..., day......month......year...n l APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY

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(name of the agency receiving and processing the application)

Full name of the applicant:

Respectfully submitted to:... Identity card/Passport/Equivalent document:

Supporting documents proving current Vietnamese nationality attached: ………………………………Request the agency to issue a Certificate of Vietnamese Nationality. ......................................

I solemnly declare that the above statements are true and I am willing to take responsibility under the law for my declarations. .......................................................................................................

Place of birth: ..............................................................................................................................

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE无效 OF VIETNAMESE ORIGIN ......................................................................................................................

Documents to prove being a person who once had Vietnamese nationality by bloodline, documents proving being a child or grandchild of a person born with Vietnamese nationality by bloodline: .................................................

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Request the agency to issue a Certificate ...........................................................................................

of Vietnamese origin.||| (Issuing authority) ........................................

number ………………………., Industry code: ……….the ……….year............................................. ,

in .........................................................................................................................................

CERTIFICATE OF VIETNAMESE NATIONALITY

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2) .........................................................................................................................................

3) .........................................................................................................................................

4) .........................................................................................................................................

5) .........................................................................................................................................

Pursuant to Joint Circular No. 05/2013/TTLT-BTP-BNG-BCA dated January 31, 2013 of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Public Security amending and supplementing Clause 13 of Joint Circular No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain Articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality;

Considering the Application for Certificate of Vietnamese Nationality of Mr./Mrs.:

Respectfully submitted to:... Identity card/Passport/Equivalent document:

Supporting documents proving current Vietnamese nationality attached: ………………………………Request the agency to issue a Certificate of Vietnamese Nationality. .....................................

I solemnly declare that the above statements are true and I am willing to take responsibility under the law for my declarations. ......................................................................................................

Place of birth: .............................................................................................................................

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE无效 OF VIETNAMESE ORIGIN .....................................................................................................................

Documents to prove being a person who once had Vietnamese nationality by bloodline, documents proving being a child or grandchild of a person born with Vietnamese nationality by bloodline: ................................................

............................................................................................................................................

Request the agency to issue a Certificate ..........................................................................................

of Vietnamese origin.||| (Issuing authority) .......................................

number ………………………., Industry code: ……….the ……….year............................................ ,

in .........................................................................................................................................

Current place of residence:

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2) .........................................................................................................................................

3) .........................................................................................................................................

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Has Vietnamese nationality. This certificate is valid for use within six months from the date of issuance. Vietnam.

Considering the Application for Certificate of Vietnamese Nationality of Mr./Mrs.:

Considering the Application for Certificate of Vietnamese Origin of Mr./Mrs.:

Is a person of Vietnamese origin.

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Joint Circular No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Clause 13 of Joint Circular No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain Articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality was issued based on the following grounds:

Mr./Mrs.: ...............................................................................................................................

I solemnly declare that the above statements are true and I am willing to take responsibility under the law for my declarations. .......................................................................................................

Place of birth: ..............................................................................................................................

"Based on the Law on Vietnamese Nationality 2008;||| Based on Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain Articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality; ..................................................

number ………………………., Industry code: ……….the ……….year............................................. ;

in .........................................................................................................................................

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE无效 Based on Decree No. 93/2008/NĐ-CP dated August 22, 2008 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice; ........................................................................................................

Based on Decree No. 15/2008/NĐ-CP dated February 4, 2008 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

Based on Decree No. 77/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2009 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security have reached a consensus:"shall - Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Minister of Justice abolishing some legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued was based on the following grounds:

Considering the Application for Certificate of Vietnamese Origin of Mr./Mrs.:

Based on Decree No. 96/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 6, 2017 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice; This certificate is valid for use within six months from the date of issuance. After reaching consensus with the Minister of Home Affairs, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Public Security, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Justice issued the Circular abolishing some legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued.

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Joint Circular No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Clause 13 of Joint Circular No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 of the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain Articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality was issued based on the following grounds:

Mr./Mrs.: ................................................................................................................................

I solemnly declare that the above statements are true and I am willing to take responsibility under the law for my declarations. ........................................................................................................

Place of birth: ...............................................................................................................................

"Based on the Law on Vietnamese Nationality 2008;||| Based on Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain Articles of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality; ..................................................

number ………………………., Industry code: ……….the ……….year............................................. ;

in .........................................................................................................................................

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE无效 Based on Decree No. 93/2008/NĐ-CP dated August 22, 2008 of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice; ........................................................................................................

Based on Decree No. 15/2008/NĐ-CP dated February 4, 2008, of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Vietnam.

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1 Based on Decree No. 77/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2009, of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security have agreed as follows:"

- Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018, of the Minister of Justice abolishing some legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, is based on the following:

"Based on the Law on Legal Normative Documents promulgation dated June 22, 2015;

Based on Decree No. 34/2016/NĐ-CP dated May 14, 2016, of the Government detailing some provisions and measures to implement the Law on Legal Normative Documents promulgation;h Based on Decree No. 96/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 6, 2017, of the Government defining the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Justice;

After reaching agreement with the Minister of Home Affairs, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Public Security, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Justice issued this Circular to abolish some legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued.ứThis provision is amended according to Article 1 of Circular Joint No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Article 13 of Circular Joint No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010, issued by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, which took effect from March 16, 2013.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs- Article 2 of Circular Joint No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Article 13 of Circular Joint No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010, issued by the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009, of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality, which took effect from March 16, 2013, is stipulated as follows:

CamendThis Circular Joint takes effect from March 16, 2013.

During the implementation process, if any difficulties arise, state agencies, organizations, and individuals should report to the Ministry of Justice for timely guidance in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security.

- Article 3 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP abolishing some legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, which took effect from March 20, 2018, is stipulated as follows:

1. This Circular takes effect from March 20, 2018.

2. The Director of the Department of Legal Normative Documents Inspection, the Heads of units under the Ministry of Justice, and related agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.g       In accordance with 1- Article 2 of the Joint Circular No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Article 13 of the Joint Circular No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Nationality Law, effective from March 16, 2013, is stipulated as follows:

At the proposal of the Director of the Department for Legal Document Inspection;

This Joint Circular takes effect from March 16, 2013.".

2 This provision has the content "resolving the issue of granting Vietnamese citizenship to stateless persons under Article 22 of the Law on Vietnamese Citizenship; registering to retain Vietnamese citizenship" abolished pursuant to point a Clause 1 Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Ministry of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018.No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Ministry of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018.inThis provision is abolished pursuant to point b Clause 1 Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Ministry of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018.

3 The phrase "registering to retain Vietnamese citizenship" has been abolished pursuant to point c Clause 1 Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Minister of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018.inRegistering to retain Vietnamese citizenshipshall has been abolished pursuant to point c Clause 1

4 Article 2 of Circular No. 0 "/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Minister of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018. organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.Registering to retain Vietnamese citizenship” has been abolished pursuant to point c Clause 1 Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Minister of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018.

5 Phrase “Registering to retain Vietnamese citizenship” has been abolished pursuant to point c Clause 1 1 Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Minister of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018.1Registering to retain Vietnamese citizenship” has been abolished pursuant to point c Clause 1 Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Minister of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018.

6 Article 2 of Circular No. 0 “This clause has the phrase "registering to retain Vietnamese citizenship" has been abolished pursuant to point c Clause 1 Article 2 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP dated February 2, 2018 of the Minister of Justice abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018.This provision has been amended pursuant to Article 1 of Joint Circular No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Article 13 of Joint Circular No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain Articles of the Law on Vietnamese Citizenship, effective from March 16, 2013.Article 2 of Joint Circular No. 05/2013/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA amending and supplementing Article 13 of Joint Circular No. 05/2010/TTLT/BTP-BNG-BCA dated March 1, 2010 of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Public Security guiding the implementation of Decree No. 78/2009/NĐ-CP dated September 22, 2009 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain Articles of the Law on Vietnamese Citizenship, effective from March 16, 2013 provides as follows:development This Joint Circular takes effect from March 16, 2013.

7 In the process of implementation, if any difficulties arise, relevant state agencies, organizations, and individuals shall report to the Ministry of Justice for timely guidance in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security. “Article 3 of Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018 provides as follows:No. 1. This Circular takes effect from March 20, 2018.amend2. The Director of the Department of Legal Normative Documents Inspection, Heads of units under the Ministry of Justice, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

8 During implementation, if any difficulties arise, state agencies, organizations, and individuals shall report to the Ministry of Justice for coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security to provide timely guidance.amend- Article 3 of the Circular No. 01/2018/TT-BTP abolishing certain legal normative documents issued by the Minister of Justice, jointly issued, effective from March 20, 2018, is stipulated as follows:

9 1. This Circular takes effect from March 20, 2018.No. 2. The Director of the Legal Normative Documents Inspection Department, Heads of units under the Ministry of Justice, and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.councillORSnh chi tiết và hướng dẫn thi hành một số Điều của Luật Quốc tịch Việt Nam, có hiệu lực kể từ ngày 16 tháng 3 năm 2013 quy định như sau:

“Article 2. Effective Date

Thông tư liên tịch này có hiệu lực thi hành kể từ ngày 16 tháng 3 năm 2013.

Trong quJune 2024; trình thực hiện, nếu phát sinh vướng mắc thì các cơ quan nhà nước, tổ chức và cá nhân phản June 2024;nh về Bộ Tư pháp để phối hợp với Bộ Ngoại giao và Bộ Công an kịp thời hướng dẫn".

- Điều 3 của Thông tư số 01/2018/TT-BTP bãi bỏ một số văn bản quy phạm pháp luật do Bộ trưởng Bộ Tư pháp ban hành, liên tịch ban hành, có hiệu lực kể từ ngày 20 tháng 3 năm 2018 quy định như sau:

Article 3. Implementation organization

1. Thông tư này có hiệu lực thi hành kể từ ngày 20 tháng 3 năm 2018.

2. Cục trưởng Cục Kiểm tra văn bản quy phạm pháp luật, ThDeputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies, trưởng các đơn vị thuộc Bộ Tư pháp và các cơ quan, tổ chức, cá nhân có liên quan chịu trách nhiệm thi hành Thông tư này.”