New regulations concerning getting marriage to a Vietnamese

1063POSTS

13 years ago

Just want to let the amorous guys/gals out there know that there is a new regulation in place from May 15 2013 (Decree 24/2013/N膼-CP) concerning the procedures of a foreign citizen getting married to a Vietnamese citizen.

While there are several improvements: speedier processing time, second chance interview..., there is one new important tightening.

Even if the couple wants to get married abroad, the (local) Dept of Justice will, from now, be the ultimate instance to decide whether the Vietnamese citizen can get married (since they from now on will be the one issuing the certificate of eligibility to the foreign authorities).

This practice is result of more Vietnamese trying to get (pro-forma) married abroad and are turned down by the foreign authorities when they see the marriage is a sham.

Prepare your pocket to grease more palms

See also

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bta87 Guest

0POSTS

13 years ago

Anatta,
聽 Do you have the specific procedures, or do you know where one can go online to read up on this?

Anatta ViP

1063POSTS

13 years ago

Here is the official decree in Vietnamese.

Unofficial English translation

Wild_1 ViP

1881POSTS

13 years ago

Too much for that Khanh guy and his Vietnamese citizenship dream...

Anatta ViP

1063POSTS

13 years ago

Where is mister Michael Sestak when we need him most!!.

bta87 Guest

0POSTS

11 years ago

Many countries don't require certification of marriage/single status.

The VN government accepts documented marriage - post (after) the event. Most governments accept an Official Marriage Certificate as a statement of fact. The United Nations have input on this as well which enables the recognition of people between countries.

In VN only citizens and non-diplomatic 'status' (not tourist) Foreigners can get married here. Since 2015 Jan 01 same sex marriages are legal here in VN.

eodmatt ViP

1418POSTS

11 years ago

Same-sex marriages can now take place, though the government does not recognize them or provide legal protections in cases of disputes. The government abolished fines that were imposed on homosexual weddings in 2013.