Citizen ID is one of the important identification documents of Vietnamese citizens. Usually, Viet Kieu is a term to refer to Vietnamese people residing outside the territory of Vietnam, they may be holding Vietnamese nationality and/or the nationality of the host country. So about the matter “Time to make citizenship for overseas Vietnamese” let’s find out with LSX in the article below.
Legal grounds
- Nationality Law Amendment 2014
- Law on citizen identification 2014
How is overseas Vietnamese understood?
Overseas Vietnamese is a term to refer to Vietnamese people residing outside the territory of Vietnam, they may be holding Vietnamese nationality or/and nationality of the host country. Viet Kieu, also known as overseas Vietnamese, is a historical word used in daily life to refer to Vietnamese people who are settling abroad and people of Vietnamese origin who have been living abroad for a long time.
Overseas Vietnamese, according to Clause 3, Article 3 of the Law on Nationality Amendment 2014.
People of Vietnamese origin residing abroad, based on Clause 4, Article 3 of the Law on Nationality Amendment 2014 Person of Vietnamese origin residing abroad is a Vietnamese who once had Vietnamese nationality but was born with the nationality of a person of Vietnamese origin. They are determined according to the principle of bloodline and their children and grandchildren are residing and living permanently abroad.
What is identity card?
Identity card is a type of identification document issued by a competent authority to a citizen from the time he reaches the age specified by law regarding his/her own identity, and the basic information of a citizen. individuals are used to present during travel and transactions in the territory of Vietnam.
ID card has a rectangular shape of 85.6 mm long, 53.98 mm wide, both sides of the ID card are printed with a light blue and white pattern.
Front: Left, top down: National emblem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, diameter 14 mm; photo of the person issued with the ID card, size 20 x 30 mm; valid to (day, month, year). Right, top down: Socialist Republic of Vietnam; Independence – Freedom – Happiness; the word “ID card” (red); number; full name and first name birth; other names and surnames; date of birth; sex; ethnic; home town; place of residence.
Back: On top is a 2-D barcode. On the left, there are 2 cells: upper cell, left index finger fingerprint; bottom box, right index finger fingerprint. Right, top to bottom: identity; date, month and year of issuance of the people’s identity card; title of grantor; signed and sealed.
Can overseas Vietnamese get a citizen identity card?
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Law on Citizenship Identification 2014 stipulates that the subjects to be applied to issue a citizen identification card are as follows:
“This law applies to Vietnamese citizens; relevant agencies, organizations and individuals”.
As explained above, Viet Kieu is understood as Vietnamese people who have lived abroad for a long time, including people with Vietnamese nationality and people who do not have Vietnamese nationality but are of Vietnamese origin. But according to the provisions of the Law on Citizenship Identity 2014 only applies to Vietnamese citizens who are Vietnamese nationals. Thus, being a Viet Kieu, but if this person has not given up his Vietnamese nationality, he is still a Vietnamese citizen. Thus, still being granted a citizen’s identity card in accordance with the law
On the other hand, according to the provisions of Article 19 of the Law on Citizen’s Identity as amended in 2014, the following subjects are granted with specific citizen identification cards as follows:
“Vietnamese citizens from full 14 years old are issued with a citizen identification card.
Citizen ID card number is a personal identification number”
Thus, if the overseas Vietnamese still have Vietnamese nationality and are 14 years old or older, they will be eligible for a citizen identification card.
Procedures for issuing identity cards for overseas Vietnamese
When the citizen’s identity card is lost or printed with incorrect information of the requesting individual or is damaged, the information cannot be identified, that individual can request for re-issuance or change the information for accuracy. The procedure is the same as the procedure for granting a citizen identification, but in case the information of the person requesting the grant of citizen identification is not available on the national database, the requester must provide documents from the agency competent state to verify.
The previously re-issued citizen identity card will be revoked, if the citizen identity is lost, there is no need but only a confirmation from the local government about the loss of the citizen identity.
According to Article 26 of the Law on Citizenship Identification, citizens can choose one of the following places to carry out procedures for issuance, exchange or re-issue of citizen identification cards:
At the citizen identification management agency of the Ministry of Public Security;
At the citizen identification management agency of the Public Security of the province or city directly under the central government;
At the citizen identification management agency of the police of districts, urban districts, towns, provincial cities and equivalent administrative units;
The competent citizen identification management agency organizes procedures for issuance of citizen identification cards at communes, wards, townships, agencies, units or at citizens’ residences in case of necessity.
Documents required for issuance of a Citizenship Card
According to Article 22 of the Law on Citizen Identification, overseas Vietnamese need the following documents to apply for a citizen ID card:
Declaration according to the prescribed form;
In case overseas Vietnamese do not have information in the National Population Database, they must present legal papers such as birth certificates, temporary residence books, etc.
Time to make citizenship for overseas Vietnamese
The prescribed time for the issuance of a citizen’s identity card is prescribed as follows:
From the date the requester submits all required documents, in cities or towns, within seven days, if it is the first application for a new grant, in the case of re-issuance, within 15 working days excluding holidays, the issuing authority must return the card to the requester.
In case the grantee lives in border areas, remote areas, islands with difficult traffic, the time to complete the card issuance procedures from the date of receipt of complete and appropriate dossiers will be 20 days. The rest of the regions do not exceed 15 working days. This card issuance time can be changed to ensure shortening of administrative procedures, saving costs and travel time of citizens as well as meeting the legitimate rights and interests of citizens.
Services of LSX
Prestigious professional services: Firstly, the team of consultants and consultants for many years in the field of civil status, and customer support.
On-time: Certainly, with the motto “Get your lawyer right at your fingertips”, we ensure the service always performs on time. The rights and interests of customers always come first.
Cost: Besides, LSX’s service costs are highly competitive; depending on the nature of the particular case. So, we want our guests to have the best possible service experience. Therefore, costs which guaranteed to be the most suitable and economical for customers.
Confidentiality of client information: Finally, all brand information of client LSX will be 100% confidential.
Please contact us immediately if you have any questions about “Time to make citizenship for overseas Vietnamese”
Contact LSX
The above article has provided detailed information related to the issue “Time to make citizenship for overseas Vietnamese”. At the same time, LSX Law firm always has leading lawyers and legal consultants who will help you in legal matters of life. If you have any need, please get in touch with us via hotline: +84846175333 or Email: [email protected]
Please see more
- Divorce procedures for people living abroad under Vietnam law
- Fee for making citizen identity card for overseas Vietnamese
- Proving separate property before marriage under Vietnam law
Frequently asked questions
According to Circular 59/2019/TT-BTC, citizens aged full 14 years old and above do not have to pay a fee for the first-time issuance of a citizen identity card according to regulations.
According to Article 22 of the Law on Citizen Identification, overseas Vietnamese need the following documents to apply for a citizen ID card:
Declaration according to the prescribed form;
In case overseas Vietnamese do not have information in the National Population Database, they must present legal papers such as birth certificates, temporary residence books, etc.
According to Article 26 of the Law on Citizenship Identification, citizens can choose one of the following places to carry out procedures for issuance, exchange or re-issue of citizen identification cards:
At the citizen identification management agency of the Ministry of Public Security;
At the citizen identification management agency of the Public Security of the province or city under central authority;
At the citizen identification management agency of the district, district, town, provincial city and equivalent administrative units;
Competent citizen identification management agencies shall organize procedures for issuance of citizen identification cards at communes, wards, townships, agencies, units or at citizens’ places of residence in case of necessity.
Conclusion: So the above is Time to make citizenship for overseas Vietnamese. Hopefully with this article can help you in life, please always follow and read our good articles on the website: lsxlawfirm.com
