Procedures for Obtaining a Citizen Identification Card (CCCD) for Overseas Vietnamese (Việt Kiều) | Lawyers in Vietnam
Procedures for Obtaining a Citizen Identification Card (CCCD) for Overseas Vietnamese | Legal Services, Lawyers in Vietnam:
Are you a Vietnamese residing abroad who needs to obtain a Citizen Identification Card (CCCD) in Vietnam?
With a team of experienced Lawyers in Vietnam, An Law Vietnam offers comprehensive legal services to assist overseas Vietnamese in promptly completing the CCCD application process. We help clients confirm their nationality, restore personal records, and facilitate residence, employment, and civil transactions in Vietnam.
What is the Citizen Identification Card (CCCD)?
The CCCD is an official identification document issued by the Vietnamese Government, certifying both nationality and personal identity. It serves as a fundamental legal basis for almost all administrative procedures and civil transactions in Vietnam.
The Importance of the CCCD for Overseas Vietnamese
For Vietnamese citizens residing abroad, the CCCD is not only an identity document but also provides practical legal benefits. Our Lawyers in Vietnam ensure that clients understand their full rights and obligations, including:
- Confirmation of Vietnamese nationality: Clear proof that you remain a Vietnamese citizen.
- Convenience when returning to Vietnam: Enables travel, residence, and transactions in many situations without requiring a passport.
- Legal and financial transactions: Mandatory for real estate purchases, opening bank accounts, investments, and notarization.
- Protection of citizens’ rights: Grants full rights and obligations as Vietnamese citizens (insurance, land ownership, inheritance, etc.).
- Long-term legal connection: Facilitates business, investment, and family relations in Vietnam.
Eligibility Requirements for Overseas Vietnamese
Overseas Vietnamese who retain Vietnamese nationality or possess documents proving Vietnamese origin. With the guidance of Lawyers in Vietnam, applicants can clarify their documents and avoid unnecessary delays.
Applicants must also:
- Have completed permanent or temporary residence registration in Vietnam.
- Be 14 years or older, and not fall within cases of citizenship deprivation.
- Provide documents proving nationality or civil status registration in Vietnam.
Required Documentation
Applicants should prepare:
- Vietnamese passport or proof of nationality (Lawyers in Vietnam at An Law can assist in reissuing a lost passport).
- Birth certificate (Vietnamese version or issued to parents of Vietnamese origin).
- Household registration book or residence confirmation – if unavailable, An Law Vietnam – Lawyers in Vietnam will provide guidance.
- CCCD application form provided by the police authority.
- Photographs (4×6 cm) with white background, dark-colored attire.
Standard Procedure for Obtaining a CCCD
With the assistance of Lawyers in Vietnam at An Law, the CCCD application process is streamlined into three steps:
- Submit the application at the police authority of your registered residence and complete the required forms.
- Provide biometric data (photo, fingerprints), verify information, and receive an appointment slip.
- Receive the CCCD in person or via delivery service. If you cannot remain in Vietnam, Lawyers in Vietnam at An Law Vietnam will assist in collecting and forwarding the card to your designated address.
Benefits of Holding a CCCD
- Legal confirmation of personal identity and Vietnamese nationality.
- Convenience in financial, real estate, and administrative transactions.
- Easy access to open bank accounts, participate in insurance, or apply for work permits.
- Safeguards citizens’ rights and strengthens long-term legal connections with Vietnam.
Why Choose An Law Vietnam?
An Law Vietnam has extensive experience assisting hundreds of overseas Vietnamese with legal procedures in Vietnam. Our team of dedicated Lawyers in Vietnam provides professional advice, personalized support, and optimal solutions tailored to each case.
| REQUEST INFORMATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE CARD AND VIETNAMESE CITIZENSHIP To have a full basis to evaluate the status of the client’s application and Vietnamese law on naturalisation, please provide An Law Vietnam with the following information: | ||||
| No | REQUIREMENT | NAME OF DOCUMENT | QUANTITY | TYPE |
| 1 | Regarding personal identification information | 1. A certified copy of the Birth Certificate, Passport, or other equivalent valid identification document. 2. Other documents serving as valid substitutes for a Birth Certificate or Passport for stateless persons applying for Vietnamese citizenship shall be documents containing information on the applicant’s full name and date of birth, bearing the applicant’s photograph and the seal of a competent authority, or a travel document/other document valid for international travel. | 3 | Notarized copy |
| 2 | Regarding criminal record | Documents evidencing the applicant’s judicial record issued by a competent foreign authority in accordance with the laws of that country for the period during which the applicant resided abroad prior to applying for Vietnamese citizenship | 3 | Original |
| 3 | Regarding Vietnamese language proficiency | Documents evidencing the Vietnamese language proficiency of the applicant for Vietnamese citizenship must be copies of diplomas or certificates that demonstrate the applicant has studied in Vietnamese in Vietnam. For example: Copies of a Doctorate, Master’s, Bachelor’s, University Diploma, College or Intermediate Diploma (including Vocational Secondary or Intermediate Diplomas), or High School or Lower Secondary School Graduation Certificates from Vietnam; or copies of Vietnamese language proficiency certificates issued to foreigners under the Vietnamese Language Competency Framework by an educational institution in Vietnam in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training. | 3 | Original |
| 4 | Regarding the ability to sustain a livelihood in Vietnam | Documents evidencing the applicant’s ability to sustain a livelihood in Vietnam shall include one of the following: 1. Documents evidencing ownership of assets; | 3 | Original |
| 5 | Regarding place and duration of residence in Vietnam | Documents evidencing the place and duration of permanent residence in Vietnam (the applicant must be a permanent resident in Vietnam and have been issued a Permanent Residence Card by a competent Vietnamese police authority. The period of permanent residence in Vietnam is calculated from the date the applicant was granted the Permanent Residence Card). | 3 | Original |
| 6 | Regarding marital and family relationships | Marriage certificate or certificate of marital status. | 3 | Notarized copy |
| 7 | Regarding children of the marriage | Birth certificates of children born to the applicant and a Vietnamese spouse (if any) | 3 | Notarized copy |
| 8 | Regarding current nationality status | Documents issued by a competent foreign authority regarding the retention of foreign nationality in accordance with the laws of that country. In cases where foreign law does not provide for the issuance of such documents, the applicant must submit a declaration stating that the competent foreign authority does not issue such documents and that retaining foreign nationality when acquiring Vietnamese citizenship is in compliance with the laws of that country. Note: If the applicant renounces their foreign nationality, this document is not required. | 1 | Original |
| 9 | Certification from the competent authority of the country of current nationality | A diplomatic note from the representative office of the applicant’s country requesting that Vietnam grant permanent residence to the applicant | 1 | Original |
| 10 | Guarantee confirmation | Guarantee document for a foreigner’s permanent residence in Vietnam issued by a Vietnamese citizen (as per the template below) | 1 | Original |
| The above constitutes all the information we require to prepare the application dossier. Should you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, please contact us directly for clarification. | ||||
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