New regulations concerning getting marriage to a Vietnamese

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Anatta ViP

Member since 26 July 2011

AnattaViP29 May 2013 10:22:27

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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/NĐ-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

bta87 Guest

bta87Guest29 May 2013 12:58:05

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

Anatta ViP

Member since 26 July 2011

AnattaViP29 May 2013 13:15:17

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Here is the official decree in Vietnamese.

http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/Lists/Vn%20b … emID=28405

Unofficial English translation

http://luatminhkhue.vn/marriage-1/decre … nd-cp.aspx

Wild_1 ViP

Member since 21 July 2011

Wild_1ViP29 May 2013 14:13:56

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

Anatta ViP

Member since 26 July 2011

AnattaViP29 May 2013 15:08:35

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

bta87 Guest

bta87Guest07 February 2015 01:22:50

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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

Member since 13 August 2014

eodmattViP07 February 2015 01:37:28

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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.

MarkinNam Serial expat

Member since 19 May 2013

MarkinNamSerial expat07 February 2015 03:54:01

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Tran hung dao hasn't been keeping up with the changes either. Welcome back Annata! long time no hear

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