1. Subjects who pay fees to apply for Vietnamese nationality, apply to return to Vietnamese nationality

Individuals who want to apply for Vietnamese nationality or return to Vietnamese nationality according to the provisions of Article 2 Circular 281/2016/TT-BTC must comply with the prescribed fee payment. This applies to a wide range of cases, including foreign citizens permanently residing in Vietnam, people who do not have Vietnamese nationality when they apply for Vietnamese nationality. This person, even though they have lived and worked in Vietnam, will have to pay a fee when they decide to become a Vietnamese citizen.

In addition, those who have lost Vietnamese nationality and want to regain Vietnamese nationality will also bear the corresponding costs for this process. This ensures that the process of applying for return to Vietnamese citizenship is carried out smoothly and effectively.

Furthermore, when applying to renounce Vietnamese nationality, Vietnamese citizens must also comply with regulations on payment of fees. This requires careful consideration when deciding on renunciation of citizenship, to ensure that the decision is thoroughly evaluated and given due legal process. The fees applied in these cases are intended to support the citizenship management process and ensure fairness in the decisions of all individuals regarding changing their nationality status.

2. Fees for applying for Vietnamese nationality and returning to Vietnamese nationality in 2023

The fee for applying for Vietnamese nationality or returning to Vietnamese nationality is specified in Article 4 of Circular 281/2016/TT-BTC. However, to know the exact specific amount, it is necessary to refer to the specific guidance documents and regulations of the competent authority at the time of application. Fees may vary over time and depend on specific factors such as the type of application and the applicant's personal situation. This helps ensure fairness and accurately reflects costs related to granting citizenship or changing people's citizenship status. Specifically, the fee payable according to the provisions of Article 4 of Circular 281/2016/TT-BTC is as follows:

3. In case of exemption from fees for applying for Vietnamese nationality, please return to Vietnamese nationality in 2023

Cases exempt from fees for applying for Vietnamese nationality or returning to Vietnamese nationality are specified in Article 5 of Circular 281/2016/TT-BTC including:

- Waiver of fees for naturalization or restoration of Vietnamese nationality for those who have made special contributions to the cause of building and protecting the Vietnamese Fatherland is an expression of honor. and gratitude to individuals who have made valuable contributions to the country. To be considered for fee exemption, this person needs to be a person who has been awarded an Order, Medal, or other noble title from the State of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Vietnam. South Vietnam, or the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. However, if they have not received these rewards, the competent Vietnamese agency or organization will review and confirm their special contributions before waiving the fee. This emphasizes the importance and expression of love for the homeland and the courage of those who devoted themselves to the national cause.

- In cases where the fee for applying for Vietnamese nationality or returning to Vietnamese nationality is waived, if the person who is applying for Vietnamese nationality or returning to Vietnamese nationality does not have Vietnamese nationality or has lost his or her nationality. Vietnamese nationality, and at the same time facing difficult economic circumstances, they have the right to be exempted from fees. However, to confirm their difficult economic circumstances, this person needs confirmation from the People's Committee of the commune where they reside. This is to ensure humanity and support those who are facing difficulties in life and wish to become Vietnamese citizens or rejoin the national community more easily. The fee exemption in this case is an expression of the State's care and support for people with special circumstances.

- In cases where the fee for applying for Vietnamese nationality or returning to Vietnamese nationality is waived, migrants from Laos are allowed to reside in Vietnam and are applying for Vietnamese nationality, or this person has nationality. Vietnam and are applying to return to Vietnamese nationality according to the provisions of international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member, they will be exempted from fees during this process. The fee exemption in this case is a manifestation of the policy aimed at promoting integration and strong connections between the Vietnamese community abroad and the homeland. It demonstrates Vietnam's openness and acceptance to people of Vietnamese origin around the world, helping them maintain and strengthen connections with their country and community during the process of returning to their homeland. .

4. What does the application for Vietnamese citizenship include?

According to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 20 ofVietnamese Nationality Law 2008, the application for Vietnamese nationality includes the following documents:

- Application for Vietnamese citizenship.

- Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport or other documents with replacement value.

- Background statement.

- Judicial record card issued by a competent Vietnamese agency for the time the applicant for Vietnamese nationality resided in Vietnam. Judicial record card issued by a competent foreign agency for the time the applicant for Vietnamese nationality resided abroad. The criminal record card must be issued no more than 90 days from the date of application submission.

- Documents proving Vietnamese proficiency.

The application for Vietnamese citizenship required documents proving Vietnamese language proficiency, an important factor to ensure that the applicant for naturalization is able to communicate and participate in the Vietnamese community effectively. fruit. This document is often an important part of the approval process and is required to assess the Vietnamese language proficiency of the applicant for naturalization. This may include testing your Vietnamese speaking, writing, and reading skills.

Having documents proving Vietnamese language proficiency also helps ensure that the applicant for naturalization is able to understand and comply with Vietnamese laws and regulations. This is important to ensure good integration and adaptation in society and their daily lives in their new homeland. Documents proving Vietnamese proficiency are often carefully reviewed during the naturalization application review process to ensure that the applicant meets the necessary language requirements.

- Documents proving residence and permanent residence time in Vietnam.

- Documents proving life assurance in Vietnam.

However, it is worth noting that in the case of people who are exempted from some conditions for naturalization in Vietnam as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 19 of the 2008 Law on Vietnamese Nationality, they will be exempted from documents corresponding to the conditions. exempted. This is to reduce procedures and paperwork for special cases and create favorable conditions for them in the process of applying for Vietnamese citizenship.