1. Legal Basis:

- Pursuant to the Law on Residence 2006, as amended and supplemented in 2013;

- Pursuant to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam 2014;

- Pursuant to Decree No. 136/2007/ND-CP;

- Pursuant to Joint Circular No. 05/2009.

2. Procedures, Requirements, and Conditions for Re-registering Permanent Residence in Vietnam for Overseas Vietnamese Citizens:

2.1. Procedure:

Step 1: Prepare Required Documents

Case 1: For overseas Vietnamese citizens whose business registration certificate or equivalent legal documents issued by foreign authorities have been revoked and subsequently annulled by a competent authority, the applicant must submit a request for the restoration of the tax code within 10 days from the date of receiving the annulment notice.​

Required documents include:

- Application for permanent residence in Vietnam (Form TT01, issued with Joint Circular No. 01/2012/TTLT/BCA-BNG, dated January 3, 2012);​

- Certified copy of the foreign passport or international travel document or permanent residence permit issued by foreign authorities (may be a photocopy accompanied by the original for verification);​

- Certified copy or photocopy with original for comparison of documents proving Vietnamese nationality as per Article 11 of the Vietnamese Nationality Law;​

- Two recent 4x6 cm color photographs taken within the last year, with white background, straight posture, no tinted glasses (one affixed to the application, one separate); one 4x6 cm photo of a child if included in the application;​

- Certified copy or photocopy with original for comparison of documents proving legal residence in Vietnam, including:​

+ Certificate of house ownership or equivalent legal documents issued by competent authorities;​

+ Land use rights documents;​

+ Construction permit (if required);​

+ Contract for purchase of state-owned housing or documents on privatization;​

+ Contract for purchase of housing or documents proving delivery of housing from real estate enterprises;​

+ Documents on purchase, sale, donation, exchange, inheritance of housing with notarization or certification by the People's Committee (at commune level);​

+ Documents from courts or competent administrative authorities confirming house ownership;​

+ Documents from the People's Committee at commune level confirming undisputed house ownership or land use rights;​

+ Documents proving registration of boats, ships, or other vehicles used as residences.​

For overseas Vietnamese citizens residing in Vietnam with legal accommodation through lease, borrowing, or staying with organizations or individuals, a written consent from the host organization or individual agreeing to register permanent residence at the provided accommodation, certified by the commune-level People's Committee (Form TT02), along with one of the following documents:​

- Lease, borrowing, or accommodation agreement (if from an individual, must be notarized or certified by the commune-level People's Committee);​

- Documents proving or certifying family relationships as per Vietnamese law.​

For registration in centrally governed cities, Hanoi, or religious establishments for religious activities, additional documents are required to prove eligibility, such as:​

- Documents proving eligibility for permanent residence in centrally governed cities as per Article 20 of the Residence Law;​

- Documents proving religious status and consent from religious leaders for religious activities.

- Number of application dossiers required: 02 (two) sets.​

Step 2: Submit Documents

Submit the application at the reception and results return section of the Immigration Department - Ministry of Public Security.​

Step 3: Receive Results

Present the receipt to the officer for verification. If approved, the residence notice will be issued.​

Processing time: Monday to Saturday (excluding Sundays and public holidays).​

2.2. Requirements and Conditions:

+ Overseas Vietnamese citizens must possess valid foreign passports or international travel documents or permanent residence permits issued by foreign authorities;​

+ Must not fall under the categories restricted from entry or exit as per Vietnamese law;​

+ Must have legal accommodation in Vietnam;​

+ If registering in centrally governed cities or religious establishments, additional documents proving eligibility are required.​