Amended law allows for simultaneous retention of existing nationality by applicants seeking citizenship
☀️ MONDAY MORNING NEWS FLASH ☀️
Vietnam Opens Doors to Dual Citizenship for Foreigners 🌐🇻🇳
Hanoi - Looking to become a double citizen? If you're a foreigner with a hankering for Vietnamese citizenship, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee just might have some good news for you!
Here's the gist: A draft amendment to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality is in the works, and it's all about making it easier for foreigners to call Vietnam their second home while holding onto their current passport. But the catch is, it's not any old Tom, Dick, or Harry who qualifies - you gotta meet some guidelines set by the Government and get the thumbs-up from the State President.
The Rules of the Game ⚖️
First off, you'll have to toe the line and meet the conditions set by the Government to qualify for dual citizenship. Only after receiving the green light from the big man himself, the State President, will you be granted the privilege. But there's a catch, my friend. If you've got your eyes on a spot on Vietnam's elected bodies, political agencies, or a gig in the military or police force, fantasyland is off-limits. You'll have to ditch your foreign citizenship and go full-blown Vietnamese.
What about going native, you ask? That's a must, too. If you're dreaming of becoming a Vietnamese citizen, you'll need to prove that you've got a permanent residence in the land of the Lily River and Phoenix Mountains.
Security and Stability 🔒🌈
You might wonder why all the fuss about having a permanent address and ditching your foreign citizenship for certain positions. It's all about safeguarding political stability and the national interest, according to Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh.
Exceptions to the Rule 💡
But hey, we all got a little wiggle room, right? Special cases can be considered for exemptions, in a bid to attract outstanding talent into the public sector.
The proposed amendments aim to make it simpler for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese to acquire or reclaim their Vietnamese citizenship. The draft has two main focus areas:
- Better Processes for Biological Connections: It's all about making it easier for those with a Vietnamese bloodline to become citizens, along with foreign investors, scientists, and experts.
- Reinstatement of Citizenship: The draft also outlines regulations to make it easier for Vietnamese citizens to reclaim their nationality.
The National Assembly Standing Committee continues its 44th session on Monday morning. - Photo dantri.com.vn
Tread Carefully, but With Confidence
- The National Assembly Standing Committee in Vietnam is considering a draft amendment to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality that may make it easier for foreigners to become dual citizens, subject to approval by the Government and the State President.
- To qualify for dual citizenship, foreigners will need to meet certain guidelines set by the Government and demonstrate a permanent residence in Vietnam, but will be ineligible for roles in elected bodies, political agencies, military, or police force.
- Minister of Justice Nguyen Hai Ninh stated that the emphasis on a permanent address and relinquishing foreign citizenship for certain positions is to maintain political stability and protect national interests.
- The draft amendment includes provisions for special cases and exemptions, particularly to attract talented foreign individuals to the public sector.
- The proposed amendments aim to simplify the process for foreigners, investors, scientists, and experts to acquire Vietnamese citizenship, as well as to make it easier for Vietnamese citizens to reclaim their nationality.
- The National Assembly Standing Committee is holding its 44th session, focusing on the discussion and potential approval of the draft amendment to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality.
- News outlets and discussions on television and general-news platforms are highlighting this development in the realm of politics and its potential impact on Vietnamese finance and business.
