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Vietnam criminal record check for foreigners

Need a Vietnamese police certificate (lý lịch tư pháp) for a visa, work permit, immigration or study abroad? We handle it for foreigners living in Vietnam and for foreigners abroad who once lived here.

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Which situation are you in?

In Vietnam
Foreigners living in Vietnam

You currently live in Vietnam and need a certificate for your own procedures.

  • We prepare your application and documents
  • Submitted to the provincial police of your place of residence
  • Paper or electronic certificate, as you need
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From abroad
Foreigners abroad who lived in Vietnam

You left Vietnam and need a certificate without travelling back.

  • We act as your authorized agent
  • Submitted to the Ministry of Public Security's records department
  • Sent to you by post, with apostille or legalization if needed
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Our service fee is quoted per case. Send us your situation and we reply with the total before we start.

How it works

  1. Tell us your situationWhether you live in Vietnam or abroad, what the certificate is for, and which country will receive it.
  2. We confirm what you needCertificate No. 1 or No. 2, paper or electronic, translation, and apostille or legalization.
  3. You send your documentsWe tell you exactly which ones and prepare the authorization letter if you apply from abroad.
  4. We handle the applicationAnd keep you updated until the certificate is ready.
  5. You receive your certificateReady to use, with translation and apostille or legalization if required.

Documents we typically ask for

  • A copy of your passport, including your Vietnam visa or exemption pages, or your temporary residence card
  • For people living in Vietnam: proof of your temporary residence (see our guide to temporary residence registration in Hanoi)
  • For people abroad: a notarized authorization letter and a copy of the agent's ID, which we prepare with you
  • Details of your stays in Vietnam, such as past addresses and dates

The exact list depends on your case and on the authority's current rules. We confirm it when you contact us.

Using the certificate abroad?

The certificate is issued in Vietnamese only. For use abroad you will usually need a translation plus an apostille or consular legalization, depending on the destination country. We can handle these together with the certificate. Time limits apply too, for example some authorities only accept a certificate issued within the last 6 months.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a Vietnam criminal record certificate?
Foreigners aged 16 or over who live in Vietnam, or who lived in Vietnam in the past, can request their own certificate. Leaving Vietnam does not take away that right.
I no longer live in Vietnam. Can you apply for me?
Yes. Former residents apply through the Ministry of Public Security's records department. We can act as your authorized agent, so you do not need to return to Vietnam. We confirm the documents and the authorization letter you need before we start.
What is the difference between Certificate No. 1 and No. 2?
No. 1 shows only unspent convictions. No. 2 shows the full history, including spent convictions. Both say there is no criminal record if you have none. Check which one the receiving authority asks for.
Electronic or paper certificate?
Both have equal legal validity in Vietnam, but an electronic certificate is meant for domestic use. If you need the certificate abroad, ask for the paper version, which can be translated and apostilled or legalized.
Do I need a translation, apostille or legalization?
Usually yes if you will use it abroad. The certificate is issued in Vietnamese only. Depending on the destination country you will need a translation and either an apostille or consular legalization. We handle both.
How long does it take?
Official processing is usually between 5 and 15 working days, longer if the police need to verify your background, plus postage. We confirm the expected timing when you send your details. If you are in a hurry, contact us directly.

Need a Vietnam police check?

Tell us whether you live in Vietnam or abroad and what the certificate is for. We reply usually within 1 hour.

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