Can I ask my relative to request copies of my high school diploma from the original in Vietnam?

Can I ask my relative to request copies of my high school diploma from the original in Vietnam?

In Article 30 of the Regulation on management of lower secondary diplomas, upper secondary diplomas, Level 4 of VQF diplomas in teacher training, Level 5 of VQF advanced diplomas in teacher training, higher education degrees and certificates of the national educational system issued together with Circular 21/2019/TT-BGDDT has regulations on persons entitled to request issuance of copies of degrees and certificates based on master registers as follows:

Persons entitled to request copy issuance include:

1. The holder of the authentic copy of the degree or certificate.

2. The legal or authorized representative of the holder of the authentic copy of the degree or certificate.

3. Parents, children; spouse; biological siblings; and other heirs of the holder of the authentic copy of the degree or certificate in case the holder is deceased.

Thus, according to the above regulations in Vietnam, you can authorize a relative to apply for a copy of your high school diploma from the original.

Can I ask my relative to request copies of my high school diploma from the original in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)

What are procedures for issuance of copies of a high school diploma from the original in Vietnam?

In Article 31 of the Regulation on management of lower secondary diplomas, upper secondary diplomas, Level 4 of VQF diplomas in teacher training, Level 5 of VQF advanced diplomas in teacher training, higher education degrees and certificates of the national educational system issued together with Circular 21/2019/TT-BGDDT has the following regulations:

1. An application for copy issuance consists of:

a) A letter of application for copy issuance which includes information on the issued degree or certificate;

b) The authentic copy or a certified true copy of an unexpired identity card or passport for the person receiving the application to inspect;

c) If the applicant is one of the persons prescribed in Clauses 2 and 3 Article 30 herein, they must present the letter of authorization (if authorized) or documentary evidences proving their relation with the holder of the authentic copy of the degree or certificate;

d) If the application is sent by post, the applicant must include certified true copies of the documents specified in Points a, b and c herein and 01 (one) stamped addressed envelope to the authority with competence in copy issuance (“copy issuing authority”).

2. Procedures for copy issuance:

a) The applicant submits 01 (one) application prescribed in Clause 1 herein in person or by post to the copy issuing authority;

b) Within the date of receipt of the application or the next working day (if the application is received after 03:00PM), the copy issuing authority must issue the copy to the applicant. In case the application is submitted by post, the time limit for issuance shall begin from the time of receipt of the valid application attested by the postal mark denoting its arrival;

c) Should the applicant request copies from different master registers or multiple copies, or the degree or certificate contain information that is difficult to inspect or compare, and the copy issuing authority be unable to abide by the time limit prescribed in Point b herein, such time limit may be extended by a maximum of 02 (two) working days or a longer period under a written agreement with the applicant.

3. The copy issuing authority shall issue the copy to the applicant based on the master register; and contents of the copy must be consistent with those retained in the master register. In case the master register is unavailable or missing information necessary for the copy to be issued or the application is rejected, the copy issuing authority shall provide a written explanation to the applicant by the deadline prescribed in Point b Clause 2 herein.

According to this Article, procedures for issuance of copies of a high school diploma from the original will be carried out according to the procedures prescribed above in Vietnam.

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