Cases Where Renunciation of Vietnamese Nationality Is Not Permitted

14:54, 11/07/2024

In recent times, the number of Vietnamese citizens applying to renounce their citizenship has surged dramatically. However, not every case of Vietnamese citizens submitting an application to renounce Vietnamese citizenship is accepted by the competent authorities.

In the current context of globalization, the demand for renouncing Vietnamese citizenship and acquiring foreign nationality to facilitate business and living conditions is increasing. In some jurisdictions, Vietnamese people who wish to acquire foreign nationality must have a decision to renounce Vietnamese citizenship. However, according to Clause 2, Article 27, Vietnamese Nationality Law 2008, revised and supplemented in 2014, certain cases are not permitted to apply for renunciation of Vietnamese citizenship:

- Owing taxes to the State or having property obligations to agencies, organizations, or individuals in Vietnam;

- Being subject to criminal prosecution;

- Serving a sentence, obeying a decision of a Vietnamese court;

- Being temporarily detained pending execution of a sentence;

- Serving a decision on the application of administrative measures in an education institution.

Individuals not allowed to renounce Vietnamese citizenship:

- Persons applying to renounce Vietnamese citizenship are not permitted to do so if it is detrimental to the national interests of Vietnam.

- Officials, civil servants, and those serving in the People's Armed Forces of Vietnam are not permitted to renounce Vietnamese citizenship.

Source: kiemsat.vn

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