HOW TO APPLY FOR VIETNAM CRIMINAL RECORD NO. 2 FROM ABROAD: REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS

Monday, 02/12/24

If you have spent time in Vietnam and need to apply for a visa, citizenship, or job in a third country, you may be required to provide a Vietnam Criminal Record or Police Check Certificate No. 2. This document summarizes your criminal history in Vietnam and is often necessary for legal processes outside the country. This certificate is essential, but what makes it unique is that you are not permitted to authorize anyone to submit the documents on your behalf. If you are currently living abroad and unable to travel to Vietnam to submit the application in person at the Justice Department, the process may seem complicated. As a visa service agency in Vietnam with extensive experience supporting foreigners in obtaining Criminal Record No. 2 certificates, we understand your concerns. In this article, Visa5s.com will walk you through the necessary procedures and requirements for applying for a Vietnam Criminal Record No. 2 from abroad.

WHAT IS CRIMINAL RECORD NO. 2?

A Criminal Record No. 2 (Vietnam Police Check Certificate) summarizes an individual’s criminal history in Vietnam. It is required for applying for visas, citizenship, jobs in third countries, or legal proceedings. Importantly, this document cannot be submitted on your behalf by an authorized representative.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO APPLYING FOR CRIMINAL RECORD NO. 2 FROM ABROAD

Step	Detailed Requirements	Notes
Step 1: Determine the Correct Criminal Record Type	Identify whether you need Criminal Record No. 2 for visa, employment, or legal purposes. In some cases, you are requested to get a Criminal Record No.1 instead of No.2, so please check carefully.	Check requirements with the requesting authority (employer, foreign ministry, immigration office, etc.).
Step 2: Prepare the Required Documents	Required documents: 1.Completed application form (Form No. 3/2024/LLTP) 2. Photocopy of passport Checking before sending to the Center: Make sure all your information is correct and the documents are well-prepared following the requirements from the Center	Ensure documents are certified at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in your current country. If using a renewed passport without entry/exit stamps, include certified copies of the old passport.
Step 3: Submit the application	Authority: National Center of Criminal Record Address: Floor 6, Tower A, Judicial Academy, No. 9 Tran Vy Street, Mai Dich Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam Submission Method: By post Fee: 200,000 VND for two sets of a certificate	Fees exclude shipping and additional charges, which will be announced by email after the Centre receives all your valid documents. Documents must be in Vietnamese or English; the application form must be in Vietnamese.
Step 4: Get the result	Processing time: 15-20 working days after receiving valid documents. Result Delivery: A draft result will be emailed. After that, the original will be sent to the address provided in the application form.	Ensure all documents are accurate to avoid delays.

HOW TO LEGALIZE AND USE A FOREIGN CRIMINAL RECORD ABROAD?

Depending on the requirements of the requesting authority, your Criminal Record may need to be legalized and translated. The general process involves three steps:

► Step 1: Translatethe Criminal Record into English or the language required by the destination country.

► Step 2: Obtain Certification from Vietnamese Authorities by either:

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs, or
The Consular Department - Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi.

► Step 3: Consular Legalization by Your Embassy/Consulate in home country's Embassy or Consulate in Vietnam for consular legalization.

Note: If your home country's Embassy/Consulate is not located in Vietnam or cannot process consular legalization, you must complete this step in your home country.

The application process can be complex and time-consuming if documents are incomplete or invalid. To ensure a smooth experience, consider consulting an experienced agency in Vietnam. For assistance or more information, feel free to contact our team.

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