UPDATED GUIDE ON VIETNAM POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK) – REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS 2026

Steps

Details Information for Vietnam Police Clearance Certificate Number 1 & Number 2

Step 1
Determine the Correct Vietnam Police Clearance Certificate Type

In Vietnam, there are two types of Vietnam Police Clearance Certificate, No.1 and No.2, which are determined based on the purpose of the application and the requirements of the requesting authority.

👉 Based on the information above, you should now be able to determine which type of Vietnam Police Clearance Certificate you need. Additionally, some countries may have specific requirements regarding criminal record documents, so it is important to carefully check with the relevant authorities or the country where you will submit your application to ensure proper preparation.

Step 2
Preparing Required Documents for Vietnam Criminal Record Certificate

Once you have determined which type of Vietnam Police Clearance Certificate you need, you can move on to preparing the required documents. Please refer to the section below for guidance on the application documents for both Criminal Record Certificate No. 1 and No. 2 to ensure you prepare a complete set of documents.

Step 3
Submit Your Vietnam Criminal Record Certificate Application

• Method of submission:
  + For Vietnam Criminal Record Certificate No.1: The applicant or an authorized person may submit the documents to the authority.
  + For Vietnam Criminal Record Certificate No.2: Only the applicant have the right to submit the documents to the authority.

• Method of sending the dossiers: By post
• Processing authority: Ministry of Public Security  
• Address: 54C Tran Hung Dao, Cua Nam, Hanoi, Vietnam

Step 4
Pay Vietnam Criminal Record Check Government Fees

• Government fee: 200,000 VND (for 2 certificates) (Circular No. 244/2016/TT-BTC)
• Payment method: Bank transfer to the Ministry of Public Security (account details will be provided after application submission)
• Note: Delivery fee is excluded and will be informed after document verification and address confirmation

Step 5
Processing Time of Vietnam Criminal Record Check

• Typical processing time: 10–15 working days after the Ministry of Public Security has received all required documents.
• Note: The processing time refers to the period for review and issuance by the authority. If any documents are invalid, incomplete, or require additional clarification, the processing time may be extended.

Step 6
Receive Your Vietnam Police Clearance Certificate

• If you or your authorized representative have registered for overseas delivery, the Criminal Records Department will send a scanned copy for your review first. Once confirmed, the original certificate will be delivered to your address by post.
• Language of Vietnam Criminal Record: Vietnamese

List of documents for Vietnam Police Check Certificate application

Vietnam Criminal Record Certificate No. 1

Vietnam Criminal Record Certificate No. 2

How to prepare document for Vietnam Criminal Record Certificate

Application Form (Self-submission)
Form No. 01/2025/LLTP (applicant prepares and signs)

Yes

Yes

(mandatory)

• Filled in all information and signed by applicant
• Certified or legalized at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in your current country of residence

Application Form (Authorized submission)
Form No. 02/2025/LLTP (used when authorizing another person to submit)

Yes

(optional)

No

(not allowed)

• Filled in all information and signed by authorized person

Passport

Yes

Yes

• Certified true copy at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in your current country of residence.
• Include certified true copies of all information pages with entry/exit stamps or residence stamps in Vietnam.
• If you have previously lived in Vietnam using an old passport, please provide the bio-data page of that passport along with the Vietnam entry and exit stamps:
  + A certified true copy if the passport is still valid; or
  + A photocopy if the passport is no longer valid.

Vietnam Valid Temporary Residence Card or Separate Visa (if applicable)

Yes

Yes

Certified true copy at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in your current country of residence

Authorization Letter (if submitting through an authorized representative)

Yes

(required if authorization is used)

No

(not allowed)

Certified or legalized at the Vietnam Embassy/Consulate in your current country of residence

Identity Card of Authorized Person  (if submitting through an authorized representative)

Yes

(required if authorization is used)

No

(not allowed)

Notarized true copy at the Notary Office in Vietnam