Published: 08.08.2026
Applicants with a biological parent who is a Vietnamese citizen are exempt from several standard naturalization conditions, including language, permanent-residence, and financial self-sufficiency requirements. They must first establish whether they already hold Vietnamese citizenship and provide documents proving the parent-child relationship and the parent’s Vietnamese citizenship.
According to the source, since July 1, 2025, having a biological parent who is a Vietnamese citizen can exempt an applicant from several standard naturalization requirements. This creates a distinct route for people of Vietnamese descent and may be more significant than simply accumulating years of residence in the country. The main practical tasks are proving the family relationship and the parent’s citizenship, and properly preparing foreign documents, including translation and consular legalization where required. Families with a Vietnamese parent should pay attention, while the route does not automatically grant citizenship or guarantee retention of another nationality.