1. Legal Background and Scope of Regulation On February 13, 2026, the Government of Vietnam issued Decree 59/2026/ND-CP, which takes effect on April 1, 2026. This new Decree provides detailed regulations on: Decree 59/2026/ND-CP establishes a clearer legal framework for handling foreign law violators in Vietnam while ensuring procedural transparency and compliance with international human […]
In an increasingly globalized world, many Vietnamese citizens marry foreigners or other Vietnamese nationals while residing or studying abroad. A common legal question that arises is whether such marriages must be registered again in Vietnam to be legally recognized. This article explores the legal status of overseas marriages under Vietnamese law, including whether registration is […]