The Government has issued Decree No. 109/2026/ND-CP, officially effective from May 18, 2026, which comprehensively replaces Decree No. 82/2020/ND-CP and Decree No. 117/2024/ND-CP. The new Decree significantly increases administrative fines for various violations and tightens regulatory control over matters ranging from marriage registration and the principle of monogamy to commercial surrogacy. 1. Legal Grounds Governing […]
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 […]
Vietnam has become an increasingly popular destination for foreigners, not only for tourism and work but also for marriage and family life. However, to legally marry in Vietnam, foreigners must comply with the country’s legal requirements and procedures. Marriage involving foreign elements has been stipulated in Article 126 of the Vietnamese Law on Marriage and […]