Embassy of Viet Nam does not have
authority to issue the Criminal Record Certificate (Police Check).
Please be noted: From March 1, 2025, the Ministry of Public Security will
take the responsibility to receive applications for issuance of Criminal
Record Certificates and to update and process criminal record information.
Submission of paper work as required to the Vietnamese competent
authority in Viet Nam (Department of Public Security of the Province/cities
where you resided; or the Ministry of Public Security) in person or by
secured postage service and should contact them for information on how
to apply and receive certificate by post as well as method of payment
before submission to get the Criminal Records Certificate
Paperwork includes:
(1) Application for Criminal Record Certificate download form
(2) A certified copy of applicant’s current passport
(3) Registration for receiving certificate by post download form
(4) Power of Attorney (in case the applicant will authorise a third party to submit his application on his behalf) download form
Applicant must come in person to the Embassy to sign the application as well as registration for receiving the certificate by post or Power of Attorney before the consular staff and have his passport’s copy certified.
If the applicant is unable to come in person to the Embassy, he must sign the application as well as registration for receiving the certificate by post before the solicitor and have his passport’s copy certified. His paperwork will be sent to Legalisation Office – Foreign and Commonwealth Office for certification and then to the Embassy of Viet Nam for legalisation (see the instruction for legalisation here)
For further enquiries, please Email: consular@vietnamembassy.org.uk