19/08/2026
π€ CAN FOREIGNERS WHO PREVIOUSLY LIVED IN VIETNAM AUTHORIZE SOMEONE ELSE TO APPLY FOR A CRIMINAL RECORD CERTIFICATE? βοΈ
β βIf I want to authorize someone in Vietnam to apply for a Criminal Record Certificate (also known as a Police Clearance Certificate or Judicial Record) on my behalf, what do I need to prepare?β
π The Answer: Under current regulations, you can absolutely delegate this task. You will need to prepare one set of physical documents and mail it to your authorized representative in Vietnam. The required documents include:
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Power of Attorney (POA): This is the most important document. The POA must be certified by the nearest Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate.
π‘ Note: Since you are currently abroad, this authorization document needs to have your signature certified or undergo consular legalization at the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in your host country.
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Criminal Record Application Form: You can fill out the official form yourself, or provide your details so your representative in Vietnam can fill it out on your behalf.
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Your Personal Identification Document: A certified or consularly legalized copy of your valid passport. Please make sure to include the passport photo page and the page containing your previous Vietnamese visa to prove that you resided in Vietnam.
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If your previous Vietnamese visa was in an old passport: If you have since renewed your passport, you will also need to send a copy of your expired passport (all pages) that contains your previous Vietnamese visa or Vietnamese entry/exit stamps.
π Where will your authorized representative submit the application?
Once your representative receives your complete physical documents, they will submit them directly to the competent authority responsible for issuing Criminal Record Certificates (specifically for foreigners who have left Vietnam).
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