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For any questions related to divorce for Chinese people in Vietnam, please contact  Nhat Thu Law firm Hotline 0842.894.888 (Zalo/Line/Viber/Messenger) or Email – luatnhatthu@gmail.com 

Can Chinese People Get a Divorce in Vietnam?

According to the Vietnamese Law on Marriage and Family, a divorce can be processed in Vietnam if:

• The couple registered their marriage in Vietnam
• Both or either spouse is residing in Vietnam.
• Neither spouse is present in Vietnam (depending on the case)

Nhat Thu Law offers divorce services for Chinese people in Vietnam in cases where:

• The Chinese citizen is residing in Vietnam.
• The Chinese citizen is residing in China or another country.

The primary concern for Chinese clients is the difficulty of not being present in Vietnam and signing a legal service contract with a company in another country Nhat Thu Law firm  is a reputable legal entity that has supported many foreign individuals in resolving divorce cases with Vietnamese spouses in Vietnam. Therefore, clients can completely trust our reputation and capability.

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Should Chinese people divorce in China or Vietnam?

in many cases, Chinese individuals can file for divorce in either Chinese or Vietnamese courts. Therefore, depending on the needs and convenience of each option, individuals can choose the appropriate court.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Divorcing a Vietnamese Spouse in China?

If a Chinese citizen wants to unilaterally divorce their Vietnamese spouse (who has returned to Vietnam and is no longer in China), they will file with the provincial court where they reside.

Advantages of divorcing in China:

• Divorcing in their own country is convenient for understanding the legal regulations.
• The process is easier due to the language familiarity.
• The judgment is immediately effective in China.

Disadvantages of divorcing in China:

• According to the law, when divorcing a Vietnamese spouse who has returned to Vietnam, the Chinese court must conduct judicial entrustment to serve documents to Vietnam based on the spouse’s residence address.
• Judicial entrustment usually takes 1-2 years, leading to a prolonged and costly divorce process.
• In cases where the marriage was registered in Vietnam, divorcing in China requires consular legalization of the marriage certificate, adding time and costs.

Is the Divorce Procedure for Chinese Peolple in Vietnam Complicated?

In many cases, resolving the divorce in Vietnam is much more convenient because:

• The spouse is in Vietnam, so judicial entrustment is unnecessary, resulting in a quicker process (3-4 months).
• The marriage was registered in Vietnam, so there is no need for marriage notation or consular legalization of documents.
• The divorce procedure is straightforward and can be handled entirely by a lawyer.
• The Chinese citizen does not need to be present in Vietnam and can finalize the divorce in absentia.
• The costs are reasonable, and the process is quick.

Therefore, in this case, if a quick divorce without judicial entrustment is needed, resolving the divorce in Vietnam is the most reasonable option.

To use the divorce services for Chinese people in Vietnam and receive the fastest support, please contact  Nhat Thu Law firm Hotline 0842.894.888 (Zalo/Line/Viber/Messenger) or Email – luatnhatthu@gmail.com

Divorce Procedures for Chinese People in Vietnam

The divorce documentation for unilateral divorce with a Vietnamese spouse includes the following papers:

• Unilateral divorce petition.
• Marriage certificate (Original or certified copy).
• Notarized copies of ID cards/passports of both spouses.
• Notarized copies of children’s birth certificates (if there are common children).
• Confirmation of residence/temporary residence of the Vietnamese spouse (if available).
• Exact address information of the Vietnamese spouse.
• Other documents proving common assets (if available).

In addition, if using the divorce services for Chinese poeple in Vietnam in absentia, the Chinese citizen must sign the following documents:

• Divorce petition.
• Request for in absentia resolution.
• Waiver of mediation.
• Power of attorney.

These documents must be signed and authenticated according to the guidance and drafting of Nhat Thu Law. If you encounter any issues related to drafting or signing divorce documents, please contact  Nhat Thu Law firm Hotline 0842.894.888 (Zalo/Line/Viber/Messenger) or Email – luatnhatthu@gmail.com 

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Can Chinese people finalize the divorce in absentia in Vietnam?

Regarding Lan H’s question: Can a Chinese citizen finalize a divorce with a Vietnamese spouse in absentia at the Vietnamese court because her boyfriend is currently in China and cannot come to Vietnam?

Nhat Thu Law responds as follows:

According to current regulations, unilateral divorce cannot be delegated to another person. If one of the parties is absent at the trial, it will be resolved as follows:

• The absent party has requested to be tried in absentia.
• A representative of the absent party participates in the trial.
• Absence due to force majeure or objective obstacles.

Accordingly, the absence is handled as follows:

• If the defendant is absent for the first time, the court will postpone the trial. However, if they are absent a second time, the court will proceed with the trial in their absence.
• If the plaintiff (the person requesting the divorce) is absent after two court summons, it will be considered as abandonment of the divorce request. The court will suspend the unilateral divorce proceedings in this case.

However, if the plaintiff submits a written request to proceed in their absence, they can still get a divorce without needing to return to Vietnam. Therefore, Lan H and her boyfriend don’t need worry too much about having to go to Vietnam to complete the procedures. Nhat Thu Law will handle the authorization for an absentee divorce with the Vietnamese spouse.

Divorce service for Chinese people in Vietnam without a marriage certificate

Hello lawyer, My boyfriend is Chinese, married to a Vietnamese woman in Vietnam. Now, he wants to divorce in Vietnam but no longer has the marriage certificate. Is it possible to request a marriage extract? Can you assist with a complete divorce process in case of missing documents? Thank you!

Hi, When divorcing, the original marriage certificate is one of the mandatory documents required in the divorce file. Therefore, if you do not have the marriage certificate, you need to request an extract to complete the file. If you are in China and a Chinese citizen, the process will be more difficult and encounter more obstacles. Nhat Thu Law will assist you with this.

You need to sign the documents and provide the following information:

• A photo of the marriage certificate (if available)
• Information about the wife and husband as recorded in the marriage certificate
• Application for the issuance of a marriage certificate extract
• Scanned copy of the passport
• Name of the authority that conducted the marriage registration
• The year the marriage certificate was issued

To use the divorce services for Chinese people in Vietnam and receive the fastest support, please contact Luật Nhật Thư Hotline 0842.894.888 (Zalo/Line/Viber/Messenger) or Email – luatnhatthu@gmail.com 

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Everything about getting a divorce in Vietnam

Divorce service for Chinese people in Vietnam

Nhat Thu Law is a professional legal entity specializing in family and marriage matters. We have handled many complex divorce cases, including but not limited to:

• Divorce with a foreigner
• Foreigners divorcing Vietnamese spouses
• Divorce with a foreigner involving child and property disputes
• Foreigners divorcing Vietnamese spouses involving child and property disputes
• Divorce when the spouse’s whereabouts are unknown, and there is no contact information or address
• Other practical cases

Therefore, we are ready to assist foreign clients in resolving divorce procedures in Vietnam as quickly as possible.

Scope of work when providing divorce services for Chinese people in Vietnam

Nhat Thu Law’s scope of work when providing divorce services includes but is not limited to:

• Advising on divorce documents and procedures
• Offering suitable solutions
• Handling the complete divorce process until the divorce decree is obtained
• Assisting in gathering missing documents to strengthen the divorce file
• Directly working with the competent state authorities to ensure the resolution of divorce procedures for clients
• Accepting authorization to handle the case so that clients can be absent if not in Vietnam
• Providing notes during the divorce process related to sponsorship, visas, etc. (if any)
• Advising on other necessary post-divorce issues as requested by clients.