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According to the Law on Adoption 2010, Vietnamese citizens residing overseas (overseas Vietnamese) are fully permitted to adopt Vietnamese children, provided they meet all legal conditions.
Have full civil act capacity and be at least 20 years older than the adoptee;
Have stable health, financial capacity, and housing to ensure the proper care, upbringing, and education of the child;
Possess good moral character and must not fall under any prohibited cases (such as currently serving a criminal sentence, having restricted parental rights, or having an unexpunged criminal record, etc.).
Children under 16 years old; or
Persons aged 16 to under 18 in the following cases:
Adopted by a stepfather or stepmother;
Adopted by a biological aunt, uncle, or other relatives.
The State encourages the adoption of orphans, abandoned children, and children in especially difficult circumstances — reflecting humanitarian values and strengthening the bond within the Vietnamese community worldwide.
Overseas Vietnamese must also satisfy adoption requirements under the laws of their country of residence or permanent residence (e.g., Australia, the United States, Canada, Japan, etc.).
(Meaning the adoptive parent may specify a particular child.)
Stepparents adopting stepchildren;
Biological aunts, uncles adopting nieces/nephews;
Adoption of children with disabilities, life-threatening illnesses, or HIV/AIDS.
Intercountry adoption is a complex legal process, requiring proper guidance to ensure:
The dossier meets both Vietnamese and international legal standards;
The legal rights and interests of both the adoptive parent and the child are protected.
If you are an overseas Vietnamese or a foreign national wishing to adopt a Vietnamese child,
GIVLAW is ready to support you throughout the entire process — from documentation to legal procedures and approval.
Contact: 0964 996 908 – 0836 858 888
Website:www.givlaw.vn
