Nguyễn Chí Cường
General Director
Over 15 years of experience advising on legal, investment, visa and work permit matters for foreigners in Vietnam.
About
Nguyễn Chí Cường is the General Director of South East Asia Investment and Tourism Consulting Co., Ltd, with over 15 years of experience advising foreigners and FDI businesses in Vietnam on legal, investment, visa and work permit matters. Articles are for reference only; please contact us for advice on your specific case.
Articles by this author
Work Permit Guide for Foreigners in Vietnam 2026
Updated rules on work permits for foreigners in Vietnam under Decree 219/2025/NĐ-CP (effective 7 August 2025): who must apply, conditions, documents and the process.
May 20, 2026
Vietnam Entry Visa Procedures for Foreigners 2026: E-visa, Approval Letter, Visa on Arrival and Extension
An overview of the legal routes for foreigners to enter Vietnam in 2026: e-visa of up to 90 days, an entry approval letter via a sponsoring organization, visa on arrival, and extension procedures.
July 2, 2026
Converting a foreign driving licence to a Vietnamese licence for foreigners in 2026
Conditions, required documents and the process for converting a foreign driving licence to a Vietnamese licence for foreigners in 2026 under Law 36/2024/QH15 and Circular 12/2025/TT-BCA.
July 2, 2026
Marrying a Foreigner in Vietnam 2026: Registering a Marriage Involving a Foreign Element
An overview of how to register a marriage involving a foreign element in Vietnam in 2026: marriage conditions, required documents, the competent authority, and key points on consular legalization and translation of foreign documents.
July 2, 2026
Consular Legalization & Consular Authentication of Foreign Documents in Vietnam 2026
An overview of consular legalization and consular authentication: how the two differ, when they are required, the competent authorities and the step-by-step process under current regulations.
July 2, 2026
Trademark Registration in Vietnam 2026: A Guide for Domestic and Foreign Businesses
A complete overview of trademark registration in Vietnam in 2026: the legal basis, the first-to-file principle, Nice classification, the process at IP Vietnam, and how foreign companies can protect their brands in Vietnam.
July 2, 2026