Processing times vary by province. Typically 7–15 working days for a standard application. Urgent processing may be available in certain cases — send your details for a timeline estimate.
Police clearance certificate
Police clearance certificate (PCC) assistance from Vietnamese authorities.
Need a Vietnamese police clearance certificate (Phiếu Lý Lịch Tư Pháp) for immigration, visa, employment, or residency purposes? We help with document preparation — completing application forms, reviewing supporting documents, and coordinating the application process with the relevant provincial authorities across Vietnam.
How it works
Document preparation support for your PCC application.
Tell us your situation
Let us know which province you need the certificate from, your purpose (immigration, visa, employment, residency), and your current location. We'll confirm what's needed for your case.
Document preparation
We help you complete the application forms and prepare your supporting documents — passport copies, residence proof, photos, and any additional paperwork required by the provincial Justice Department.
Application review
Before submission, we review your application package to make sure the forms are correctly completed and your supporting documents are in order, reducing the risk of delays or rejection.
Submission coordination
We guide you on where and how to submit the application at the relevant Justice Department (Sở Tư Pháp). If needed, we can help coordinate courier handling of documents.
What is a PCC?
Understanding the Vietnamese police clearance certificate.
The Police Clearance Certificate (Phiếu Lý Lịch Tư Pháp) is an official document issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Justice through provincial Justice Departments (Sở Tư Pháp). It confirms whether an individual has a criminal record in Vietnam and is commonly required for:
- Work visa and work permit applications in other countries
- Permanent residency applications abroad
- Foreign employment or volunteer placements
- Adoption and family visa processes
- Study abroad and scholarship programmes
- Immigration applications to other countries
Issuing authorityMinistry of Justice (Sở Tư Pháp)
Standard processing7–15 working days
Validity periodTypically 6 months
CoverageNationwide — all provinces
Nationwide coverage
PCC document support across all of Vietnam.
We provide document preparation assistance for police clearance certificate applications in all provinces and major cities throughout Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi
Da Nang
Binh Duong
Dong Nai
Ba Ria-Vung Tau
Hai Phong
Can Tho
Da Lat
Nha Trang
Hue
An Giang
FAQ
Common questions about Vietnam police checks.
You generally need your passport (bio page), a completed application form, proof of residence in Vietnam, and passport photos. Requirements differ slightly by province. Contact us for your province-specific checklist.
Yes, but the application may need to be submitted in the province where you reside or where the records are held. We can help determine the correct jurisdiction and prepare your documents accordingly.
Many visa and residency applications require a police clearance certificate from Vietnam if you have lived here. Check the requirements of the embassy or immigration authority processing your case. We can help prepare the application documents.
The certificate is typically issued in Vietnamese. Certified translations can be arranged for use with foreign authorities or if your receiving institution requires it in English.
Ready to get started
Need a Vietnamese police clearance certificate?
Send us your details and we'll confirm what's needed for your case — no obligation, just practical guidance.
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Contact Us
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