01Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?
The route targets foreign nationals who are scientists or experts and who are currently temporarily residing in Vietnam.
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Limits of the record- The law does not define which fields or seniority count as "scientist" or "expert".
What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?
Answer not available
Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?
Yes: the scientist or expert must be proposed by the Minister or head of the ministerial-level agency or government agency that manages the person's professional field.
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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?
Answer not available
What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?
The pathway leads directly to permanent residence. The permanent residence card is issued by the provincial police and must be exchanged every 10 years.
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Limits of the record- The law does not state a minimum period of prior temporary residence for scientists/experts, only that they must be temporarily residing in Vietnam.
- Consolidated text (62/VBHN-VPQH, scanned) was cross-checked by local OCR for amendments to Arts 39-43(1); none marked, but that cross-check is OCR-based.
These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.
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