- Procedures

A religious organization in Vietnam having a person nominated for foreign-related ordainment, conferment, appointment, election or designation shall send a written request to the central State governance agency for religious affairs, clearing stating:

+ the name of the nominating religious organization

+ reason for nomination

+ full name of the nominee

+ religious title, position

+ scope of responsibility

+ a summary of religious activities of the nominee

- Deadline for reply

Within 60 working days after receipt of a valid written request, the central State governance agency for religious affairs shall issue a written reply. In case of disapproval, the reason shall be clearly stated.

Pending approval by the central State governance agency for religious affairs, a Vietnamese national ordained, conferred, appointed, elected or designated in foreign-related cases shall not be entitled to use his/her title for religious activities in Vietnam.