This new regulation, outlined in Decree 58/2026, amends and supplements several articles in decrees related to security and order conditions, seal management, fireworks, and measures for implementing the Residence Law and ID Law. The decree specifically streamlines the process for registering residency for young children.

Decree 58 amends Article 7 of Decree 154/2024, focusing on the responsibilities of parents and guardians for minor residency registration, while adding specific provisions for children under six. When a minor registers for permanent or temporary residency, parents or guardians are responsible for declaring and confirming information in the residency information change form. If a court assigns a child to one parent for direct care, that parent will handle the procedure, clarifying the responsible party in each situation.

Within 60 days of a minor's birth registration, a parent, household head, or guardian must register the child's permanent or temporary residency and declare their residency information. If the parents or guardians of a child under six have a permanent residence that is not their actual living place, the child may still be registered at the parents' or guardians' permanent residence.

Crucially, residency registration agencies are not required to inspect or verify registration conditions when processing permanent or temporary residency for children under six years old at their parents' or guardians' residence. This provision clearly defines the scope of application based on age, compared to Article 7 of Decree 154/2024. These new regulations will take effect from 1/7.

Latest birth certificate. *Photo: Pham Du*

Permanent and temporary residency cancellation now online-only

Decree 58/2026 also amends and supplements Article 9 of Decree 154/2024 concerning permanent residency cancellation procedures, granting state agencies more initiative in the cancellation process.

Within one day of receiving a decision to revoke a citizen's permanent residency from a direct superior, or immediately after issuing such a decision, the residency registration agency must cancel the permanent residency. Following cancellation, the agency must update the Residency Database and National Population Database.

Within seven days of a household having a member subject to permanent residency cancellation, that individual or a household representative is responsible for completing the cancellation procedure. The application for permanent residency cancellation includes a residency information change form and documents proving eligibility for cancellation. Applicants must submit one online application via the National Public Service Portal or the national identification application - VNelD, to the residency registration agency.

Compared to previous regulations, submitting permanent residency cancellation applications can now only be done online. Decree 58 no longer permits citizens to submit applications in person or via public postal services. Decree 58 maintains a five-day timeframe from the receipt of a valid application for the residency registration agency to cancel a citizen's permanent residency. After cancellation, the agency must update the Residency Database and National Population Database.

Similarly, temporary residency cancellation procedures can only be carried out online via the National Public Service Portal or VNelD. Previously, both online and in-person or public postal service submissions were permitted.

These regulations concerning permanent and temporary residency cancellation take effect from 15/3. After performing permanent or temporary residency cancellation, the residency registration agency must provide notification via paper document, electronic document, or other electronic means.