Civil Cryptography Procedures Simplified in 2026

Effective May 28, 2026, businesses dealing with civil cryptography products in Vietnam will benefit from a significant administrative reform. Under Official Dispatch No. 120/MMDSKĐ-MMDS issued by the Civil Cryptography Management and Product Evaluation Department – Government Cipher Committee, two administrative procedures have been abolished and remaining dossier requirements have been substantially streamlined.

This article summarizes all changes and guides businesses on how to comply under the latest regulations.

1. Two Procedures Abolished Entirely

Under the new regulations, businesses are no longer required to complete the following:

• ❌ Re-issuance procedure for Civil Cryptography Business License
• ❌ Extension/renewal procedure for Civil Cryptography Business License

This removes a significant compliance burden, especially for companies that previously had to periodically renew their operating licenses.

2. Updated Dossiers & Processing Times

a) New Issuance of Civil Cryptography Business License

⏱ Processing time: 12 working days

Required documents:

1. Application form for Civil Cryptography Business License (Form No. 01, Appendix I.1 – Resolution 24/2026/NQ-CP)
2. Copies of professional certificates/degrees in cybersecurity or information security for management and technical staff
3. Technical proposal covering: product specifications and technical parameters; applicable standards; service quality criteria; technical solutions; warranty and maintenance plan (Form No. 03, Appendix I.1)

b) Amendment/Supplementation of Civil Cryptography Business License

⏱ Processing time: 09 working days

Required documents:

1. Application form for amendment/supplementation (Form No. 02, Appendix I.1)
2. Technical proposal (Form No. 03, Appendix I.1) – same scope as item a

c) Import/Export License for Civil Cryptography Products

⏱ Processing time: 06 working days

Required documents:

1. Application form for import/export license (Form No. 07, Appendix I.1)

💡 Note: Licenses are issued using Form No. 06 or No. 08 of Appendix I.1 to Resolution 24/2026/NQ-CP, depending on the procedure type, counted from the date a complete and valid dossier is received.

3. Legal Basis

These changes are grounded in:

• Resolution 24/2026/NQ-CP (April 29, 2026) on reducing, decentralizing, and simplifying administrative procedures and business conditions
• Decision 2505/QĐ-BQP (May 15, 2026) by the Minister of National Defense on publishing revised, supplemented, and abolished administrative procedures in the civil cryptography sector

4. Why Businesses Should Act Now

While the abolition of two procedures is welcome news, businesses must still be aware:

• Business licenses and import/export permits for civil cryptography products remain mandatory for regulated product categories
• The technical proposal (phương án kỹ thuật) is often the most common reason for dossier rejection — proper preparation is critical
• Non-compliance can result in fines of VND 40–90 million, product confiscation, or operational suspension

How Vietlabo supports your business:

✅ Product classification — determine whether your product requires a civil cryptography license

✅ Full dossier preparation using the latest forms under Resolution 24/2026/NQ-CP

✅ Application tracking and communication with licensing authorities

✅ End-to-end support for import/export licensing of cryptography products

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does the abolition of the renewal and re-issuance procedures mean?

Businesses holding expired licenses will no longer need to go through a formal renewal or re-issuance process. New mechanisms will be clarified in subsequent implementing guidance.

Has the new issuance dossier changed significantly?

Yes. The number of required documents has been reduced and standardized using forms under Appendix I.1 of Resolution 24/2026/NQ-CP. Use the updated forms to avoid dossier rejection.

How fast is the import/export license now?

Only one application form is required and processing takes just 06 working days — significantly faster than the previous 10-day requirement.

Does Vietlabo support businesses outside Ho Chi Minh City?

Absolutely. We support businesses nationwide via remote and on-site consultations.