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Security and Order
Many business sectors in Vietnam are required to obtain a Security and Order Eligibility Certificate (ANTT) issued by the Police authority. This is a mandatory condition before commencing operations — applicable to karaoke businesses, pawn services, security services, lodging establishments, dance clubs and dozens of other conditional business lines.
Serious legal consequences
Business lines that are particularly sensitive in terms of national security, licensed directly by the Administrative Police Department for Social Order under the Ministry of Public Security.
Business lines subject to provincial-level ANTT conditions, licensed by the Administrative Police Division for Social Order of the provincial or centrally governed municipal police authority.
Common business lines in day-to-day commercial operations, for which the district-level police directly receive applications and issue the ANTT certificate.
and Fire Safety Certificate where required
for ANTT license application
before submitting the application
Valid Criminal Record Certificate No. 2
Copy of ERC / Household Business Registration
Fire Safety Certificate
Additional documents by business line
Submit directly at the receiving division
Or by post / public service portal
Pay statutory fees
Vlic acts as representative for full submission
Incomplete dossier → written refusal
(stating reasons, within 4 working days)
Vlic delivers to your location free of charge
Detailed advice on ANTT licensing regulations for each specific business line; identification of the correct competent authority (Police Department, Provincial Police Division or District Police); guidance on preparing all required documents.
Assistance in obtaining Criminal Record Certificate No. 2 and the Fire Safety Certificate — two prerequisite documents for the ANTT dossier; handled in parallel to reduce overall waiting time.
Draft the Application Form (Form 03) and all accompanying documents in compliance with Decree 96/2016; supplement all sector-specific documents required for the client’s specific business field.
Represent the business establishment in conducting the ANTT licensing procedure from A to Z at the competent Police authority; monitor progress and handle all issues arising during review.
Receive the Security and Order Eligibility Certificate from the Police authority and deliver it to the client free of charge within 10 working days; includes guidance on proper retention and use.
Advise on legal obligations after licensing; assist with amendment/replacement procedures when changing location, business line or person responsible for ANTT; advise on other related sub-licenses.
A business establishment must obtain an ANTT license when registering business lines subject to security and order conditions under Article 3 of Decree 96/2016/ND-CP. These include, but are not limited to: security services, pawn services, karaoke, dance clubs, lodging services (hotels, guesthouses), massage services, cosmetic surgery, printing, explosives trading and many other business lines. The ANTT license must be obtained before official commencement of operations.
Under Clause 4, Article 12 of Decree 144/2021/ND-CP, a business establishment operating in an ANTT-conditional business line without a license is subject to: An administrative fine from VND 10,000,000 to VND 20,000,000. In addition, an additional sanction may apply: suspension of operations from 6 to 9 months. This is a significant penalty, particularly when combined with revenue loss during the suspension period.
The Security and Order Eligibility Certificate is issued without a fixed term — meaning no periodic renewal is required. However, the business establishment must carry out license amendment/replacement procedures when there is a change in business location, business line or the person responsible for ANTT at the establishment. Each new location must obtain a separate ANTT license.
The ANTT license application dossier requires Criminal Record Certificate No. 2, not No. 1. Certificate No. 2 shows complete criminal record information and is used for domestic administrative purposes; it must be obtained from the Department of Justice at the place of permanent or temporary residence. Certificate No. 1 is used for employment purposes only and cannot replace Certificate No. 2 in the ANTT dossier.
The statutory processing time for an ANTT license application is no more than 5 working days from the date the Police authority receives a complete and valid dossier. If the dossier is invalid, the Police authority will issue a written refusal stating the reasons within 4 working days. Vlic commits to delivering the ANTT license to your location within a total of 10 working days from the date the client provides all required information.
It depends on the business line: District Police licenses karaoke, pawn services, massage services, paintball guns and other ordinary conditional business establishments. Provincial/Municipal Police Division licenses hotels with more than 20 rooms, dance clubs, security services, cosmetic surgery and printing services. Police Department under the Ministry of Public Security licenses weapons, explosives, 5-star hotels and casinos for foreign nationals. Vlic identifies the correct authority for you from the first consultation.
Vlic’s service fee is from VND 10,000,000 depending on the business line and specific province/city. Vlic commits to no additional costs outside the contract and signs a clear, transparent service agreement before implementation. Contact us for free consultation and a detailed quotation: Northern Vietnam: 098 44 777 11 · Central Vietnam: 0903 003 779 · Southern Vietnam: 0938 268 123.