Southeast Asia
Immigration to Canada & Australia from Vietnam
Vietnamese applicants increasingly move through study-abroad and skilled pathways, especially in IT and engineering. Below are the main permanent-residency and study pathways for Vietnamese applicants — and how ImmiPace helps you choose and prepare the right one.
Canada
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Express Entry & PNP
Enter the Express Entry pool (FSW/CEC) and pursue a Provincial Nominee Program for a 600-point boost. You'll need an ECA for your education and a qualifying language test. We optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile. See our CRS guide and Express Entry vs PNP.
Australia from Vietnam
Skilled migration (189/190/491)
Get a positive skills assessment for your occupation, then lodge a points-tested EOI. State nomination (190) or regional (491) can lift your points. See 189 vs 190 vs 491 and skills assessment.
In-demand occupations for Vietnamese applicants
Common occupations among applicants from Vietnam include IT professionals, engineers, manufacturing specialists, students. Check your exact occupation, ANZSCO/NOC code, and assessing authority in our skilled-occupations directory.
Police certificate
What Canada asks for from Vietnam
- Document
- Judicial Record Certificate No. 2 (Phiếu Lý lịch tư pháp số 2)
- Issued by
- The Department of Justice for your registered permanent address, or the provincial public service portal (Hanoi residents use the Hanoi Department of Justice online service)
- If you live elsewhere
- Apply in person or by mail to the National Center for Judicial Records
Source: IRCC police certificate instructions for Vietnam (page dated 9 April 2024), checked 20 October 2026. Australia asks for police certificates from the same authorities.
Engineering degrees
Washington Accord status
Vietnam has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
CDR writing and review for Engineers Australia
Source: International Engineering Alliance, Washington Accord signatories, checked 20 October 2026.
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Immigration from Vietnam — FAQs
How can I immigrate to Canada from Vietnam?
Most skilled applicants from Vietnam use Canada's Express Entry system (Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class) and may target a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) for extra points. You'll need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and a qualifying English (or French) test. ImmiPace assesses your CRS and builds a document-ready profile.
Can Vietnamese applicants get Australian PR?
Yes. Vietnam applicants pursue Australian skilled migration through subclass 189 (Independent), 190 (State Nominated), and 491 (Regional). You'll need a positive skills assessment for your occupation and a points-tested profile. Superior English and state nomination can significantly boost your points.
What are the most in-demand occupations for applicants from Vietnam?
Common occupations among applicants from Vietnam include IT professionals, engineers, manufacturing specialists, students. Explore our skilled-occupations directory to check your ANZSCO/NOC classification, assessing authority, and pathway.
Which police certificate does Canada need from Vietnam?
IRCC asks for the Judicial Record Certificate No. 2 (Phiếu Lý lịch tư pháp số 2). It is issued by the Department of Justice for your registered permanent address, or the provincial public service portal (Hanoi residents use the Hanoi Department of Justice online service). If you live elsewhere: apply in person or by mail to the National Center for Judicial Records.
Do engineers from Vietnam need a CDR for Australia?
Vietnam has no Washington Accord signatory, so engineers with degrees from there normally prove their competency to Engineers Australia with a CDR.
Does ImmiPace work with clients in Vietnam?
Yes — ImmiPace works with clients worldwide through online consultation and secure follow-up. We assess your profile, prepare your documents and skills assessment, and guide you from first assessment to filing.