I would like to share a template for an Emergency Petition for Assistance in cases where a family member encounters distress abroad.
Note: If there is a criminal offense involved, a denunciation should be filed with the competent Police authority. (For example: if the violation occurs in China, one may call the emergency number 110 immediately while simultaneously submitting the petition. The Emergency Petition for Assistance, however, should be submitted to the Department of Foreign Affairs.)
Depending on the circumstances, practical situation, and specific context, the contents of the petition should be drafted accordingly. Here, I only provide a basic outline.
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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(Location), date …… month …… year ……
EMERGENCY PETITION FOR ASSISTANCE
(Re: Request for ……)
To: Department of Foreign Affairs / … (Competent Authority)
My name is: ……………………………………………..
Date of birth: …… / …… / ……
ID Card/Citizen ID No.: ……………………………………………..
Date of issue: …… / …… / …… Place of issue: ……………………………………………..
Permanent address: ……………………………………………..
Contact address: ……………………………………………..
Contact phone number: ……………………………………………..
Statement of Facts
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Grounds for Petition
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Requests for Resolution (Emphasize the urgency)
1………………………………………………
2………………………………………………
Accordingly, I respectfully submit this petition to request that Your Authority / Mr./Ms. … urgently consider the above situation and take immediate measures (specify the required measures) in order to resolve the matter and protect the lawful rights and interests of ……………………………………………..
I hereby affirm to Your Authority / Mr./Ms. … that the above information is entirely truthful; if found otherwise, I shall bear full responsibility. I earnestly request Your Authority / Mr./Ms. … to consider and take appropriate measures to address the situation, ensuring the lawful rights and interests of ……………………………………………..
Respectfully,
Attachments:
1. Information of the petitioner (e.g., Citizen ID/Passport)
2. Information of the victim (e.g., Citizen ID/Passport)
3. Information of related persons
4. Other relevant documents concerning the case
Petitioner
(Sign and write full name)
