Directive No. 134/P4 On the Implementation of Circular on Freedom of Movement

This directive of the Minister of Public Security stipulates improvements to procedures for issuing travel permits for citizens, aiming to reduce time and effort for the people as well as facilitate easier monitoring by commune authorities. The document applies to public security agencies in Hanoi, Hai Phong, and other regions.

Document No.134/P4
Document typeDirective
Issuing authorityMinistry of Public Security
Signed byTrần Quốc Hoàn — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued05/03/1955
Effective20/03/1955
In force from
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This directive of the Minister of Public Security stipulates improvements to procedures for issuing travel permits for citizens, aiming to reduce time and effort for the people as well as facilitate easier monitoring by commune authorities. The document applies to public security agencies in Hanoi, Hai Phong, and other regions.

Scope of application

["Director of Hanoi Police Department", "Director of Haiphong Police Department", "Directors of Public Security Departments in North Vietnam Region, Northwest Region, Regions 3 and 4, Left Bank"]

Key points

  • Upon receipt of an application for a travel permit, the commune or ward shall immediately forward it to the district, town police station, or city district public security office (Article 1).
  • If there is no violation of Article 3 of the circular, issue the travel permit and immediately send it down to the commune or ward to deliver to the person who applied for it (Article 1).
  • Every 15 days, the district, town police station, or city district public security office shall compile a list of those issued permits and type it out to send to the commune or ward for record-keeping purposes (Article 2).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To make the issuance of travel permits faster and more convenient, reducing citizens' waiting time.
  • Public security agencies can effectively monitor the movement of citizens.

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DIRECTIVE

OF THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY NO. 134/P4 DATED MARCH 5, 1955 ON
IMPLEMENTATION OF CIRCULAR REGARDING FREE MOVEMENT FORMS

THE MINISTER OF PUBLIC SECURITY

Respected: Directors of the Public Security Departments of Hanoi and Haiphong, Directors of

Public Security in the Northern Vietnam Region, Northwest Region, Regions 3 and 4, Left Bank.

After a period of monitoring the implementation of Article 2 of the Circular on free movement forms, the Ministry has observed inconsistencies in its enforcement and finds it necessary to supplement.

To avoid wasting time and hindering the production activities of the people due to having to go up to the district or police station for travel permits, to suit the part-time working conditions of village cadres, and to enable village authorities and wards to monitor the movement of residents, the Ministry specifies further the implementation of Article 2 of the Circular as follows:

Upon receiving applications for travel permits, villages and wards must immediately forward them to the district or city police station. If the district or city police station finds no violation of Article 3 of the Circular, they shall issue the travel permit and send it directly back to the village or ward for delivery to the applicant.

Every 15 days, the district or city police station must compile a list of those who have received permits, type it up, and send it to the villages or wards so that they can keep track of the situation.

We hope that you will disseminate this directive to all levels responsible for its implementation to ensure smooth operation.

 

 

Tran Quoc Hoan

(Signed)

 

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