Decision No. 135/2007/QĐ-TTg Issuing the Regulation on Visa Exemption for Overseas Vietnamese

Decision No. 135/2007/QĐ-TTg issuing the regulation on visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese, effective from September 1, 2007.

Document No.135/2007/QĐ-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Public Security
Signed byNguyễn Tấn Dũng — Thủ tướng
Updated28/06/2026
SectorPublic Security; Foreign Affairs
FieldImmigration Management
Issued date17/08/2007
Effective date01/09/2007
Expiry date15/11/2015
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 135/2007/QĐ-TTg issuing the regulation on visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese, effective from September 1, 2007.

Scope of application

Overseas Vietnamese

Key points

  • Overseas Vietnamese → are exempted from visa requirements when entering Vietnam → do not need to apply for a visa before coming to Vietnam.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Reduces administrative burden for overseas Vietnamese when entering Vietnam, facilitating visits to relatives and tourism.
  • Negative impact: May pose national security risks if not strictly managed.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What should overseas Vietnamese do when entering Vietnam?

Overseas Vietnamese are exempted from visa requirements and do not need to apply for a visa before coming to Vietnam.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect from September 1, 2007.

How often can overseas Vietnamese enter Vietnam?

The document does not specify a specific entry period, only mentioning visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese.

Is there any information that needs to be declared upon entry?

The document does not specify any declaration requirements, only mentioning visa exemption for overseas Vietnamese.

Are there any other groups eligible for this policy?

It only applies to overseas Vietnamese, with no provisions for other groups.

Full text

PRIME MINISTER

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 135/2007/QĐ-TTg
Hanoi,August 17, 2007

Pursuant to …;
Issuing the Regulation on Visa Exemptions for Overseas Vietnamese Nationals
______________________
PRIME MINISTER
Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated December 25, 2001;
Pursuant to the Ordinance on Entry into, Exit from, and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam dated April 28, 2000;
Considering the proposals of the Minister of Public Security and the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
DECISION:

Article 1. Issuing the Regulation on Visa Exemptions for Overseas Vietnamese Nationals.

Article 2. This Decision takes effect from September 1, 2007.

Article 3. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, and Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Tan Dung
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