Decision No. 1500/2005/QĐ-CTN Regarding the Revocation of Vietnamese Citizenship

Decision No. 1500/2005/QĐ-CTN of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam revoking Vietnamese citizenship for certain citizens residing in countries such as the Czech Republic, Singapore, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Japan, Slovakia, China (Hong Kong), the United States, and Sweden. The decision takes effect from the date of signing.

Document No.1500/2005/QĐ-CTN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch
Updated29/06/2026
Issued date19/12/2005
Effective date19/12/2005
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 1500/2005/QĐ-CTN of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam revoking Vietnamese citizenship for certain citizens residing in countries such as the Czech Republic, Singapore, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Japan, Slovakia, China (Hong Kong), the United States, and Sweden. The decision takes effect from the date of signing.

Key points

  • Citizens residing in countries such as the Czech Republic, Singapore, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Japan, Slovakia, China (Hong Kong), the United States, and Sweden have their Vietnamese citizenship revoked.
  • The decision takes effect from the date of signing.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Citizens benefit when they are no longer citizens of Vietnam, reducing their legal obligations and risks.
  • Negative impacts may occur regarding social benefits and nationality for individuals.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which citizens have their Vietnamese citizenship revoked?

Citizens residing in countries such as the Czech Republic, Singapore, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Japan, Slovakia, China (Hong Kong), the United States, and Sweden.

When does this decision take effect?

The decision takes effect from the date of signing.

How does this decision affect the rights of citizens?

Citizens benefit when they are no longer citizens of Vietnam, reducing their legal obligations and risks. However, negative impacts may occur regarding social benefits and nationality for individuals.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
Number: 1500/2005/QĐ-CTN
Hanoi, December 19, 2005

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the withdrawal of Vietnamese citizenship

PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam promulgated in 1992, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;

Considering the proposal of the Government at the Memorandum No. 133/CP-XDPL dated October 5, 2005, Decides to deprive of Vietnamese citizenship the following individuals:

DECISION:

Article 1. Eight citizens currently residing in the Czech Republic; nineteen citizens currently residing in the Republic of Singapore; four citizens currently residing in Poland; seventeen citizens currently residing in the Kingdom of Denmark; one citizen currently residing in the Federal Republic of Germany; four citizens currently residing in the Republic of Austria; two citizens currently residing in Japan; thirty-two citizens currently residing in Slovakia; thirty-eight citizens currently residing in China (Hong Kong); seven citizens currently residing in the United States; and one citizen currently residing in the Kingdom of Sweden (listed in the attached list).

Article 2. This Decision takes effect from the date of signature.

The Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, the Director of the President's Office, and the citizens named in Clause 1 of this Decision are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

CHAIRMAN
(Signed)
Tran Duc Luong
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