Decision No. 260/2006/QĐ-CTN of the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to revoke Vietnamese citizenship for certain citizens residing in countries such as South Korea, Germany, Austria, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Laos. The decision takes effect from the date of signing.
Scope of application
Vietnamese citizens currently residing in the countries mentioned in the decision.
Key points
- The President revokes Vietnamese citizenship for 87 citizens in South Korea, 666 citizens in Germany, 28 citizens in Austria, 8 citizens in Poland, 1 citizen in Sweden, 11 citizens in Denmark, 2 citizens in the Czech Republic, 39 citizens in Laos, and 1 citizen in Bulgaria.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps ensure the rights of citizens when they wish to renounce Vietnamese citizenship for convenience in living and working abroad.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties in maintaining legal relationships with Vietnam such as travel, business, and property ownership.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which citizens can be granted the revocation of citizenship?
According to this decision, only citizens residing in countries such as South Korea, Germany, Austria, Poland, Sweden, Denmark, the Czech Republic, and Laos may be granted the revocation of Vietnamese citizenship.
When does this decision take effect?
The decision takes effect from the date of signing.
What must citizens do to be granted the revocation of citizenship?
According to the decision, there is no specific procedure mentioned. However, generally, citizens need to follow the procedures stipulated by the law on citizenship.
How does this decision affect the rights of citizens?
The positive impact is ensuring the right to freely choose citizenship. However, renouncing citizenship may also cause difficulties in maintaining legal relationships with Vietnam.
How many citizens does this decision apply to?
This decision applies to a total of 875 citizens, specifically: 87 in South Korea, 666 in Germany, 28 in Austria, 8 in Poland, 1 in Sweden, 11 in Denmark, 2 in the Czech Republic, and 39 in Laos.
Full text
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 in 1992, as amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 15, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;
Pursuant to the Law on Vietnamese Citizenship 1998;
Considering the proposal of the Government at the Report No. 03/CP-XDPL dated January 9, 2006,
DECISION:
Article 1. Withdraw Vietnamese citizenship from: eighty-seven citizens currently residing in the Republic of Korea; six hundred sixty-six citizens currently residing in the Federal Republic of Germany; twenty-eight citizens currently residing in the Republic of Austria; eight citizens currently residing in the Republic of Poland; one citizen currently residing in the Kingdom of Sweden; eleven citizens currently residing in the Kingdom of Denmark; two citizens currently residing in the Czech Republic; thirty-nine citizens currently residing in the Lao People's Democratic Republic; one citizen currently residing in the Republic of Bulgaria (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 the list mentioned in Article 1 are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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