Decision No. 357/2003/QĐ-CTN of the President allows two individuals with Pakistani and South Korean citizenship to acquire Vietnamese citizenship. The condition for acquiring citizenship is confirmed through their residence in Vietnam.
Scope of application
Individuals with Pakistani and South Korean citizenship currently residing in Vietnam.
Key points
- Shabbir Ali (Nguyễn Hữu Nghị) → granted Vietnamese citizenship
- Kim Hak (Hồ Minh Hoàng) → granted Vietnamese citizenship
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps individuals gain additional rights of Vietnamese citizens.
- Negative impact: No specific impact on other citizens/businesses/society.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How long have Shabbir Ali and Kim Hak resided in Vietnam to be granted citizenship?
The document does not specify the exact period of residence of these two individuals in Vietnam.
Are there other conditions besides residence required for citizenship under this Decision?
The document does not specify other conditions, only confirming that they have resided in Vietnam.
When does this Decision take effect?
The Decision takes effect from the date of signing, specifically June 24, 2003.
Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?
The Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, the Director of the President's Office, and those named in Article 1 are responsible for implementation.
To how many individuals does this Decision apply?
The Decision applies only to two individuals: Shabbir Ali (Nguyễn Hữu Nghị) and Kim Hak (Hồ Minh Hoàng).
Full text
DECISION
Regarding the Granting of Vietnamese Citizenship
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PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
On the basis of Article 103 and Article 106 of the 1992 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the 10th National Assembly, 10th session;
Pursuant to the Law on Vietnamese Citizenship 1998;
Considering the proposal of the Government at the Memorandum No. 1565/CP-PC dated December 3, 2002,
DECISION:
Clause 4 of Article 6Grant Vietnamese citizenship to:
1. Shabbir Ali, citizen of Pakistan, currently residing in Vietnam. His Vietnamese name is Nguyen Huu Nghia.
2. Kim Hak, citizen of South Korea, currently residing in Vietnam. His Vietnamese name is Ho Minh Hoang.
12/2025/TT-BNNMT dated June 19, 2025 issued by the Minister of Agriculture and EnvironmentThis Decision takes effect from the date of signature.
The Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, the Director of the President's Office, and those named in Article 1 are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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