Decision No. 38/2025/QĐ-TTg amends and supplements certain Articles of the Regulation on Management of Activities at Cam Ranh International Port - Ministry of National Defense issued together with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg dated June 27, 2016 of the Prime Minister, amended and supplemented by Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg dated October 3, 2019 of the Prime Minister.

Pursuant to …;

Amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Regulation on Management of Activities at the Cam Ranh International Port - Ministry of National Defense issued together with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg dated June 27, 2016 of the Prime Minister

of the Government, amended and supplemented by Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg dated October 3, 2019 of the Prime Minister of the Government

Pursuant to the Law on Management and Protection of National Defense Works and Military Areas No. 25/2023/QH15, amended and supplemented by Law No. 98/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of Laws on Military Affairs and National Defense No. 98/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Border Guard of Vietnam No. 66/2020/QH14, amended and supplemented by Law No. 98/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization No. 63/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment No. 15/2023/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Entry into, Exit from, Transit through, and Stay of Foreigners in Vietnam No. 47/2014/QH13, amended and supplemented by Law No. 51/2019/QH14, Law No. 23/2023/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Physical Education and Sports No. 77/2006/QH11, amended and supplemented by Law No. 26/2018/QH14, Law No. 84/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Medicines No. 105/2016/QH13, amended and supplemented by Law No. 44/2024/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 234/2025/NĐ-CP dated August 27, 2025 of the Government stipulating regulations for foreign military vessels arriving in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and Vietnamese military vessels departing to foreign countries;

Pursuant to Decree No. 14/2025/NĐ-CP dated August 7, 2025 of the Government stipulating classification, grouping, and determining the scope of protection for national defense works and military areas;

Pursuant to the Tourism Law No. 09/2017/QH14;

Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Trade Management No. 05/2017/QH14;

Pursuant to Decree No. 213/2025/NĐ-CP dated July 30, 2025 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Management and Protection of National Defense Works and Military Areas;

Pursuant to Decree No. 16/2023/NĐ-CP dated April 25, 2023 of the Government on organization, management, and operation of enterprises directly serving national defense and security and enterprises combining economic activities with national defense and security; amending the provision at point g clause 1 Article 23 of Decree No. 47/2021/NĐ-CP dated April 1, 2021 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Enterprise Law;

Pursuant to Decree No. 89/2018/NĐ-CP dated June 25, 2018 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases regarding health quarantine at borders;

Pursuant to Decree No. 77/2017/NĐ-CP dated July 3, 2017 of the Government stipulating management and protection of security and order at port border gates;

Pursuant to Decree No. 58/2017/NĐ-CP dated May 10, 2017 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Vietnamese Maritime Code on maritime activity management;

The Prime Minister promulgates this Decision amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Regulation on Management of Activities at the Cam Ranh International Port - Ministry of National Defense issued together with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg dated June 27, 2016 of the Prime Minister of the Government, amended and supplemented by Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg dated October 3, 2019 of the Prime Minister of the Government.

Article 1. Amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Regulation on Management of Activities at the Cam Ranh International Port - Ministry of National Defense issued together with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg dated June 27, 2016 of the Prime Minister of the Government, amended and supplemented by Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg dated October 3, 2019 of the Prime Minister of the Government.

1. Amending Clause 2 Article 2 as follows:

"Based on the proposal of the Minister of National Defense;"

"2. In case international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a party provide different provisions than those of this Regulation, the provisions of such international treaties shall apply."

2. Amending Clause 2 Article 3 as follows:

"2. Company Limited Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh (hereinafter referred to as Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company) is an enterprise directly serving national defense and security, with 100% capital contribution from state-owned enterprises holding 100% of the Charter Capital."

3. Amending Article 6 as follows:

"Article 6. Services and activities carried out within the Cam Ranh International Port area

1. Types of services:

a) Sea freight and passenger transport.

b) Marine agency services, marine transportation agency services.
c) Marine brokerage.
d) Marine pilotage.
đ) Marine salvage.
e) Marine consultancy.
g) Maintenance, repair, supply of spare parts, replacement equipment for various types of ships.
h) Supply of necessities, electricity, water, gas, fuel, lubricants, cargo securing materials for various types of ships or services for crew members.
i) Cargo handling, warehouse and yard rental.
k) Transshipment port service.
l) Submarine surveillance, 24/7 security assurance service.
m) Welcoming officers, seafarers, and cruise passengers by sea.
n) Organizing defense-related international activities.
o) Providing medical, sports, entertainment, and rest services.
p) Organizing domestic and international maritime and naval exhibitions.
q) Other forms of services as prescribed by law."
4. Amending Article 7 as follows:
"Article 7. Financial Assurance for National Defense Activities at the Cam Ranh International Port
1. Based on the budget estimate assigned by the State, the Ministry of National Defense will balance and ensure funding for Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company to maintain technical infrastructure at the Port, invest in purchasing, repairing, upgrading, maintaining, and servicing assets and equipment, operational management costs throughout the operation period, and other related costs according to the laws applicable to enterprises directly serving national defense and security.
2. The preparation, use, and settlement of funds shall be carried out in accordance with the State's and the Ministry of National Defense's regulations.

3. In cases where the Cam Ranh International Port performs tasks according to the State’s and other ministries' programs and plans, the financial assurance for operations shall be implemented in accordance with relevant laws."

5. Amending Article 10 as follows:

"Article 10. Foreign Military Vessels Arriving at and Departing from the Cam Ranh International Port Area

Foreign military vessels arriving at, departing from, and conducting activities at the Cam Ranh International Port shall comply with the Government's regulations for foreign military vessels arriving in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and other relevant laws."

5. Amend Article 10 as follows:

"Article 10. Foreign military ships arriving at and departing from the Cam Ranh International Port waters

Foreign military ships arriving at, departing from, and conducting activities at the Cam Ranh International Port shall comply with the regulations of the Government regarding foreign military ships entering the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and other relevant laws."

6. Amend and supplement Article 10a of the Regulation on Management of Activities at Cam Ranh International Port issued together with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg, supplemented by Clause 5 of Article 1 of Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg, as follows:

"Article 10a. Vietnamese persons and means of transport entering and exiting Cam Ranh International Port

1. For Vietnamese military personnel and military means of transport, they shall comply with the regulations of the Ministry of National Defense.

2. The Minister of National Defense shall decide and delegate the authority to issue permits for Vietnamese civilian persons and means of transport to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port.

3. The procedures for issuing permits for Vietnamese civilian persons and means of transport to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port shall be carried out as follows:

a) The application dossier for permit issuance shall be conducted in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 7 of Decree No. 213/2025/NĐ-CP dated July 30, 2025, of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Management and Protection of National Defense Works and Military Areas, specifically including: A request letter from Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company accompanied by an appendix listing persons and means of transport entering and exiting Cam Ranh International Port according to Model No. 07 and Model No. 08 issued together with this Decision.

b) Regarding the method of submitting the dossier

Organizations and individuals wishing to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port shall contact Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company directly via written correspondence, email, fax, the company's online portal, or other online methods as prescribed by law. Upon receiving the request from organizations and individuals planning to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port, Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company shall prepare one dossier in accordance with point a of this clause and submit it directly (or through the online administrative procedure system of the Ministry of National Defense) to the competent authority issuing permits to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port.

c) Time limit and results of permit issuance

Within one day from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the competent authority shall examine and issue permits and certificates for entry and exit for persons and means of transport entering and exiting Cam Ranh International Port according to Model No. 09, Model No. 10, and Model No. 11 issued together with this Decision and send them to Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company. In cases where a permit is not issued, the reasons must be clearly stated in writing. After obtaining the result, Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company shall notify the organization or individual (through direct communication or email, the company's online portal, or other online methods as prescribed by law) to proceed.

d) Validity period of the Permit Document and Entry and Exit Certificate: From the date of issuance.

Entry and Exit Certificates issued to employees and means of transport belonging to Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company: 12 months;

Permit Documents issued to persons and means of transport of state management agencies at Cam Ranh International Port and enterprises that have long-term contracts with Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company and frequently enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port: 3 months;

Permit Documents issued for other cases: To be implemented according to the work plan at the port of Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company (but not exceeding 3 months).

Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company shall cooperate with the specialized force responsible for protecting Cam Ranh Military Base to handle the entry and exit of Vietnamese persons and means of transport along the western or eastern route of Cam Ranh Military Base.

e) In case of emergency, visitors arriving on working days or holidays without prior notice, Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company shall prepare a list of persons and means of transport entering and exiting Cam Ranh International Port according to Model No. 12 issued together with this Decision and submit it directly to the competent authority issuing permits to obtain permission to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port. During the process, Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company shall assign personnel to escort persons and means of transport entering and exiting Cam Ranh International Port.

g) For Vietnamese crew members and passengers on ships moored at Cam Ranh International Port when going ashore, they may use one of the following documents: Identity card, citizen identity card, passport, or seaman’s book, and their names must be included in the list of crew members and passengers confirmed by Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company and submitted to the specialized force responsible for protecting Cam Ranh Military Base, instead of an Entry and Exit Permit."

7. Amend and supplement Article 10b of the Regulation on Management of Activities at Cam Ranh International Port issued together with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg, supplemented by Clause 6 of Article 1 of Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg, as follows:

"Article 10b. Foreigners and Overseas Vietnamese entering and exiting Cam Ranh International Port

1. The Minister of National Defense shall decide and delegate the authority to issue permits for foreigners and overseas Vietnamese to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port.

2. The procedures for issuing permits for foreigners to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port shall be carried out as follows:

a) The application dossier for permit issuance shall be conducted in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 7 of Decree No. 213/2025/NĐ-CP, specifically including: A request letter from Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company or a unit within the Ministry of National Defense responsible for bringing foreigners into and out of Cam Ranh International Port, accompanied by a list of foreigners entering and exiting Cam Ranh International Port according to Model No. 13 and Model No. 14 issued together with this Decision; a copy (paper or electronic) of the passport or international travel document.

b) Method of submitting the dossier: At least five days before the expected entry and exit of foreigners at Cam Ranh International Port, Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company or the unit within the Ministry of National Defense responsible for the plan to bring foreigners into and out of Cam Ranh International Port shall prepare one dossier in accordance with point a of this clause and submit it directly (or online) to the competent authority issuing permits.

c) Time limit and results of permit issuance

Within three days from the date of receipt of a valid dossier, the competent authority issuing permits shall respond in writing according to Model No. 15 issued together with this Decision and send it directly (or online) to Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company and the responsible unit; in cases where a permit is not issued, the reasons must be clearly stated in writing.

d) The responsible unit shall cooperate with the specialized force responsible for protecting Cam Ranh Military Base and Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company to handle the entry and exit of foreigners along the eastern route of Cam Ranh Military Base.

3. The procedure for granting permits to Vietnamese citizens residing abroad to enter and exit Cam Ranh International Port shall be carried out as follows:

a) The contents of the application file for permit issuance shall comply with Clause 1, Article 7 of Decree No. 213/2025/NĐ-CP, specifically including: A request letter accompanied by a list of Vietnamese citizens residing abroad entering and exiting Cam Ranh International Port according to Model No. 16 and Model No. 17 issued together with this Decision; a copy (paper or electronic) of the Passport or Identity Card, Citizen Identity Card, or a copy of international travel documents.

b) Method of submitting the application file: At least five days before the expected entry or exit of Vietnamese citizens residing abroad at Cam Ranh International Port, Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company or the agency/unit under the Ministry of National Defense responsible for the plan to bring people into and out of Cam Ranh International Port shall prepare one set of application files in accordance with point a of this clause and submit it directly (or online) to the competent authority issuing the permit.

c) Time limit and result of permit issuance: Within three days from the date of receiving a valid application file, the competent authority issuing the permit shall reply in writing according to Model No. 18 issued together with this Decision and send it directly (or online) to the specialized force responsible for protecting Cam Ranh Military Base, Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company, and the agency/unit responsible for the plan to bring people into and out of Cam Ranh International Port; in cases where a permit is not granted, the reasons must be clearly stated in writing.

d) The agency/unit responsible for the plan shall coordinate with the specialized force responsible for protecting Cam Ranh Military Base and Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company to handle entry and exit for Vietnamese citizens residing abroad via the eastern route of Cam Ranh Military Base.

đ) For crew members and passengers on foreign vessels moored at the port when going ashore, they may use the permit issued by the Border Guard at the port, subject to supervision by the specialized force responsible for protecting Cam Ranh Military Base and Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company; when going ashore, they must comply with the signage and traffic control system of the specialized force responsible for protecting Cam Ranh Military Base and Tan Cang - Petro Cam Ranh Company.

8. Amend Article 19 of the Management Regulation of Cam Ranh International Port issued together with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg, amended by Clause 9, Article 1 of Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg, as follows:

"Article 19. Medical Services Activities

9. Amend Clause 2 and add Clause 6 to Article 25 as follows:

a) Amend Clause 2 of Article 25 as follows:

"2. To take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries, sectors, and the People's Committee of Khanh Hoa Province to organize reception ceremonies in accordance with protocol regulations for foreign military vessels visiting or training and exercising; to examine, issue permits, and manage foreign military vessels, their crew members, experts, and technical staff during their stay at Cam Ranh International Port."

b) Add Clause 6 after Clause 5 of Article 25 as follows:

"6. To decide to suspend production and business activities of Cam Ranh International Port to fulfill national defense tasks."

"6. Decision to temporarily suspend production and business operations of the Cam Ranh International Port to carry out national defense tasks."

Article 2. Repeal and replace provisions and forms attached to the Management Regulation for the Operations of the Cam Ranh International Port - Ministry of National Defense issued with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg, amended and supplemented by Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg.

1. Replace Forms Nos. 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 in the Supplemental Appendix of Request Documents, Reply Letters, and Lists of Entries and Exits from the Cam Ranh International Port issued with Decision No. 29/2019/QĐ-TTg with Forms Nos. 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 in the Supplemental Appendix of Request Documents, Permit Issuance, and Entry and Exit Certificates for the Cam Ranh International Port issued with this Decision.

2. Repeal Clause 1 of Article 25.

3. Repeal Forms Nos. 01, 02, and 03 in the List of Forms for Receiving Foreign Military Ships at the Cam Ranh International Port attached to the Management Regulation for the Operations of the Cam Ranh International Port - Ministry of National Defense issued with Decision No. 25/2016/QĐ-TTg.

Article 3. This Decision shall take effect from December 1, 2025.

Article 4. The Ministers, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and related agencies and organizations are responsible for implementing this Decision./.