Directive No. 747-TTg of the Prime Minister on receiving back Vietnamese citizens who are not allowed to reside abroad.

This directive guides competent agencies regarding the reception and management of Vietnamese individuals returning from abroad without permission to reside in that country. It specifies detailed conditions, procedures, and responsibilities of relevant parties.

Document No.747-TTg
Document typeDirective
Issuing authorityMinistry of Foreign Affairs
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Phó Thủ tướng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date15/11/1995
Effective date30/11/1995
Expiry date19/09/2024
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This directive guides competent agencies regarding the reception and management of Vietnamese individuals returning from abroad without permission to reside in that country. It specifies detailed conditions, procedures, and responsibilities of relevant parties.

Scope of application

Vietnamese citizens returning from abroad without legal documents for residence; competent agencies managing entry-exit and local authorities receiving returnees.

Key points

  • Vietnamese individuals returning from abroad without permission to reside must report to competent agencies as stipulated in Article 2 of this Directive.
  • The agency managing entry-exit is responsible for receiving, verifying information, and processing the documents of returnees according to Article 3 of this Directive.
  • Vietnamese individuals not permitted to reside abroad must comply with regulations on temporary residence in Vietnam as per Article 4 of this Directive.
  • Local authorities receiving returnees are responsible for managing, supporting, and monitoring them according to Article 5 of this Directive.
  • Individuals violating by failing to report or providing false reports will be administratively sanctioned under current laws.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Strengthen management of Vietnamese individuals returning from abroad to ensure social order and security.
  • Contribute to preventing illegal migration and protecting the rights of Vietnamese citizens.
  • Those who violate by not reporting or providing false reports shall bear legal responsibility.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What must Vietnamese individuals returning from abroad without permission to reside do?

They must report to competent agencies as prescribed in this Directive.

Which agency is responsible for receiving and processing the documents of returnees?

The entry-exit management agency is responsible for receiving, verifying information, and processing documents according to Article 3 of this Directive.

What regulations must Vietnamese individuals not permitted to reside abroad comply with?

They must comply with regulations on temporary residence in Vietnam as per Article 4 of this Directive.

What responsibilities do local authorities have towards returnees?

Local authorities receiving returnees are responsible for managing, supporting, and monitoring them according to Article 5 of this Directive.

How will individuals violating by not reporting or providing false reports be handled?

They will be administratively sanctioned under current laws.

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