Consolidated Document number 75/VBHN-BQP stipulates the procedures and formalities for registration and the regulations and policies for citizens during the registration period, health examination, and military service physical check-up.

DECREE

Regulations on the procedures and formalities for registration and the regime and policies for citizens during the registration, medical examination, and health check-up period for military service obligations

Decree No. 13/2016/ND-CP dated February 19, 2016, issued by the Government, stipulates the procedures and formalities for registration and the regime and policies for citizens during the registration, medical examination, and health check-up period for military service obligations, which took effect from April 8, 2016, and was amended and supplemented by:

Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP dated August 7, 2025, issued by the Government, amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing local administrative levels with two tiers, which took effect from August 7, 2025.

||| Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015;

Based on the Law on National Defense dated June 14, 2005;

Based on the Law on Professional Military Personnel and Civil Servants in National Defense dated November 26, 2015;

Based on the Law on Military Service dated June 19, 2015;

Based on the Ordinance on the Reserve Force dated August 27, 1996;

At the proposal of the Minister of National Defense,

The Government promulgates this Decree stipulating the procedures and formalities for registration and the regime and policies for citizens during the registration, medical examination, and health check-up period for military service obligations[1],

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Decree stipulates the procedures and formalities for registering for military service; the responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and the regime and policies for citizens during the registration, medical examination, and health check-up period for military service obligations.

Article 2. Applicability

This Decree applies to agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the registration, medical examination, and health check-up for military service obligations.

Chapter II. PROCEDURES AND FORMALITIES FOR REGISTERING FOR MILITARY SERVICE

Article 3. Documents and Forms for Registering for Military Service

1.[2] The documents for registering for military service are established and managed at the People's Militia Committee of the commune and the Regional Defense Command.

2. The Minister of National Defense shall prescribe the system of forms for registering for military service, including:

a) [3] Decision to call for registration for military service;

b) Health declaration form for military service;

c) Reserve soldier record;

d) Certificate of registration for military service;

đ)[4] (abolished);

e) Introduction letter for transferring registration for military service;

g) Introduction letter for transferring reserve soldiers;

h) List of male citizens aged 17 in the year;

i) Registration book of citizens ready for conscription;

k) Registration book of reserve soldiers.

Article 4. First-time Registration for Military Service

1. The Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune signs the decision to call for registration for military service, the Certificate of Registration for Military Service, and transfers them to the People's Militia Committee of the commune and the agency or organization responsible for implementation.

2. Documents

a) Health declaration form for military service;

b) Copy of citizen identification card or identity card.

3. Implementation Procedures

a) Five days before the date of registration for military service, the People's Militia Committee of the commune or the agency or organization responsible must transfer the decision to call for registration for military service to the citizen. In cases where the agency or organization does not have a People's Militia Committee, the head or legal representative of the agency or organization is responsible for transferring the decision to call for registration for military service to the citizen;

b) After receiving the decision to call for registration for military service, the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune and the citizen who falls under Article 12 of the Law on Military Service No. 78/2015/QH13 are responsible for registering for military service online or directly at the People's Militia Committee of the commune. In cases where the agency or organization does not have a People's Militia Committee, the head or legal representative of the agency or organization is responsible for transferring the decision to call for registration for military service to the citizen, and organizing the first-time registration for military service at the place of residence;

c) Within one day, the People's Militia Committee of the commune is responsible for guiding the citizen to fill out the Health Declaration Form for Military Service, registering necessary information about the citizen in the List of Male Citizens Aged 17 in the Year, the Registration Book of Citizens Ready for Conscription, and transferring the Certificate of Registration for Military Service to the citizen immediately after registration;

d) Within five days, the People's Militia Committee of the commune is responsible for compiling the results and reporting to the Chairman of the People's Committee of the commune and the Regional Defense Command; managing the files of citizens who have registered for military service for the first time; the Regional Defense Command is responsible for compiling the results and reporting to the Command of the Capital City of Hanoi, the Command of Ho Chi Minh City, and the Provincial Military Command.

Article 5. Registration for Reserve Service

1. The Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall issue a decision to call up citizens who fall under the categories specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 18 of the Military Service Law for registration for reserve service and shall hand over this decision to the Military Command Board at the commune level for implementation.

2. Documents

a) Reserve military personnel form;

b) A copy or electronic version of the decision on discharge from military service, resignation from work in the Vietnam People's Army, or cessation of service in the Vietnam People's Public Security Force for non-commissioned officers, soldiers, professional military personnel, defense workers, and defense civil servants discharged or resigned from work in the Vietnam People's Army and citizens ceasing service in the Vietnam People's Public Security Force.

3. Implementation Procedures

a) At least five days before the date of registration for reserve service, the Military Command Board at the commune level, agency, or organization responsible shall transfer the decision to call up for military service registration to citizens who fall under the categories specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 18 of the Military Service Law each April. In cases where the agency or organization does not have a Military Command Board, the head or legal representative of the agency or organization shall be responsible for transferring the decision to call up for military service registration to the citizen.

Within fifteen working days from the date that citizens who fall under Clause 3 of Article 18 of the Military Service Law return to their place of residence, they are responsible for registering for reserve service online or directly at the Military Command Board at the commune level.

b) Within one day, the Military Command Board at the commune level is responsible for registering and creating a reserve military personnel form, entering it into the Reserve Military Personnel Registration Book. In cases where the agency or organization does not have a Military Command Board, the head or legal representative of the agency or organization is responsible for organizing the registration of reserve service for citizens at their place of residence.

c) Within five days, the Military Command Board at the commune level shall compile and report to the Defense Command Board of the region. The Defense Command Board of the region is responsible for compiling into the Reserve Military Personnel Registration Book.

Article 6. Supplementary Military Service Registration

1. Documents

Papers related to changes in job positions, educational qualifications, professional qualifications, health status, and other information relevant to military service obligations.

2. Procedures for Implementation

a) Within five days from the date of change in job position, educational qualifications, professional qualifications, health status, and other information relevant to military service obligations, citizens are responsible for registering supplementary military service online or directly at the Military Command Board at the commune level.

b) Within one day, the Military Command Board at the commune level shall implement supplementary military service registration; modify the changed information of citizens who have registered supplementary military service. In cases where the agency or organization does not have a Military Command Board, the head or legal representative of the agency or organization is responsible for organizing supplementary military service registration for citizens at their place of residence.

c) Within five days, the Military Command Board at the commune level shall compile and report to the Defense Command Board of the region regarding supplementary military service registration.

Article 7. Military service registration when changing place of residence or workplace, study location

1. Military service registration for transfer out

a) Documents

Introduction letter for transferring military service registration or introduction letter for transferring reserve military personnel;

Certificate of military service registration;

Confirmation of residence information issued by the police station of the commune or decision of the head of the organization regarding the change of new workplace or study location.

b) Procedure

Citizens who have registered for military service when changing place of residence or workplace, study location shall be responsible for completing the procedure for transferring military service registration online or directly at the Military Command Board of the commune. In cases where organizations do not have a Military Command Board, the head or authorized representative of the organization shall be responsible for organizing citizens to complete the procedure for transferring military service registration at their place of residence.

Within 01 day, the Military Command Board of the commune shall be responsible for processing the citizen's application for transferring military service registration and issuing the Introduction Letter for Transferring Military Service Registration or Introduction Letter for Transferring Reserve Military Personnel to the citizen, Reserve Military Personnel Form; removing from the Register of Citizens Ready for Conscription or the Register of Reserve Military Personnel.

Within 05 days, the Military Command Board of the commune shall compile the results and report to the Defense Command Board of the region.

2. Military service registration for transfer in

a) Documents

Introduction letter for transferring military service registration or introduction letter for transferring reserve military personnel;

Reserve Military Personnel Form.

b) Procedure

Within 05 days from the date of arrival at the new place of residence or workplace, study location, citizens shall be responsible for registering for military service transfer in online or directly at the Military Command Board of the commune. In cases where organizations do not have a Military Command Board, the head or authorized representative of the organization shall be responsible for organizing citizens to register for military service transfer in at their place of residence.

Within 01 day, the Military Command Board of the commune, organization shall be responsible for guiding citizens to register for military service transfer in; entering into the Register of Citizens Ready for Conscription or the Register of Reserve Military Personnel; establishing the Reserve Military Personnel Form.

Within 05 days, the Military Command Board of the commune shall compile the results and report to the Defense Command Board of the region.

Article 8. Temporary absence military service registration

1. Documents

Certificate of military service registration.

2. Procedures for Implementation

a) Citizens who have registered for military service, when leaving the place of residence or workplace, study location for three months or more must register for temporary absence military service online or directly at the Military Command Board of the commune. In cases where organizations do not have a Military Command Board, the head or authorized representative of the organization shall be responsible for organizing citizens to register for temporary absence military service at their place of residence.

Within 05 days from the date of returning to the place of residence or workplace, study location, citizens who have registered for temporary absence military service must re-register through online means or directly at the Military Command Board of the commune;

b) Within 01 day, the Military Command Board of the commune shall be responsible for processing the temporary absence military service registration; updating information in the Register of Citizens Ready for Conscription or the Register of Reserve Military Personnel; compiling a list of citizens who have registered for temporary absence military service or re-registration for citizens (in case of return);

c) Within 05 days, the Military Command Board of the commune shall compile the results and report to the Defense Command Board of the region.

Article 9. Registration for Exemption from Military Service during War Time

1. Documents

A copy or electronic version of the decision on appointment to position or a confirmation letter from the head of the agency or organization regarding the position exempted from military service during war time.

2. Procedures for Implementation

a) Within five days from the date when the citizen who has registered for military service receives the appointment decision or is assigned to a position exempted from military service during war time, the agency or organization where the citizen works shall notify or send a representative with the appointment decision or confirmation letter of the position exempted from military service during war time to the People's Military Command at the commune level to process the removal from the military service registration list. If the citizen no longer holds a position or title exempted from military service during war time, the agency or organization where the citizen works shall notify or send a representative to the People's Military Command at the commune level to re-register for military service.

b) Within five days, the People's Military Command at the commune level shall compile the results and report to the People's Defense Committee of the region; the People's Defense Committee of the region shall compile a separate list for management.

Article 10. Military Service of Female Citizens during Peace Time

1. When the Army needs to recruit female citizens for military service during peace time, the Minister of National Defense shall report to the Prime Minister to decide on allocating recruitment quotas for female citizens to enter military service as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 6 of the Law on Military Service Obligation.

2.[11] Based on the Prime Minister's Decision, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assigns the recruitment quota for female citizens to enter military service to the People's Committees at the commune level for implementation.

The People's Committee at the commune level shall implement the announcement to female citizens within the age range for military service; female citizens must submit a voluntary enlistment application confirmed by the People's Committee at the commune level where they reside.

3.[12] The People's Committee at the commune level shall carry out the recruitment and call-up of female citizens for military service according to the allocated quota, meeting the standards and time frame specified in the annual recruitment and call-up regulations.

Chapter III. REGIME AND POLICY OF CITIZENS DURING THE PERIOD OF MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION REGISTRATION, MEDICAL EXAMINATION, AND HEALTH CHECK

Article 11. Regime and Policy of Citizens During the Period of Military Service Obligation Registration

1. Citizens working in agencies and organizations receiving salaries from the state budget, state-owned enterprises during the period of military service obligation registration shall be entitled to their full salary, allowances, and travel expenses for going and returning home as prescribed by current laws.

2. Citizens not working in agencies and organizations receiving salaries from the state budget, state-owned enterprises during the period of military service obligation registration shall be guaranteed the following regimes:

a) Food allowance equivalent to the daily basic food allowance of infantry non-commissioned officers and soldiers;

b) Reimbursement of travel expenses for going and returning home as prescribed by current laws.

3. The regime and policy stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article shall apply to cases of citizens during the period of first-time military service obligation registration and registration for reserve service.

Article 12. Regime and Policy of Citizens During the Period of Military Service Obligation Medical Examination and Health Check

1. Citizens working in agencies and organizations receiving salaries from the state budget, state-owned enterprises during the period of medical examination and health check as decided by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall be entitled to their full salary, allowances currently received, and travel expenses for going and returning home as prescribed by current laws.

2. Citizens not working in agencies and organizations receiving salaries from the state budget, state-owned enterprises during the period of medical examination and health check as decided by the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall be guaranteed the following regimes:

a) Food allowance equivalent to the daily basic food allowance of infantry non-commissioned officers and soldiers;

b) Reimbursement of travel expenses for going and returning home as prescribed by current laws

Article 13. Implementation of payment for benefits

1. Principles of benefit entitlement

Time spent traveling to and from registration for military service or health examination lasting four hours or more on the same day shall be counted as a full day; less than four hours shall be counted as half a day.

2. Responsibility for payment

a)[14] Citizens working at agencies or organizations receiving salaries from the state budget, state-owned enterprises when performing registration for military service; undergoing health examinations pursuant to the decision of the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall be paid by their agencies, organizations, or enterprises.

b) [15] Citizens not working at agencies or organizations receiving salaries from the state budget, state-owned enterprises when performing registration for military service, undergoing health examinations pursuant to the decision of the Chairman of the People's Committee at the commune level shall be paid by the Military Command at the commune level and settled with the People's Committee at the commune level.

c) [16] (abolished).

Article 14. Budget Sources

1.[17] The costs for implementing registration for military service; health examinations for citizens working at agencies or organizations receiving salaries from the state budget, state-owned enterprises as stipulated in point a, Clause 2, Article 13 of this Decree shall be guaranteed by the state budget.

2.[18] The costs for implementing registration for military service; health examinations for citizens not working at agencies or organizations receiving salaries from the state budget, state-owned enterprises as stipulated in point b, Clause 2, Article 13 of this Decree shall be guaranteed by the local budget.

3.[19] (abolished).

Chapter IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Article 15. Ministry of National Defense

1.[20] Shall be responsible before the Government, take the lead, coordinate with relevant ministries, sectors, and government agencies to organize the implementation of this Decree.

2.[21] Direct and guide local military agencies to cooperate with related agencies, departments, and organizations to organize registration for military service.

3. Inspect, audit, and handle issues arising during the process of implementing registration for military service.

Article 16. Ministry of Finance

1. Direct and guide local financial agencies and organizations to implement regulations and policies for citizens during registration, health examinations for military service as prescribed in this Decree.

2. Direct local financial agencies and organizations within their functional responsibilities to cooperate with local military agencies to ensure funding sources; regulations and policies for citizens during registration, health examinations for military service and implement settlement according to the provisions of the law.

Article 17. Ministry of Public Security

1. Direct and guide local public security agencies to cooperate with local military agencies at the same level to implement procedures and formalities for registration for military service for citizens of conscription age as prescribed in this Decree.

2. Direct local public security agencies within their duties and powers to have the responsibility:

a) [22] Commune-level public security agencies, from the 25th to the 30th of the last month of each quarter, notify the Military Command at the commune level where the citizen has registered for military service if they are temporarily detained, imprisoned, or released; list of citizens subject to military service whose place of residence has changed;

b) [23] (abolished);

c) Cooperate with local military agencies and relevant agencies to inspect and handle violations of procedures and formalities for registration for military service as prescribed in this Decree and other legal documents.

Article 18. Ministry of Health

1. Direct and guide local medical facilities to cooperate with local military agencies at the same level to implement regulations on health examination and inspection for compulsory military service as stipulated in this Decree.

2. Direct local medical facilities to guide citizens to fill in personal information on the Health Examination Form when registering for compulsory military service for the first time; organize health examinations and inspections for citizens ready for enlistment and reserve military personnel in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Article 19. Ministry of Education and Training

1. Popularize, disseminate, and educate the law to students and trainees related to registration for compulsory military service.

2.[26] Direct and guide educational institutions to cooperate with local military agencies to implement procedures and formalities for citizens to register for compulsory military service when they are called to study at schools; compile lists and notify male citizens aged 17 years old in that year who are studying about the procedures and formalities for their first registration for compulsory military service with local military agencies.

Article 20. Other Ministries and Sectors

Based on their functions, tasks, and authorities, coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense to direct and guide subordinate agencies and units to implement regulations on procedures and formalities for registration and policies for citizens during the registration period, health examination, and inspection for compulsory military service as stipulated in this Decree and guiding documents.

Article 21. People's Committees at all levels

Direct local military agencies under their jurisdiction and relevant organizations and entities in the locality to organize and implement procedures and formalities for registration and policies for citizens during the registration period, health examination, and inspection for compulsory military service as stipulated in this Decree and regulations of the Ministry of National Defense on registration for compulsory military service.

Article 22. Military Regions, Provincial Military Commands, and Commune Militia and Self-Defense Forces Boards

1.[28] The Commandant of Military Region and Provincial Military Command have the responsibility to direct, guide, and inspect the implementation of registration for compulsory military service as stipulated in this Decree.

2.[29] (abolished).

3.[30] The Commune Militia and Self-Defense Forces Board shall carry out registration for compulsory military service according to the procedures and formalities prescribed in this Decree.

Chapter V. IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS[31]

Article 23. Effectiveness of Implementation

1. This Decree takes effect from April 8, 2016. Provisions regarding professional soldiers and defense workers and officials registering for reserve service take effect from July 1, 2016, the date when the Law on Professional Soldiers and Defense Workers and Officials comes into force.

2. Decree No. 83/2001/ND-CP dated November 9, 2001 of the Government on registration for compulsory military service ceases to be effective from the date this Decree takes effect.

Article 24. Responsibility for Implementation

The Minister, Heads of Ministries equivalent to Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairmen of Provincial People's Committees, organizations, individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Decree./.

[1] Decision No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military affairs when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, based on the following grounds:

Pursuant to Decree No. 78/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 1, 2025 of the Government detailing some articles and measures to organize and guide the implementation of the Law on Issuing Regulatory Legal Documents;

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of Local Administrative Bodies No. 72/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on National Defense No. 22/2018/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Militia and Self-Defense Forces No. 48/2019/QH14;

Pursuant to the Law on National Defense and Security Education No. 30/2013/QH13;

Pursuant to the Law on Compulsory Military Service No. 78/2015/QH13;

Pursuant to the Law on Reserve Mobilization Forces No. 53/2019/QH14;

Pursuant to the Law on Professional Soldiers, Defense Workers, and Defense Officials No. 98/2015/QH13;

Pursuant to the Law on Vietnam Coast Guard No. 33/2018/QH14;

Pursuant to the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of 11 Laws in the Field of National Defense No. 98/2025/QH15;

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

The Government promulgates the Decree amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military affairs when organizing two-level local administrative bodies.

[2] This Clause is amended and supplemented in accordance with point a, Clause 1, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military affairs when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[3] This Point is amended and supplemented in accordance with point b, Clause 1, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military affairs when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[4] This provision is repealed pursuant to Clause 17, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[5] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 2, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[6] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 3, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[7] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 4, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[8] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 5, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[9] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 6, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[10] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 7, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[11] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 8, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[12] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 8, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[13] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 9, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[14] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 10, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[15] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 10, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[16] This point is repealed pursuant to Clause 17, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[17] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 11, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[18] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 11, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[19] This point is repealed pursuant to Clause 17, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[20] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 12, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[21] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 12, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[22] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 13, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[23] This point is repealed pursuant to Clause 17, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administrative bodies, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[24] This Article is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 14, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administration, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[25] The name of this Article is amended pursuant to Point a, Clause 15, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administration, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[26] This Clause is amended pursuant to Point b, Clause 15, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administration, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[27] The name of this Article is amended pursuant to Point a, Clause 16, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administration, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[28] This Clause is amended pursuant to Point a, Clause 16, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administration, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[29] This Clause is repealed pursuant to Clause 17, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administration, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[30] This Clause is amended pursuant to Point b, Clause 16, Article 7 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administration, which takes effect from August 7, 2025.

[31] Articles 10 and 11 of Decree No. 220/2025/NĐ-CP amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees in the field of national defense and military when organizing two-level local administration, which takes effect from August 7, 2025, provide as follows:

"Article 10. Effective Date

This Decree takes effect from August 7, 2025.

Article 11. Responsibility for Implementation

Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees, municipal People's Committees directly under the central government, relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decree./.