Circular No. 93/2014/TT-BTC guides on the exemption of nationality fees, civil status registration fees, and residence registration fees for persons permitted to reside under the Agreement between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic regarding the resolution of free migration and non-marital marriage issues in the border areas of the two countries.

CIRCULAR

Guidelines on exemption from nationality fees, civil status registration fees, and residence registration for

persons permitted to reside pursuant to the agreement between the Government

of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic regarding the resolution of issues concerning free migration and non-marital marriage in the border areas of the two countries

Pursuant to the Agreement between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic dated July 8, 2013 on the resolution of issues concerning free migration and non-marital marriage in the border areas of the two countries (hereinafter referred to as the Agreement); Implementing Decision No. 2627/QĐ-TTg dated December 31, 2013 of the Prime Minister approving the Project to implement the Agreement;

The Minister of Finance issues this Circular guiding the exemption of nationality fees, civil status registration fees, and residence registration for persons permitted to reside pursuant to the Agreement when handling procedures related to nationality, civil status registration, residence registration, and other documents related to personal identity as follows:

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This Circular guides the exemption of fees for persons permitted by competent Vietnamese authorities to reside pursuant to the Agreement when handling procedures related to nationality, civil status registration, residence registration, and other documents related to personal identity.

Based on the Ordinance on Fees and Charges No. 38/2001/PL-UBTVQH10 dated August 28, 2001;

Pursuant to Decree No. 57/2002/NĐ-CP dated June 3, 2002 and Decree No. 24/2006/NĐ-CP dated March 6, 2006 of the Government detailing the implementation of the Ordinance on Fees and Charges;

Pursuant to Decree No. 215/2013/NĐ-CP dated December 23, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Finance;

The subjects exempted from fees are persons permitted by competent Vietnamese authorities to reside, specifically:

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Tax Policy,

1. Persons who migrated freely in the border area of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam or the Lao People's Democratic Republic before 1985;

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

2. Persons who migrated freely in the border area of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam or the Lao People's Democratic Republic from 1986 to July 8, 2013, with the following conditions:

Article 2. Applicability

- Respecting the laws of the country of residence and not violating criminal laws;

- Having stable living conditions, owning fixed assets such as houses and land for cultivation in the country of residence;

- Not being sought for arrest or serving a sentence according to the laws of their home country.

3. Persons who migrated freely in the border areas of the two countries from 1986 to July 8, 2013, who do not meet all three conditions specified in Clause 2 of this Article and have been returned by Laos and subsequently accepted by Vietnam.

4. Persons who entered into non-marital relationships and registered their marriages according to the laws of each country and wish to apply for permission to reside in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

1. This Circular takes effect from August 29, 2014, and will cease to be effective upon termination of the Agreement.

2. Persons who migrated freely after July 8, 2013, are not subject to this Circular.

3. Repeal Clause 4, Article 2 and Clause 2, Article 4 of Circular No. 146/2009/TT-BTC dated July 20, 2009 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the collection, submission, and management of nationality-related fee settlement procedures.

Article 3. Implementation Organization

4. Chairmen of People's Committees of border provinces between Vietnam and Laos and relevant agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular. In the course of implementation, if there are difficulties, they are requested to promptly report to the Ministry of Finance for study and guidance./.

2. Persons who migrated freely after July 8, 2013 are not subject to this Circular.

3. Repeal Clause 4, Article 2 and Clause 2, Article 4 of Circular No. 146/2009/TT-BTC dated July 20, 2009 of the Ministry of Finance guiding the collection, payment, and management of fees for handling matters related to nationality.

4. The Chairmen of the People's Committees of border provinces between Vietnam and Laos and relevant agencies shall be responsible for implementing this Circular. In case of difficulties during implementation, it is requested that agencies, organizations, and individuals promptly report to the Ministry of Finance for study and guidance./.