Decision No. 958/2005/QĐ-CTN On Granting Vietnamese Citizenship

This Decision stipulates the granting of Vietnamese citizenship to seven foreign citizens residing in Vietnam, including those from Taiwan (China), Cambodia, Pakistan, and stateless individuals. The Decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

Document No.958/2005/QĐ-CTN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byTrần Đức Lương — Chủ tịch
Updated29/06/2026
Issued date26/08/2005
Effective date20/09/2005
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decision stipulates the granting of Vietnamese citizenship to seven foreign citizens residing in Vietnam, including those from Taiwan (China), Cambodia, Pakistan, and stateless individuals. The Decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

Scope of application

Foreign citizens residing in Vietnam

Key points

  • The President grants Vietnamese citizenship to seven foreign citizens named in the attached list.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps foreign citizens enjoy the rights of Vietnamese citizens, promoting integration and community development.
  • Negative impact: May cause some administrative procedures to be complex for authorities in verifying files.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which foreign citizens are granted citizenship?

According to this Decision, seven foreign citizens named in the attached list are granted Vietnamese citizenship.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

What must foreign citizens do to be granted citizenship?

According to the document, only the names of foreign citizens approved by the President for citizenship are listed. Citizens do not need to undertake specific procedures.

How many people does this Decision apply to?

This Decision applies to seven foreign citizens named in the attached list.

When do foreign citizens obtain Vietnamese citizenship?

According to the Decision, the citizens were approved on the date the decision was issued.

Full text

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 958/2005/QĐ-CTN
Hanoi, August 26, 2005

Pursuant to …;

Regarding the Granting of Vietnamese Citizenship

PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to Article 103 and Article 106 of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1992 as amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 dated December 25, 2001 of the Tenth National Assembly, tenth session;

WHEREAS, the Law on Vietnamese Nationality 1998;

Considering the proposal of the Government at the Report No. 49/CP-XDPL dated April 20, 2005,

DECISION:

Article 1. Grant Vietnamese citizenship to seven individuals named in the attached list.

Article 2. This Decision takes effect from the date of signature.

The Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, the Director of the President's Office, and the individuals named in the list referred to in Article 1 shall be responsible for implementing this Decision.

 

PRESIDENT OF THE STATE

(Signed)


 
 Tran Duc Luong  

LIST

FOREIGN CITIZENS RESIDING IN VIETNAM

ARE GRANTED VIETNAMESE CITIZENSHIP

(attached to Decision No. 958/2005/QĐ-CTN dated August 26, 2005

of the President)

 

I. CITIZENS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

1. Tạ Kim Phu, born on December 24, 1973 in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese name: Tạ Kim Phu

Currently residing at: 195/20 BINH THOI STREET, WARD 9, DISTRICT 11, HO CHI MINH CITY.

2. Tạ Khương Tịnh, born on March 17, 1971 in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese name: Tạ Khương Tịnh

Currently residing at: 195/20 BINH THOI STREET, WARD 9, DISTRICT 11, HO CHI MINH CITY.

 

II. CITIZENS OF CAMBODIA

3. Eap Hiền, born in 1946 in Cambodia

Vietnamese name: Diệp Hiền

Currently residing at: 730/29A1 TRAN HUNG DAO STREET, WARD 2, DISTRICT 5, HO CHI MINH CITY.

4. Phou Sok Leng, born in 1950 in Cambodia

Vietnamese name: Phú Linh

Currently residing at: 730/29A1 TRAN HUNG DAO STREET, WARD 2, DISTRICT 5, HO CHI MINH CITY.

 

III. CITIZENS OF PAKISTAN

5. Jacob Khan, born in 1951 in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnamese name: Hoàng Văn Khan

Currently residing at: HOUSE NO. 45/8 NAM KY KHOI GHIA STREET, WARD NGUYEN THAI Binh, DISTRICT 1, HO CHI MINH CITY.

 

IV. STATELESS PERSONS

6. Vi lay Viraphon, born on April 8, 1938 in Thailand

Vietnamese name: Vi Lay

Currently residing at: ROOM 133, HOUSE B7, WARD QUYNH LOI, DISTRICT HAIBATRUNG, HANOI CITY.

7. Nang Cha Lơn - Dím Dày Luổng, born in 1932 in Thailand

Vietnamese name: Quý Dím Dày Luổng

Currently residing at: ROOM 9, HOUSE D1, WARD VAN MEIU, NAM DINH CITY, NAM DINH PROVINCE./.

CHAIRMAN
(Signed)
Tran Duc Luong
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