Decision No. 98-TTg on amending Section 3, Article 1 of the Regulation on managing delegations going abroad and delegations coming to our country issued pursuant to Decree No. 12-CP dated December 1, 1992.

Decision No. 98-TTg amends the concept of 'going for personal matters' in Section 3, Article 1 of the Regulation on managing delegations going abroad and coming to our country, excluding Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study. Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study shall be considered and decided upon by the Ministry of Education and Training according to Directive No. 270-CT.

Document No.98-TTg
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byPhan Văn Khải — Thủ tướng
Updated02/07/2026
SectorLabour, War Invalids and Social Affairs
FieldUncategorized
Issued date17/03/1993
Effective date17/03/1993
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 98-TTg amends the concept of 'going for personal matters' in Section 3, Article 1 of the Regulation on managing delegations going abroad and coming to our country, excluding Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study. Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study shall be considered and decided upon by the Ministry of Education and Training according to Directive No. 270-CT.

Scope of application

Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study shall be managed by educational management agencies, internal affairs agencies, and diplomatic agencies.

Key points

  • Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study shall not be considered as 'going for personal matters' and shall not fall under the provisions of Section 3, Article 1 of the Regulation on managing delegations going abroad and coming to our country.
  • The Ministry of Education and Training shall consider and decide on Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study according to Directive No. 270-CT dated July 23, 1992 of the Prime Minister.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Reducing the burden on Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study, they do not have to comply with the regulations on 'going for personal matters'.
  • Enhancing effective management of international education activities.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Are Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study affected by the Regulation on managing delegations going abroad?

No, Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study are not included in the concept of 'going for personal matters' and do not have to comply with the provisions of Section 3, Article 1 of the Regulation on managing delegations going abroad.

How will the Ministry of Education and Training consider and decide on Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study?

Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study shall be considered and decided upon by the Ministry of Education and Training according to Directive No. 270-CT dated July 23, 1992 of the Prime Minister.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect immediately upon issuance and relevant agencies must implement it accordingly./

Do Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study need to obtain permission beforehand?

No, Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study do not need to obtain permission before studying abroad.

How does this decision affect the management of international education?

This decision helps enhance effective management of international education activities while reducing the burden on Vietnamese citizens going abroad for self-funded study.

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Pursuant to …;

OF THE PRIME MINISTER

Regarding the amendment of Section 3, Article 1 of the Regulation on managing foreign delegations and delegations from abroad entering our country issued pursuant to Decree No. 12/CP dated December 1, 1992.

Considering the report No. 8136/HSSV dated December 17, 1992 of the Minister of Education and Training; the opinion of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the letter No. 611-A11 dated January 8, 1993 regarding the request for permission to amend Section 3, Article 1 of the Regulation on managing our delegations going abroad and delegations from abroad coming to our country issued together with Decree No. 12-CP dated December 1, 1992,

PRIME MINISTER

- The concept of "personal affairs" mentioned in Section 3, Article 1 of the Regulation on managing our delegations going abroad and delegations from abroad coming to our country issued pursuant to Decree No. 12-CP dated December 1, 1992 does not include Vietnamese citizens studying abroad under their own arrangements.

 

DECISION:

Article 1. Vietnamese citizens studying abroad, including those studying under their own arrangements, shall be considered and decided upon by the Ministry of Education and Training in accordance with Directive No. 270-CT dated July 23, 1992 of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers (now the Prime Minister).

- The Minister of Education and Training, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Minister of Foreign Affairs; heads of ministries equivalent to ministries, agencies under the Government; Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

Article 2. - The Minister of Education and Training, the Minister of Public Security, the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Heads of ministerial-level agencies, agencies under the Government; Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

 

 

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