Article 26 of the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens regulates how citizens can use ordinary passports and international travel documents when traveling abroad. These documents are the foundation for proving identity and citizenship, ensuring smooth immigration procedures at border checkpoints.
✅ Key Points of Article 26
Ordinary Passports
Used by Vietnamese citizens for general travel, business, study, tourism, or visiting relatives abroad.
Must remain valid and undamaged to be accepted by foreign authorities.
International Travel Documents
Issued under treaties between Vietnam and bordering countries.
Typically used for cross-border movement in special agreements, such as with Laos, Cambodia, or China.
Legal Obligations
Citizens must use their passports and travel documents strictly in accordance with the law.
Passports may not be altered, lent, or misused.
Any loss or damage must be reported immediately to the competent authority.
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