For Vietnamese citizens working or residing abroad, Article 13 of the Law on Entry and Exit outlines the rules for issuance and renewal of diplomatic passports and official passports at overseas Vietnamese representative missions. This ensures government officials, diplomats, and eligible citizens maintain valid travel documents while serving abroad.
✅ Key Provisions on Overseas Issuance and Renewal
Competent Authorities
Diplomatic and official passports can be issued or renewed by Vietnamese representative missions abroad, including embassies and consulates.
Eligible Applicants
Officials, diplomats, public servants, and military officers assigned to work overseas.
Family members of eligible persons, if covered by the law (e.g., spouses and children traveling during the term of office).
Application Requirements Applicants must provide:
Completed passport application form.
Valid documents proving eligibility (assignment decision, official appointment, etc.).
Typically within 5 working days after submission of a complete dossier.
In special or urgent cases, representative missions coordinate directly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Public Security for expedited handling.
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