Under the Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens, immigration papers are the essential documents issued by competent Vietnamese authorities that allow citizens to travel internationally and prove their identity.
✅ Types of Immigration Papers
Vietnamese citizens may be issued the following documents:
Ordinary Passport – used for tourism, study, work, or personal travel abroad.
Diplomatic Passport – granted to high-ranking officials and individuals on official state duty.
Official Passport – issued to government employees and those traveling for public service tasks.
International Travel Document – special papers allowing border crossing under treaties between Vietnam and neighboring countries.
📌 Importance of Immigration Papers
Serve as proof of identity and nationality.
Enable legal exit and entry through Vietnam’s border gates.
Ensure compliance with both Vietnamese law and international agreements.
Protect the rights and obligations of Vietnamese citizens while abroad.
🌏 Support from Vietnam Entry Visa
For foreigners planning to visit Vietnam, valid immigration papers (passports) are required to apply for a visa.
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