Under Vietnam’s Law on Exit and Entry of Vietnamese Citizens, certain groups of individuals are entitled to be issued diplomatic passports. These passports serve as official state documents, allowing holders to travel abroad while representing Vietnam in diplomatic, governmental, and international capacities.
✅ Who Is Eligible for a Diplomatic Passport?
Diplomatic passports are granted to the following groups:
Senior leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the State, the National Assembly, and the Government.
Officials assigned to work in Vietnamese diplomatic missions, consular offices, and international organizations.
Individuals holding diplomatic ranks such as attachés, military attachés, and their deputies.
Spouses, under-18 children, and in some cases, family members who accompany officials during their term of duty abroad.
Other persons as defined by international treaties or assigned by competent authorities for diplomatic purposes.
🔄 Purpose and Use of Diplomatic Passports
Official duty only: A diplomatic passport can only be used for state missions, foreign affairs, and official assignments abroad.
Not valid for personal travel: Holders must use an ordinary passport or apply for a Vietnam visa if they wish to travel for tourism, business, or family visits.
🌏 Traveling to Vietnam with the Right Visa
Even if you are a diplomatic passport holder, not all travel purposes qualify under its usage. For personal trips, you will need proper immigration documents.
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