TO NOTIFY THE EXIT PLAN FOR PERFORMING NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY TASKS BEFORE 48 HOURS
On June 30, 2020, the Government issues the Decree No. 73/2020/ND-CP prescribing immigration control for persons who leave or enter Vietnam’s territory on national defense and security vehicles to perform national defense and security tasks.
Accordingly, at least 48 hours prior to exit, the managing agency shall notify in writing the approved plan, time and location, vehicle number, list and type of immigration papers of persons leaving or entering Vietnam’s territory on national defense and security vehicles to perform national defense and security tasks to the superior agency (the Border Guard Command or Immigration Department) of the immigration control unit in order to direct such unit in implementation.
Especially, in cases of emergency where it is impossible to carry out immigration procedures for persons who leave or enter Vietnam’s territory on national defense and security vehicles to perform rescue and salvage or pursue criminals, the managing agency shall notify in writing to the immigration control unit within 48 hours after a person on a national defense and security vehicle leaves or enters Vietnam’s territory to perform defense and security tasks.
The Minister of National Defense may allow persons on national defense and security vehicles of the Ministry of National Defense to follow immigration control in cases of emergency; the Minister of Public Security may allow persons on national defense and security vehicles of the Ministry of Public Security to follow immigration control in cases of emergency.
This Decree takes effect on July 01, 2020.
