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
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Competent Authorities
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Diplomatic and official passports can be issued or renewed by Vietnamese representative missions abroad, including embassies and consulates.
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Eligible Applicants
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Officials, diplomats, public servants, and military officers assigned to work overseas.
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Family members of eligible persons, if covered by the law (e.g., spouses and children traveling during the term of office).
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Application Requirements
Applicants must provide:-
Completed passport application form.
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Valid documents proving eligibility (assignment decision, official appointment, etc.).
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Current passport (for renewal).
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Passport-sized photos meeting Vietnamese standards.
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Processing Time
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Typically within 5 working days after submission of a complete dossier.
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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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Express Vietnam e-Visa services (1–2 business days).
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Urgent visa solutions for last-minute travel.
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Visa renewal and extension services for longer stays.
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Dedicated support for both Vietnamese citizens abroad and foreign travelers visiting Vietnam.
Whether you are a government official abroad or a traveler planning a trip to Vietnam, Vietnam Entry Visa ensures smooth, compliant, and fast visa processing.