Subjects of application

This Law applies to Vietnamese agencies, organizations, households and citizens and overseas Vietnamese who still hold the Vietnamese nationality and return to live in Vietnam.

Citizens' right to freedom of residence

Citizens have the right to freedom of residence under the provisions of this Law and other relevant laws. Citizens qualified for registration of permanent residence or temporary residence may request competent state agencies to register their permanent residence or temporary residence.

Citizens' right to freedom of residence is only limited under decisions of competent state agencies and in accordance with the order and procedures prescribed by law.

 Principles for residence and residence administration

1. Observing the Constitution and law.

2. Ensuring harmony between the lawful rights and interests of citizens and the interests of the State, the community and the society; combining the assurance of the right to freedom of residence and other fundamental rights of citizens and the responsibilities of the State with the performance of the tasks of socio-economic construction and development, the maintenance of defense and security and the preservation of social order and safety.

3. The permanent and temporary residence registration order and procedures must be simple, convenient, timely, accurate, public, transparent and trouble-free; residence administration must be efficient.

4. Every change in residence must be registered; each person may register his/her permanent residence or temporary residence at one place only.

For further details, Please see a reference translation at    : http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/lists/vn%20bn%20php%20lut/view_detail.aspx?itemid=3710