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Tiếng Việt You are a police officer, a member of the public security force who wants to go abroad. Please read the regulations of the State and the Ministry of Public Security regarding "police officers traveling abroad". Read carefully to avoid making mistakes in your career!Is it difficult for Vietnamese police officers to go abroad?>>>
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International SIM cardAccording to Article 8 of Decree 136/ND-CP dated August 17, 2007, of the Government on exit and entry, "Ordinary passports are issued to all Vietnamese citizens." Therefore, any Vietnamese citizen who wishes to go abroad will be issued an ordinary passport. However, police officers must also comply with the regulations of the Ministry of Public Security. Regulations of the Ministry of Public Security on police officers going abroad:
On April 13, 2007, General Le Hong Anh, Member of the Politburo, Minister of Public Security, signed Decision No. 329/2007/QD-BCA (X11) promulgating regulations on temporary exit for personal reasons for officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilian employees of the People's Public Security Forces. This Decision replaces Decision No. 180/2000/QD-BCA (X18) dated February 28, 2000, of the Minister of Public Security.
Regulations on allowing police officers to travel abroad
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International SIM cardCases in which officers, soldiers, and civilian employees of the Public Security Forces are allowed to exit for personal reasons include: Going abroad for examination and treatment in necessary cases; taking or picking up relatives (parents, parents-in-law, spouse, children, siblings) to be treated abroad or to care for them during their treatment abroad; going abroad to handle the funeral of the above-mentioned relatives. Having relatives (as mentioned above) working, laboring, studying, or settling abroad and invited to visit; taking children to study abroad or welcoming them back home.
- Invited by state agencies, political organizations, political-social organizations, or units of the People's Army to go abroad for sightseeing or tourism; invited by the political organization or socio-professional organization where the spouse of the officer or soldier is working, or where the spouse is an officer or soldier of the Public Security Forces, to go abroad together for sightseeing or tourism.
- Visiting and touring countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) organized by a travel agency with international tour operating functions.
- Cases outside the above regulations will be considered and decided by the Ministry's leadership. However, travel to countries such as China, the US, and European countries will be greatly restricted.
- The government does not prohibit police officers from going abroad
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Police officers sent on international missions by their superiors will be issued official passports. This makes it very easy to travel abroad. An official passport also helps you get a visa more easily and comes with its own privileges.
The time spent abroad is counted as annual leave from the year of departure; the time between subsequent departures must be at least 2 years. If you exceed the permitted time, you will be fined or even disciplined.
Reasons why police officers are restricted from traveling abroad
However, in reality, police officers traveling abroad is restricted and requires strict approval. Personal reasons must all be approved by the head of the unit. After receiving permission from the Ministry's leadership, you need to prepare the passport application documents to submit to the Immigration Management Agency of the Province or City directly under the central government where you reside. The reasons why Vietnamese police are restricted from going abroad are:
- To maintain the force to ensure security and order for the people. Police officers are the main security force of society. Therefore, they are not allowed to be absent for personal reasons.
- To prevent being kidnapped by hostile forces to obtain information about the organization and classified documents. To protect police officers from becoming assassination targets by terrorists.
- To prevent them from being tempted, lured, and then deserting to live abroad. To prevent them from being enticed by hostile elements and becoming spies.
For security reasons, police officers are restricted from going abroad.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you have a clear understanding of whether police officers are allowed to go abroad. Accurate information from the Ministry of Public Security helps you avoid misunderstandings from information spread by anti-state forces online. There is no regulation prohibiting police officers from going abroad. If you are a police officer or have a relative who is, you can rest assured.
