More than 50 Lao nationals gain Vietnamese citizenship
Once gaining Vietnamese citizenship, they will have equal rights and obligations as other citizens. All levels of government will create favorable conditions for them to participate in economic and social activities, contributing to the local development.
| Son La: 88 Lao nationals granted Vietnamese citizenship | |
| 38 Laotian in Kon Tum granted Vietnamese citizenship | |
| Quang Tri: Lao nationals receive Vietnamese citizenship |
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| 15 Lao national living in Dak Glei district of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum granted Vietnamese citizenship certificates |
On December 16, 15 Lao nationals living in Dak Glei district of the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum were granted Vietnamese citizenship certificates.
In accordance with President Nguyen Phu Trong’s Decision No. 1845 dated November 1, 2019, 15 Lao immigrants received Vietnamese citizenship. They are residing in two border districts of Dak Glei and Ngoc Hoi of Kon Tum province.
Earlier, in April 2019, President Nguyen Phu Trong also signed a decision to grant Vietnamese citizenship to a total of 38 Lao nationals.
The authorities and local authorities will guide and help these new Vietnamese citizens to carry out administrative procedures to ensure their citizenship, so that they can stabilize their lives and integrate into the socio-economic life in the locality.
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