Last Change:

05/26/2025

Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Year: 1992

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/tranlation_of_vietnams_new_constitution_enuk_2.pdf
Description

The Constitution establishes the nation's fundamental principles, organizational structures, and the rights and duties of its citizens. It enshrines human rights, the political system, economic policies, cultural and educational frameworks, and the structure of state institutions.  Article 49 outlines that Vietnam will consider granting asylum to foreigners who face harm due to their efforts for freedom, national independence, socialism, democracy, peace, and scientific work.

Selected provisions
Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam - Generic

Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam - Generic

Article 49 - Asylum

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam shall consider granting asylum to foreigners who are at risk because of their struggle for freedom, national independence, socialism, democracy and peace or scientific work.