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What rights do foreigners who are subject to deportation have?

This article provides detailed information about the rights that foreigners have when they are subject to deportation in Vietnam. Find out what rights they can claim, and the legal provisions that protect the rights of foreigners during the deportation process. The article will help you better understand your rights and obligations when faced with this situation.

According to Article 7 of Decree 142/2021/ND-CP, the rights and obligations of people subject to the penalty of expulsion are specifically stipulated as follows:

Rights and obligations of people subject to the penalty of expulsion

1. A person subject to the penalty of expulsion has the right to:

a) Be informed of the reason for deportation and receive the deportation decision at least 48 hours before execution;

b) Be required to have an interpreter when working with competent authorities or persons;

c) Be entitled to the regimes prescribed in Decree No. 65/2020/ND-CP dated June 10, 2020 regulating the organization and regimes for people staying at accommodation establishments while waiting for exit;

d) Be allowed to bring their legal assets out of Vietnam's territory;

d) To make complaints and denunciations in accordance with the provisions of law on handling complaints and denunciations.

2. Obligations of the deported person:

a) Fully comply with the provisions stated in the decision on administrative sanctions that apply the penalty of expulsion;

b) Present identification documents as required by immigration authorities;

c) Comply with the provisions of Vietnamese law and be subject to the management of the police during the deportation procedures;

d) Promptly and fully comply with civil, administrative and economic obligations as prescribed by law (if any);

d) Complete the necessary procedures to leave Vietnamese territory.

Thus, based on the above provisions, foreigners subject to the penalty of deportation have the following rights:

- Be informed of the reason for deportation and receive the deportation decision at least 48 hours before execution.

- Be required to have an interpreter when working with authorities and competent persons.

- Implement the regimes prescribed in Decree 65/2020/ND-CP regulating the organization and regimes for people staying at accommodation establishments while waiting for exit.

- Be allowed to bring your legal assets out of Vietnam.

- To make complaints and denunciations according to the provisions of law on handling complaints and denunciations.