Law on Tourism 2005

LAW ON TOURISM

(Law No. 44/2005/QH11)

Pursuant to the 1992 Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, which was amended and supplemented under Resolution No. 51/2001/QH10 of the Xth National Assembly, 10^th session, on December 25, 2001;

This law provides for tourism.

Chapter I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1.- Scope of application

This Law provides for tourism resources and activities; rights and obligations of tourists, organizations and individuals doing tourism business and other organizations and individuals engaged in tourism-related activities.

Article 2.- Subjects of application

1. Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in tourism activities in the territory of Vietnam;

2. Agencies, organizations, individuals and local communities engaged in tourism-related activities.

Article 3.- Application of the law on tourism

1. The subjects stipulated in Article 2 of this Law shall abide by the provisions of this Law and other relevant provisions of Vietnamese law.

2. Where the treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party contain provisions different from those of this Law, the provisions of such treaties shall apply. In cases where the Vietnam laws or treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a contracting party do not stipulate, parties engaged in tourism activities may agree to apply international customs provided that as they are not against the fundamental principles of Vietnamese law.

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Article 87.- Implementation provisions

1. This Law takes effect as of January 1, 2006.

2. The Tourism Ordinance of February 8, 1999, shall cease to be effective as of the date on which this Law takes effect.

3. National tourist zones and tourist cities which have been recognized; tourist accommodation establishments which have been classified; organizations and individuals doing tourism business which have been granted international travel business licenses; and tourist guides who have been granted tourist guides cards before this Law takes effect and not in contravention of the provisions of this Law shall continue to be valid; in cases of non-compliance with the provisions of this Law, adjustment must be made to ensure compliance.

Article 88.- Detailing and guidance of implementation

The Government shall detail and guide the implementation of this Law

This Law was passed on June 14, 2005 by the 11^th National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.