From July 1, the Ministry of Public Security will nationwide deploy the issuance of level 2 electronic identification accounts to foreigners residing in Vietnam.
Issuing level 2 electronic identification for foreigners with temporary and permanent residence cards in Vietnam
According to the Immigration Department (Ministry of Public Security), the issuance of electronic identification accounts helps foreigners easily carry out administrative procedures online, reducing time, paperwork and direct contact, while ensuring authenticity and protecting legal rights while living and working in Vietnam.
In addition, level 2 electronic identification accounts also facilitate foreigners to use many digital utilities in Vietnam such as: verifying information in banking transactions, registering to rent a house, using public services, storing electronic residence cards and other legal documents on the VNeID application.
For management agencies, establishing a unified and consistent "digital profile" for each individual foreigner contributes to improving the efficiency of verification, authentication, residence management, prevention and handling of violations if any.
This policy not only serves management requirements but more importantly aims to bring a convenient, safe and friendly administrative experience to foreigners in Vietnam.
This implementation is based on Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP dated June 25, 2024 of the Government regulating electronic identification and authentication, which stipulates the order and procedures for granting electronic identification accounts to foreigners, effective from July 1, 2024.
On July 19, 2024, the Minister of Public Security issued Decision No. 5349/QD-BCA-C06 on promulgating newly issued and amended administrative procedures in the field of electronic identification and authentication under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Public Security, including the procedure for registering a level 2 electronic identification account for foreigners (implemented at the central and provincial levels).
The issuance of electronic identification accounts for foreigners residing in Vietnam is chaired by the Immigration Department and the Department of Administrative Police for Social Order (Ministry of Public Security).
Data used to issue accounts includes personal information, passport number or international travel documents, permanent or temporary residence card, portrait photo, biometric information.
The subjects performing this administrative procedure are foreigners who have been granted permanent residence cards or temporary residence cards in Vietnam.
Opening a 50-day peak period to issue electronic identification to foreigners
Colonel Nguyen Ba Tuan, Deputy Director of the Immigration Department, said that in order to prepare for the implementation and facilitate the procedures for foreigners living, working and studying in Vietnam, the Immigration Department has been piloting the system since July 2025. The Department has received 333 applications and smoothly operated the level 2 electronic identification system for foreigners residing in Vietnam.
Colonel Nguyen Ba Tuan added that the Ministry of Public Security has launched a 50-day peak period to issue electronic identification to foreigners. The implementation period is from July 1, 2025 to August 19, 2025.
According to the Immigration Department, granting electronic identification accounts to foreigners in Vietnam is an inevitable step forward, in line with the trend of modern management and national digital transformation.
Although there are still many challenges, with the strong direction of the Government and the consensus of agencies and localities, this policy will contribute to improving the effectiveness of state management, ensuring the legitimate rights of foreigners, and at the same time promoting the image of a transparent, safe and friendly digital Vietnam.
Electronic identification for foreigners is an important step in administrative procedure reform and digital transformation, contributing to creating favorable conditions for foreigners to live, work and travel in Vietnam, in line with the goal of promoting digital transformation of the Government and the Ministry of Public Security.
VN (according to VNA)Source: https://baohaiphongplus.vn/cap-dinh-danh-dien-tu-muc-do-2-cho-nguoi-nuoc-ngoai-cu-tru-tai-viet-nam-415399.html
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