Issuing level 2 electronic identification accounts for foreigners residing in Vietnam

From July 1, the Ministry of Public Security will nationwide deploy the issuance of level 2 electronic identification accounts to foreigners residing in Vietnam.

On July 1, according to information from the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security (A08), 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.

Officers of the Immigration Department - Hanoi City Police carry out procedures to issue level 2 electronic identification accounts for foreigners residing 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.

According to the representative of A08, for the management agency, 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 for foreigners in Vietnam.

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 for account issuance includes personal information, passport number or international travel document, permanent or temporary residence card, portrait photo, and biometric information.

Foreigners go directly to the immigration management agency under the Ministry of Public Security to register for a level 2 electronic identification account. The agency receiving the application and carrying out the procedure: Immigration Management Department or Immigration Management Department of the provincial police. The agency competent to issue electronic identification accounts: Department of Administrative Police for Social Order, Ministry of Public Security.

The processing time is no more than 3 working days for cases of issuing level 2 electronic identification accounts with information about facial photos and fingerprints in the National Database on Immigration. No more than 7 working days for cases of issuing level 2 electronic identification accounts but without information about facial photos and fingerprints in the National Database on Immigration.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/cap-tai-khoan-dinh-danh-dien-tu-muc-do-2-cho-nguoi-nuoc-ngoai-cu-tru-tai-viet-nam-post801980.html