Image of level 2 electronic identification for foreigners in Vietnam
From July 1 to August 19, the Ministry of Public Security will deploy nationwide the issuance of level 2 electronic identification accounts for foreigners residing in Vietnam and open a "50-day peak period for issuing level 2 electronic identification accounts for foreigners residing in Vietnam".
Báo Sài Gòn Giải phóng•02/07/2025
According to records, on the morning of July 2, at the headquarters of the Immigration Department (A08, Ministry of Public Security ), dozens of foreigners came to apply for level 2 electronic identification accounts to facilitate transactions and enjoy digital transformation benefits in Vietnam.
Data used to issue accounts includes personal information, passport number or international travel documents, permanent or temporary residence card, portrait photo, and biometric information. Photo: DO TRUNG The launch of the 50-day emulation movement to issue electronic identification for foreigners residing in Vietnam aims to focus on registering and creating level 2 electronic identification accounts for foreigners residing in Vietnam. Photo: DO TRUNG Colonel Nguyen Ba Tuan, Deputy Director of Department A08, directly inspected the work at the unit's public reception location on the first peak day. Photo: PHAM KIEN On the morning of July 2, according to records at A08 headquarters, there were many foreigners carrying out procedures to apply for level 2 identification accounts. Photo: DO TRUNG Staff enthusiastically guide and help foreigners living in Vietnam to declare information. Photo: DO TRUNG During the 50-day peak period, Unit A08 will work at full capacity, even outside of business hours, to receive requests from those in need, with no limit on applications per day. In addition, foreigners residing in Vietnam can install the VNeID electronic identification application and register with their own SIM card in Vietnam. This is very convenient for data synchronization, shortening the time for administrative procedures compared to before. Photo: DO TRUNG According to records, the procedures to complete the level 2 identification account issuance for foreigners living in Vietnam are quite quick, taking only about 5 minutes to complete. Photo: DO TRUNG Perform fingerprinting operation. Photo: DO TRUNG A08 staff enthusiastically support foreigners in applying for level 2 identification accounts. Photo: DO TRUNG
Colonel Nguyen Ba Tuan, Deputy Director of A08, emphasized that 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 legitimate rights during their stay and work 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 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, brings a convenient, safe and friendly administrative experience to foreigners in Vietnam.
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