Viet Nam to issue digital identity accounts for foreigners over 50 days
VGP - The Ministry of Public Security will launch a 50-day campaign—from July 1 to August 19, 2025—to issue Level-2 digital identity accounts to foreign nationals residing in Viet Nam. This initiative targets individuals holding valid permanent or temporary residence cards.
The issuance of digital identity accounts for foreigners there is expected to meet their rising demand for streamlined and secure access to public administrative services
The campaign is part of efforts to support Viet Nam's growing international integration. As the number of foreigners living, studying, working, and traveling in the country increases, there is a rising demand for streamlined and secure access to public administrative services.
Holders of a Level-2 digital identity account can enjoy benefits to authenticate information for banking and rental agreements; access public services more conveniently and store electronic residence cards and other official documents via the VNeID mobile application, available on both Google Play and Apple App Store.
Application Procedure
According to Decision No. 5349/QD-BCA-C06 dated July 19, 2024, the following steps apply:
Step 1:
Visit an immigration management office under the Ministry of Public Security to apply.
Step 2:
Present your passport or valid travel document, and complete the Digital Identity Account Registration Form (Form TK01), as issued with Decree No. 69/2024/NĐ-CP dated June 25, 2024.
The form must include: a verified mobile phone number, an email address (if available), and any additional information to be integrated into the national digital identity system
Step 3:
An officer will enter your information into the system, collect your facial image and fingerprints, and verify them against the national immigration database. Your consent will be confirmed before registration proceeds.
Step 4:
The request is submitted to the electronic identity and authentication authority for account creation.
Step 5:
You will receive the result of your registration via the VNeID app, your verified mobile number, or email.
Processing Time
Within three working days: If your biometric data already exists in the immigration database
Within seven working days: If no biometric data is available
Note: This procedure is free of charge.
Special Cases
Foreign nationals under 14 must be accompanied by a guardian or legal representative
For children aged 6 to under 14, the guardian must use their own verified mobile number to complete the application on the child's behalf
Where to Apply
In Ha Noi:
Immigration Management Office, Ha Noi City Police
Address: No. 44 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, Ha Noi
Hotlines: 0692.191.506 or 0912.691.388
In Ho Chi Minh City:
Immigration Management Office, HCM City Police
Address: No. 196 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Xuan Hoa Ward
Hotline: 0283.829.9398
Foreigners are encouraged to complete their registration during this campaign period to take full advantage of the enhanced digital services./.
