ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION OF FOREIGNERS

Procedures for issuance of electronic identification accounts from September 28, 2026

Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP dated June 25, 2024 , effective from July 1, 2024, which details electronic identities, electronic identification accounts, electronic authentication, order and procedures for issuance, locking and unlocking electronic identity cards

From September 28, 2026, Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP is amended and supplemented by Decree No. 320/2026/ND-CP dated August 13, 2026, in particular, the order and procedures for issuance of electronic identification accounts for foreigners.

STEPS TO ISSUE AN E-IDENTIFICATION ACCOUNT FOR FOREIGNERS: 

1. Foreigners who come to the immigration management agency of the provincial police to present their passports or papers valid for international travel and carry out procedures for issuance of electronic identification accounts.
2. Foreigners must provide complete and accurate information on the application form for an electronic identification account according to Form TK01, in which:
   • Clearly provide the owner’s mobile subscriber number. 
   • The foreigner’s e-mail address (if any) and 
   • Other information is proposed to be integrated into the National Identification Application.

3. State agencies update the electronic identification and authentication system:
   • Collect facial photos and fingerprints of foreigners to authenticate with the National Immigration Database. 
   • Install on the digital device and install the National Identifier App.
   • Declare the information according to the instructions on the National Identification Application.
   • Send a request for issuance of an e-identification account to the agency managing and operating the e-identification and authentication system.
   • The agency managing and operating the electronic identification and authentication system shall notify the account registration result via the National Identification Application or the owner’s mobile subscriber number or email address.

4. For foreigners under 14 years of age, guardians:
   • The represented person and his/her representative or guardian go to the immigration management agency of the provincial-level Police to carry out procedures for issuance of an electronic identification account.
   • Representatives and guardians use their genuine mobile subscriber numbers to declare and register for issuance of electronic identification accounts for foreigners under 14 years old, guardians and representatives.

WHO ARE THE FOREIGNERS NEED TO COMPLY?

This Decree applies to Vietnamese agencies, organizations and citizens; foreign organizations and individuals residing and operating in the territory of Vietnam that directly participate in or are related to electronic identification, authentication and electronic identity activities:

1. Legal representatives of enterprises.
2. Head of the representative office of the foreign company.
3. Experts, managers and relatives when living and working in Vietnam.

HOW TO MANAGE THE PROCEDURES IN LEGAL AND OPTIMAL WAYS?

As a foreigner living and working in Vietnam, it is necessary to especially ensure the procedures for visas, work permits, temporary residence cards, corporate legal entity documents, and genuine phone sim cards to choose one of two ways:

1. Directly bring the dossier and contact the immigration management agency of the provincial police to carry out the procedures:
   • Interpreters need to be prepared.
   • Time to queue and wait in order.
   • Complete the documents and details as required.

2. Through the package management from VIVA Business Consulting:
   • Be consulted and prepare all documents and information in advance.
   • Interpretation and application assistance are included.
   • Get proactive work schedule management.
   • No time spent arranging and traveling many times due to errors.

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