Vietnamese citizens aged six or older who have been issued a valid citizen identity card or identity card may obtain a Level-1 or Level-2 electronic identification account upon request. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhựt An

HÀ NỘI — Foreign nationals who lawfully enter or reside in Việt Nam will be eligible to obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request, under a newly issued Government decree amending and supplementing Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP, dated June 25, 2024, on electronic identification and authentication.

The new decree also amends Article 4.4 on electronic identification and authentication principles, stating that individuals and organisations are not required to submit documents when the relevant data have been integrated.

Specifically, Vietnamese citizens aged six or older who have been issued a valid citizen identity card or identity card may obtain a Level-1 or Level-2 electronic identification account upon request. Vietnamese citizens under six who have been issued an identity card may obtain a Level-1 electronic identification account upon request.

Agencies and organisations established or registered for operation in Việt Nam may also obtain electronic identification accounts at any level upon request.

Notably, the new decree adds a list of documents issued to agencies, organisations and individuals that can be integrated and updated on the national identification app. The list includes 66 types of documents issued to individuals, such as birth certificates, residence information certificates, ordinary passports, visas, vehicle registration certificates, driving and investment licences.

It also includes 140 types of documents issued to agencies and organisations, including certificates of seal specimen registration, identification name certificates, business licences, and export-import licences.

The decree will take effect on September 28, 2026.

Officials said electronic identification will enable foreigners to access the full range of Việt Nam's public administrative services amid the country’s ongoing digital transformation.

This brings practical benefits to foreigners when completing public service procedures electronically, while creating the most favourable conditions for them to feel secure and at ease while residing, working and studying in Việt Nam. — VNA/VNS