I. What is Electronic Identification for Foreigners?

1. Eligible individuals for electronic identification accounts:

Foreigners aged 14 and older who enter Vietnam. Foreigners under the age of 14 or those under guardianship can be registered under the electronic identification account of their parent or guardian.

2. Electronic identity information for foreigners includes

Personal information:

• Foreign individual identification number (a unique natural number established by the electronic identification and authentication system to manage the electronic identity of a foreign individual);
• Full name (first, middle, and last name);
• Date of birth;
• Gender;
• Nationality;
• Passport or equivalent travel document number, symbol, date of issue, type of document, and issuing authority.

Biometric information:

• Portrait photo;
• Fingerprints.

II. Are Foreigners in Vietnam Required to Register for an Electronic Identification Account?

Whether a foreigner is required to register for an electronic identification account depends on their purpose of use and the type of identification account.

Under current regulations in Vietnam, there is no mandatory requirement for all foreigners residing in Vietnam to register for an electronic identification account. Registration is entirely voluntary.

However, foreigners can voluntarily register for a level 2 electronic identification account at the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security or at the provincial police department.

III. Benefits of Using an Electronic Identification Account

A level 2 electronic identification account created by the electronic identification and authentication system for a foreign individual has the same value as using a passport or equivalent travel document for transactions requiring these documents. It also serves as a repository for personal document information that has been synchronized into the electronic identification account, allowing authorized agencies and organizations to verify this information during relevant transactions.

Owning such an account offers several conveniences for living and working in Vietnam, such as:

• Facilitating online administrative procedures related to immigration.
• Integrating personal information into the electronic identification account for easier use of other online public services in Vietnam.

While registration for an electronic identification account is entirely voluntary for foreigners, owning one can significantly enhance convenience and efficiency during their stay and activities in Vietnam.

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