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As Vietnam continues to deepen its international integration, the number of foreigners coming to live, study, work, and travel in the country has steadily increased. Level 2 electronic identification for foreigners in Vietnam represents a significant step forward in the nation’s digital transformation agenda. An electronic identification account enables foreigners to easily carry out online administrative procedures, conduct electronic transactions, and verify personal information across various sectors such as banking, housing rental, public services, and the storage of legal documents via the National Electronic Identification Application (VNeID).
Starting from July 1, 2025, the Ministry of Public Security will officially launch the nationwide issuance of electronic identification accounts for foreigners residing in Vietnam. In the article below, Theleblog provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the procedures and steps for obtaining Level 2 electronic identification for foreigners in Vietnam.
Are Foreigners Eligible for a Level 2 Electronic Identification Account?
According to Clause 2, Article 7 of Decree No. 69/2024/ND-CP, foreigners who have been granted permanent residence cards or temporary residence cards in Vietnam are eligible to obtain an electronic identification account, specifically:
- Foreigners aged 6 years and above are eligible for a level 1 electronic identification account, and may obtain a level 2 account upon request;
- Foreigners under the age of 6 may obtain a level 1 electronic identification account upon request.
Steps to Obtain a Level 2 Electronic Identification Account for Foreigners
To register for a level 2 electronic identification account, foreigners must follow the following six-step procedure:
Step 1: Register A SIM Card Under The Foreigner’s Name
Foreigners must purchase a SIM card and register it under their own name with a mobile network provider.
Note: When undergoing biometric and e-identification procedures at the Immigration Office, foreigners must use a mobile number linked to a SIM card registered in their name. To check the registration status, send a text message in the following format: TTTB [Passport Number] to 1414.
Step 2: Register For Level 2 Electronic Identification
Foreigners must visit a competent state authority to register for a level 2 electronic identification account.
Authorized locations:
- Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security; or
- Provincial-level Police Department.
Required documents:
- Passport, temporary residence card, permanent residence card, or other valid international travel document;
- SIM card registered under the foreigner’s name;
- Application form for electronic identification account (Form TK01).
The application form must clearly state the mobile number, email address (if available), and other information to be integrated into VNeID for processing by the officer.
Step 3: Biometric Data Collection
The competent authority will collect facial images and fingerprints of the foreigner to verify them against the National Immigration Database.
Step 4: Submit The Request For Account Issuance
The immigration authority submits a request to the electronic identification and authentication agency for account issuance.
Step 5: Receive The Registration Result
The electronic identification and authentication authority will send the result of the Level 2 e-ID account registration via:
- VNeID application;
- Registered email address;
- Registered mobile number.
Step 6: Activate the Account
Foreigners must activate their electronic identification account via the VNeID app within 07 days from the date of receiving the registration result.
Notes:
• Foreigners under the age of 14, dependents, or those represented by a guardian must be accompanied by their guardian or representative when registering for Level 1 or Level 2 e-ID accounts at the Immigration Department or Provincial Police Office.
• The guardian/representative must use their own mobile number (SIM registered in their name) to register a Level 2 e-ID account on behalf of the foreigner under 14 or the dependent.
• If the account is not activated within 07 days, the applicant must contact the electronic identification and authentication authority via the support hotline for activation instructions.
To carry out electronic identification for enterprises, individuals/businesses should follow the steps provided here:
Registering Digital Identification For Enterprises Represented By Foreigners
Timeframe for Receiving and Issuing Level 2 Electronic Identification Accounts for Foreigners
Application submission hours: Applications are received during official working hours, from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and Tet, as prescribed by law).
Processing time for issuing level 2 electronic identification accounts for foreigners:
- No more than 3 working days in cases where facial image and fingerprint data already exist in the National Immigration Database.
- No more than 7 working days in cases where facial image and fingerprint data are not yet available in the National Immigration Database.
Being aware of the processing schedule and timeframe helps foreigners better prepare necessary documents, plan their schedules, and ensure the registration process proceeds smoothly, promptly, and in accordance with regulations.
The issuance of a level 2 electronic identification account enables foreigners to carry out online administrative procedures with ease. It not only minimizes paperwork, time, and direct contact with authorities, but also ensures the authenticity of information and protects the legal rights of foreigners during their stay and work in Vietnam.
Additionally, a level 2 electronic identification account grants access to a wide range of digital services, such as identity verification in banking transactions, rental applications, use of public services, and the storage of electronic residence cards and other legal documents via the VNeID application.
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