Vietnam Expands Electronic ID Program for Foreigners

Vietnam is due to expand access to its electronic identification system, VNeID, for foreign nationals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from September 28, 2026.

Key points

• Foreign nationals holding Temporary Residence Cards became eligible for Level 2 VNeID accounts on July 30, 2025.
• Employers are additionally required to apply the system for work permit and Work Permit Exemption Certificate applications under regulations introduced in August 2025.
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• Since June 1, 2026, firms have been required to apply organizational VNeID accounts for eligible immigration applications.
• When firms were required to apply VNeID accounts for administrative procedures conducted both online and offline, the broader shift toward digital identification began on July 1, 2025.

Under the revised rules, foreigners who legally enter or reside in Vietnam in either city will be able to apply for an electronic identification account. Previously, eligibility was generally limited to those holding a Temporary Residence Card or Permanent Residence Card. US to Impose Massive New Fees for Work and Student Visas.

Foreign nationals applying for a Level 2 VNeID account may be required to appear in person for identity verification and biometric collection, including fingerprints and facial images.

In practice, the expansion will particularly benefit foreign legal representatives and firm representatives who were previously unable to obtain personal e-ID accounts as they did not have the required residence documents. The eligibility rules could additionally be expanded nationwide going forward.

Vietnam has been gradually extending the employ of VNeID throughout immigration and other administrative procedures.

Since June 1, 2026, firms have been required to apply organizational VNeID accounts for eligible immigration applications. These include entry approval letters for foreign nationals and their dependents, visa extensions, work visas, exit visas, and temporary residence cards.

Employers are additionally required to apply the system for work permit and Work Permit Exemption Certificate applications under regulations introduced in August 2025. US Immigrant Visa Ban on 75 Countries Including Pakistan Declared Illegal.

To obtain an organizational VNeID account, a company's legal representative must first secure a Level 2 personal e-ID account. This requirement had created difficulties for firms whose legal representatives were foreign nationals and did not qualify for personal accounts.

Firms should identify eligible representatives and complete the registration process early to avoid feasible delays in immigration and other administrative procedures. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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Taken together, the developments around vietnam Expands Electronic ID Program for Foreigners point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.