Is dual citizenship eligible for obtaining a citizen identification card in Vietnam? Procedure for issuing citizen identification cards
Are individuals with dual citizenship eligible for a citizen identification card?
Based on the provisions set forth in Article 19 of the Law on Citizen Identification 2014, the regulations are as follows:
Individuals eligible for citizen identification cards and citizen identification card numbers
1. Vietnamese citizens aged 14 and older are eligible for a citizen identification card.
2. The citizen identification card number is an individual identification number.
Vietnamese citizens are the subjects eligible for a citizen identification card.
According to Article 5 of the Law on Vietnamese Nationality 2008 it is also mentioned as follows:
Relationship between the State and citizens
1. Persons with Vietnamese nationality are Vietnamese citizens.
2. Vietnamese citizens are guaranteed their citizenship rights by the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and must fulfill citizen obligations towards the State and society as prescribed by law.
3. The State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has policies to ensure that Vietnamese citizens abroad are able to enjoy citizenship rights and fulfill citizen obligations suitable to their living circumstances abroad.
4. The rights and obligations of Vietnamese citizens holding dual nationality residing abroad are implemented according to relevant laws.
Thus, according to the above regulations, individuals with dual citizenship will be eligible for a citizen identification card provided they hold Vietnamese nationality.
Are individuals with dual citizenship eligible for a citizen identification card in Vietnam? The process of issuing citizen identification cards.
What is the process of issuing a citizen identification card?
Based on Article 11 of the Circular 59/2021/TT-BCA:
Process of issuing, replacing, and reissuing citizen identification cards
1. Citizens shall visit the competent Police agency receiving applications for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards at the place of their permanent or temporary residence to request the issuance of citizen identification cards.
2. The police officer receiving the application for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards shall collect the citizen’s information: search citizen information in the national population database; choose the type of issuance and describe personal identification features; collect fingerprints; take portrait photos; print the citizen identification information collection form, the Population Information Collection Form (if applicable), the Population Information Update and Modification Form (if applicable) for the citizen to review, sign, and specify their name; collect the fee as prescribed; and issue an appointment for the results.
3. Collect the Citizenship Certificate or the current citizen identification card in case the citizen is conducting procedures to switch from the Citizenship Certificate to the citizen identification card or to replace the citizen identification card.
4. Inspect the citizen identification archive to verify citizen information (if necessary).
5. Process, approve the application for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards.
6. Return the citizen identification card and results for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards. In cases where citizens register for the return of citizen identification cards to an address as requested, the police agency shall prepare a list, cooperate with the service delivery unit for forwarding and the citizen must pay the fee as prescribed.
The process of issuing citizen identification cards is carried out as follows:
- Citizens shall visit the competent Police agency receiving applications for citizen identification cards at the place of their permanent or temporary residence to request the issuance of citizen identification cards.
- The police officer receiving the application for citizen identification cards shall collect the citizen’s information:
+ Search for citizen information in the national population database;
+ Choose the type of issuance and describe personal identification features; collect fingerprints; take portrait photos;
+ Print the citizen identification information collection form, the Population Information Collection Form (if applicable), the Population Information Update and Modification Form (if applicable) for the citizen to review, sign, and specify their name;
+ Collect the fee as prescribed; and issue an appointment for the results.
- Collect the Citizenship Certificate or the current citizen identification card in cases of switching from the Citizenship Certificate to the citizen identification card or replacing the citizen identification card.
- Inspect the citizen identification archive to verify citizen information (if necessary).
- Process, approve the application for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards.
- Return the citizen identification card and results for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards.
In cases where citizens register for the return of citizen identification cards to an address as requested, the police agency shall prepare a list, cooperate with the service delivery unit for forwarding, and the citizen must pay the fee as prescribed.
Where to apply for a citizen identification card?
Based on Clause 1, Article 11 of the Circular 59/2021/TT-BCA:
Process of issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards
1. Citizens shall visit the competent Police agency receiving applications for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards at the place of their permanent or temporary residence to request the issuance of citizen identification cards.
And Article 13 of the Circular 59/2021/TT-BCA stipulates:
Place for collecting applications for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards
1. The Citizen Identification Management Agency of the Police at district and provincial levels shall arrange a place to collect and directly receive applications for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards for citizens with permanent and temporary residence registrations in their local areas.
2. The Citizen Identification Management Agency of the Ministry of Public Security shall arrange a place to collect and directly receive applications for issuing, replacing, reissuing citizen identification cards for necessary cases decided by the head of the Citizen Identification Management Agency of the Ministry of Public Security.
Citizens can apply for a citizen identification card at the place of their permanent or temporary residence according to the above regulations.
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