Can an individual who is not holding a chip-based citizen ID card be issued with an electronic identification account in Vietnam?
Can an individual who is not holding a chip-based citizen ID card be issued with an electronic identification account in Vietnam?
According to Article 14 of Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP stipulating the processes and procedures for registration of eID accounts for Vietnamese citizens as follows:
Processes and procedures for registration of eID accounts for Vietnamese citizens
1. Below are the steps in registration of a level-1 eID account via the VNeID app that are applied to any Vietnamese citizen who is holding a chip-based citizen ID card:
a) The applicant uses a mobile device to download and install the VNeID app.
b) The applicant opens the VNelD app to enter his/her personal ID and phone number or email address; provides information according to the instructions available on the VNeID app; takes a portrait photo using the mobile device and sends the registration request for an eID account to the electronic identification and authentication regulator via the VNeID app.
c) The electronic identification and authentication regulator sends a VNeID-app, SMS and email notification of whether the registration request is accepted or refused.
2. Below are the steps in registration of a level-2 eID account:
a) For any Vietnamese citizen who is holding a chip-based citizen ID card:
The applicant contacts the Police of the commune, ward or town or the place where citizen ID cards are issued to register an eID account. The applicant presents his/her chip-based citizen ID card, provides information about his/her phone number or email address and requests any modified information to be integrated into the eID account.
The in-charge officer receives information that the applicant provides and allows such information to be entered in the electronic identification and authentication system; takes the applicant’s portrait photo and fingerprint to have them checked against those available in the citizen ID database and confirms approval for registration for an eID account.
The electronic identification regulator sends a VNeID-app, SMS and email notification of whether the registration request is accepted or refused.
b) The Police authority proceeds to issue the level-2 eID account, and the citizen ID card if the applicant has not been issued with a chip-based citizen ID card yet.
Thus, to be issued with a level-1 eID account via the VNeID app, people must hold a chip-based citizen ID card.
However, in case the citizen has not been issued with a chip-based citizen ID card, the Police authority proceeds to issue the level-2 eID account.
Can an individual who is not holding a chip-based citizen ID card be issued with an electronic identification account in Vietnam?
What is the duration of processing of registration requests for eID accounts for Vietnamese citizens?
Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 17 of Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP stipulating as follows:
Duration of processing of registration requests for eID accounts
Upon receipt of all valid request documents prescribed herein, the competent Police shall process the registration request for an eID account within the following duration:
1. For any Vietnamese citizen who is holding a chip-based ID card: The maximum duration of completion of processing of the registration requests for level-1 eID accounts and level-2 eID accounts shall be 01 and 03 working days, respectively. For any Vietnamese citizen who does not hold a chip-based ID card:
The maximum duration of completion of processing of the registration requests for eID accounts shall be 07 working days.
Thus, for any Vietnamese citizen who is holding a chip-based ID card: The maximum duration of completion of processing of the registration requests for level-1 eID accounts and level-2 eID accounts shall be 01 and 03 working days, respectively.
The maximum duration of completion of processing of the registration requests for eID accounts shall be 07 working days.
Who is eligible to be granted access to eID accounts?
Pursuant to Article 11 of Decree No. 59/2022/ND-CP stipulating as follows:
Individuals and non-person entities eligible to be granted access to eID accounts
1. Vietnamese citizens who are 14 years of age or older; Vietnamese citizens who are under 14 years of age or wards may share the same eID accounts with their parents or guardians.
2. Foreigners aged 14 years or older who enter Vietnam; foreigners who are under 14 years of age or wards may share the same eID accounts with their parents or guardians.
3. Agencies or non-person entities that are founded or successfully register their operation in Vietnam.
Thus, the entities in the above cases will be issued with eID accounts.
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