Vietnam: Can foreigners register eID accounts on the VNeID application? What are the procedures for registration of eID accounts on the VNeID application for foreigners?
Can foreigners in Vietnam register eID accounts on the VNeID application?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 12, Article 3 Decree 59/2022/ND-CP on VNeID application as follows:
“VNelD” refers to an application available on digital devices; “dinhdanhdientu.gov.vn”, “vneid.gov.vn” refers to an e-identification webpage created and developed by the Ministry of Public Security to enable access to e-identification and e-authentication services during the process of handling of administrative procedures, public administrative services and other transactions in cyberspace; help promote facilities and amenities necessary for agencies, entities and individuals.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 11 Decree 59/2022/ND-CP, individuals and non-person entities eligible to be granted access to eID accounts include:
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 in 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, since foreigners are eligible to be granted access to eID accounts, they can completely register eID accounts on the VNeID application, specifically:
+ Foreigners aged 14 years or older who enter in Vietnam
+ Foreigners who are under 14 years of age or wards may share the same eID accounts with their parents or guardians.
What are the procedures for registration of eID accounts on the VNeID application for foreigners in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 15 Decree 59/2022/ND-CP, the procedures for registration of eID accounts on the VNeID application for foreigners in Vietnam are specified as follows:
(1) Below are the steps for registration of a level-1 eID account:
+ The applicant uses a mobile device to download and install the VNeID app.
+ The applicant opens the VNelD app to enter information about the number of his/her passport or international travel document or email address or phone number (if any); 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.
+ The electronic identification and authentication regulator sends VNeID-app, SMS, and email notification of whether the registration request is accepted or refused.
(2) Below are the steps for registration of a level-2 eID account:
- The applicant contacts the immigration department of the Ministry of Public Security or the provincial Police to register for an eID account; presents his/her passport or international travel document; provides information about his/her email address or phone number (if any); 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 national entry/exit database and confirms approval for registration for an eID account.
- The immigration department sends the request for issuance of an eID account to the electronic identification and authentication regulator.
- The electronic identification and authentication regulator sends a VNeID-app, SMS, and email notification of whether the registration request is accepted or refused.
What are the instructions provided for foreigners in Vietnam to block eID accounts?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 19 Decree 59/2022/ND-CP, foreigners in Vietnam can lock their eID accounts as follows:
(1) The electronic identification and authentication system automatically remembers and locks an eID account if the eID holder makes the request for locking his/her account; the eID holder is in breach of terms of use of the VNeID app; the eID holder's passport or international travel document is revoked; the eID holder’s residence permit expires; the eID holder dies.
The system can remember through the eID holder’s declaration made on the VNelD app or input of updated eID information into the electronic identification and authentication according to Article 10 herein.
(2) If a procedure-conducting agency, competent regulatory authority or service user requests an eID account to be locked, the account locking request must be sent to the Police to seek their approval for such request.
Within 02 working days, the request-receiving Police head can approve the locking request in the case specified in case (2), and notify the agency or entity making the account locking request and the eID holder. In case of rejection, a written reply with clear reasons for such rejection must be sent.
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