Are taxpayer identification numbers which contain information of 9-digit ID cards invalidated when 9-digit ID cards are cancelled in Vietnam?

Are taxpayer identification numbers which contain information of 9-digit ID cards invalidated when 9-digit ID cards are cancelled in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 46 of the Law on Identification in 2023 stipulating transitional provisions:

Transitional provisions

1. Citizen ID cards issued before the effective date hereof shall be valid until the expiry date specified in such cards, except for the case specified in Clause 3 of this Article. The citizen ID cards will be replaced by ID cards at the request of citizens.

2. 9-digit ID cards with expiration dates after December 31, 2024 are only valid until the end of December 31, 2024. Issued legal documents which contain information of 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards shall remain valid; state agencies must not request citizens to change or adjust information of their 9-digit ID cards or citizen ID cards on the issued documents.

3. 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards that expire from January 15, 2024 to before June 30, 2024 may remain valid until the end of June 30, 2024.

4. Regulations on use of 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards in legal documents issued before the effective date of this Law may be applied to ID cards specified in this Law until they are amended or replaced.

As regulated above, the 9-digit ID cards will be invalidated starting from December 31, 2024. Issued legal documents which contain information of 9-digit ID cards shall remain valid; state agencies must not request citizens to change or adjust information of their 9-digit ID cards or citizen ID cards on the issued documents.

Therefore, when 9-digit ID cards are invalidated after December 31, 2024, the taxpayer identification numbers associated with 9-digit ID cards will not be canceled and will still retain its validity and usability.

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What is the time limit for use of 9-digit ID cards in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 46 of the Law on Identification in 2023 stipulating transitional provisions:

Transitional provisions

1. Citizen ID cards issued before the effective date hereof shall be valid until the expiry date specified in such cards, except for the case specified in Clause 3 of this Article. The citizen ID cards will be replaced by ID cards at the request of citizens.

2. 9-digit ID cards with expiration dates after December 31, 2024 are only valid until the end of December 31, 2024. Issued legal documents which contain information of 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards shall remain valid; state agencies must not request citizens to change or adjust information of their 9-digit ID cards or citizen ID cards on the issued documents.

3. 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards that expire from January 15, 2024 to before June 30, 2024 may remain valid until the end of June 30, 2024.

4. Regulations on use of 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards in legal documents issued before the effective date of this Law may be applied to ID cards specified in this Law until they are amended or replaced.

As regulated above, the time limit of use for the 9-digit ID cards is regulated as follows:

- If the 9-digit ID card is still valid after December 31, 2024, it can be used until December 31, 2024.

- If the 9-digit ID card expires between January 15, 2024, and before June 30, 2024, it can be used until June 30, 2024.

From July 1, 2024, will documents that use information from the 9-digit ID card in Vietnam retain their validity?

Pursuant to Article 46 of the Law on Identification in 2023 stipulating transitional provisions:

Transitional provisions

1. Citizen ID cards issued before the effective date hereof shall be valid until the expiry date specified in such cards, except for the case specified in Clause 3 of this Article. The citizen ID cards will be replaced by ID cards at the request of citizens.

2. 9-digit ID cards with expiration dates after December 31, 2024 are only valid until the end of December 31, 2024. Issued legal documents which contain information of 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards shall remain valid; state agencies must not request citizens to change or adjust information of their 9-digit ID cards or citizen ID cards on the issued documents.

3. 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards that expire from January 15, 2024 to before June 30, 2024 may remain valid until the end of June 30, 2024.

4. Regulations on use of 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards in legal documents issued before the effective date of this Law may be applied to ID cards specified in this Law until they are amended or replaced.

Therefore, if the 9-digit ID card is still valid until after December 31, 2024, it will remain valid until the end of December 31, 2024.

Issued legal documents which contain information of 9-digit ID cards and citizen ID cards shall remain valid; state agencies must not request citizens to change or adjust information of their 9-digit ID cards or citizen ID cards on the issued documents.

Therefore, starting from July 1, 2024, legal documents that have been issued and utilize information from the 9-digit ID card will retain their validity.

Note: state agencies must not request citizens to change or adjust information of their 9-digit ID cards or citizen ID cards on the issued documents.