Specifications for Printing Citizen Identification Cards According to New Regulations

To be specific, according to Clause 3 Article 3 of this Circular, the Citizen Identity Card is rectangular, with rounded corners, 85.6 mm in length, 53.98 mm in width, 0.76 mm in thickness, and is printed according to the following specifications:

- Both sides of the Citizen Identity Card are printed with light blue patterns. The front of the Citizen Identity Card includes: an image of a Dong Son drum, a map of Vietnam, a lotus flower, and decorative patterns. The back of the Citizen Identity Card includes patterns combined with interwoven curved lines;

- The national emblem and the photograph of the citizen are directly printed in color on the Citizen Identity Card;

- Colors of the text on the Citizen Identity Card:

- The text “Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Independence - Freedom - Happiness”; the personal information of the individual issued the Citizen Identity Card; left index fingerprint image, right index fingerprint image, date of issue; expiration date; information on the distinguishing features of the individual issued the Citizen Identity Card; surname, middle name, and given name, signature of the authorized person issuing the Citizen Identity Card in black;- The text “Citizen Identity Card”, Citizen Identity Card number in red;- The text: Number; surname and given name; date of birth; gender; nationality; place of origin; place of permanent residence; valid until; distinguishing features; left index finger; right index finger; date; title of the authorized person issuing the Citizen Identity Card in blue;

- A security phoi is attached at the back of the Citizen Identity Card;

- A two-dimensional barcode containing basic information of the individual issued the Citizen Identity Card in black.

Note, the Citizen Identity Card must be manufactured from plastic material, with a thin, transparent plastic film covering both sides.

Details can be found at Circular 61/2015/TT-BCA, effective from January 1, 2016.

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