Vietnam | VNeID launched for Temporary Residence Card holders

Effective July 1, 2025, the Vietnamese government launched VNeID, a national electronic identification platform, for all foreign nationals holding Temporary Residence Cards (TRCs).

Key Points:

• To register for VNeID, applicants must physically submit their application at the immigration office in the city where their TRC was issued with the following required documents:
  • Original passport
  • Original valid TRC
  • A local, personal Vietnamese mobile number
• After registration, applicants must download the official VNeID mobile app. An activation code will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s personal phone number within three to seven days.
• This requirement applies to all foreign nationals and their dependents who hold a valid TRC, regardless of the expiration date.

Background Information: VNeID assigns a unique ID number to each foreign national and will soon be mandatory for various administrative processes, including taxes, banking, household registration and corporate procedures. The VNeID data is stored in the VNeID mobile app, which centralizes personal data and other info.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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