Vietnamese
On May 15, 2024, the Ministry of Public Security issues the Circular No. 17/2024/TT-BCT on detailing a number of provisions and measures for the implementation of the Law on Identity
Accordingly, electronic identity display includes the electronic identity card being presented in the form of an image of the identity card or a valid citizen identity card, and other information stored and integrated into the electronic identity card is displayed in the form of characters. The electronic identity is created by the identity management agency of the Ministry of Public Security with a unique identifier for authentication to ensure accuracy and integrity by the law on electronic transactions; the electronic identity is accessed and used through an electronic identification account on the national identification application; fully and promptly updated with information related to the issuance, management, and integration of information on the identity card.
Besides, the content displayed on the identity card regarding residence information:
- The residence information displayed on the identity card is the permanent residence information of the identity card holder.
- In case the applicant for the issuance, renewal, or reissuance of the identity card does not have a permanent residence but has a temporary residence, the residence information displayed on the identity card will be the temporary residence information of the identity card holder.
- In case the applicant for the issuance, renewal, or reissuance of the identity card does not have a permanent or temporary residence due to not meeting the conditions for permanent or temporary residence registration, the residence information displayed on the identity card will be the current place of residence of the identity card holder.
- In case the applicant for the issuance, renewal, or reissuance of the identity card does not have residence information in the National Population Database, the identity management agency shall guide the citizen to complete the procedures for permanent residence registration, temporary residence registration, or declaration of residence information. For Vietnamese citizens residing abroad without a place of residence in Vietnam, the residence information on the identity card will display the address of residence abroad (clearly transcribed in Vietnamese).
In other case, 05 forms are used in the issuance and management of identity cards
- The slip of identity information collection (designated as CC01)
- The slip of appointment for identity procedure results (designated as CC02)
- Notification of refusal to process identity procedure (designated as CC03)
- The confirmation of 9-Digit ID number and personal identification number (designated as CC04)
- Report on the revocation of identity cards and identity certificates (designated as CC05)
The Circular takes effect July 01, 2024.
