Many expatriates living in Vietnam have successfully obtained their digital ID accounts

Tay Ninh Province is making significant strides in supporting foreign residents through Vietnam’s national digital transformation.

Dozens of expatriates living in this dynamic southern province have successfully obtained their digital ID accounts, marking an important step toward greater convenience and integration into the country’s expanding digital ecosystem.

Under the Vietnamese government’s forward-looking decree on digital identification and authentication, foreigners aged six and above who hold valid permanent or temporary residence cards can now apply for level-1 or level-2 digital ID accounts, tailored to their personal and professional needs. For families, even children under six may receive level-1 digital IDs upon request.

Level-2 digital ID accounts unlock a wide range of benefits, including secure identity verification for banking, housing registration, and access to public services. These accounts also enable digital storage of residence cards and legal documents via the user-friendly VNeID application — ensuring that key paperwork is always at hand, anytime and anywhere.

The immigration unit of Tay Ninh’s provincial police has proactively mobilized personnel, technology, and digital infrastructure to ensure fast, streamlined processing of applications, fully aligned with national regulations. To help foreign residents embrace this opportunity, authorities have also stepped up multilingual outreach campaigns, using engaging images and videos to promote awareness of digital ID advantages.

This initiative reflects Vietnam’s ongoing commitment to building a modern, inclusive digital society — offering foreign investors, professionals, and their families an enhanced, seamless experience as they live and work in the country.