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Vietnam Expands Digital Identification Access for Foreign Residents

Published: 08.09.2026

Foreigners holding valid temporary or permanent residence cards can register second-level electronic identification accounts. The system supports online administrative procedures and access to banking, healthcare and insurance services; e-visas are available to citizens of all countries and territories.

According to the source, digital identification is becoming an additional channel for foreigners to interact with Vietnamese authorities and selected private services. For residents with valid temporary or permanent residence cards, this may reduce the need for in-person visits and paper documents. For people planning a move, the continued availability of e-visas to citizens of all countries and territories is the most relevant point. The development matters most to residents who need remote access to banking, healthcare, and administrative services.