Individual VNeID
| Account | Who may apply | Registration | Practical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Eligible foreign residents with valid residence documents | Generally through the VNeID application or prescribed electronic process | Basic identity verification and selected digital services |
| Level 2 | Foreigners with a valid temporary or permanent residence card | In person through the immigration authority or designated provincial police office; biometric verification required | Broader access to integrated government databases and digital public services |
For a Level 2 application, the foreign resident should generally prepare:
- Original passport.
- Valid temporary residence card or permanent residence card.
- Form TK01 information.
- Vietnamese mobile number and email, if available.
- In-person facial and fingerprint verification.
Foreigners holding only a short-term visa or e-visa should not assume that they can obtain a Level 2 VNeID; current practical guidance focuses on valid TRC or PRC holders.
Corporate VNeID
| Corporate requirement | Practical implication |
|---|---|
| Organization must register an e-ID account | Applies to Vietnamese and foreign-invested companies, representative offices, branches, and other registered organizations |
| Legal representative initiates registration | The company's legal representative or an authorized person may operate the account |
| Foreign legal representative generally needs Level 2 VNeID | A valid TRC or PRC may be needed first |
| Multiple legal representatives | Internal consent or authorization may be required before one representative registers the company account |
| Online government procedures | Corporate e-ID is increasingly used for administrative and immigration-related submissions |
| Foreign-based legal representative | May create onboarding and filing delays if the person lacks a TRC/PRC and cannot complete Level 2 verification |
From June 1, 2026, online immigration filings — including entry approvals, visa extensions, work-visa applications, exit visas, and TRC applications — may be submitted through the organizational VNeID portal. Implementation has not been uniform, and companies may encounter technical or dossier-verification issues.
Setup sequence for an FDI company
- Appoint the legal representative. Ensure the ERC and company charter accurately record the person's identity and authority.
- Secure the legal representative's residence basis. This may be a TRC, PRC, or another status accepted for Level 2 registration.
- Register personal Level 2 VNeID. Complete the in-person biometric process.
- Register the organizational VNeID. The legal representative uses the personal account to initiate the company's account.
- Authorize operational users. Delegate appropriate access for HR, immigration, tax, accounting, and corporate filings.
- Test the portal before a deadline. Do not wait until a work-permit, visa, or TRC filing is urgent.
- Update changes promptly. Renewed passports, new TRCs, changed legal representatives, mergers, and address changes may require account updates.
Immigration planning impact
VNeID does not replace:
- Investor visa or DT status.
- Temporary residence card.
- Work permit.
- Work-permit exemption.
- Enterprise or investment registration.
- Corporate power of attorney.
Instead, it is becoming the digital authentication layer used to access those procedures. This means a company can be legally established yet still face operational delays if its foreign legal representative cannot complete personal Level 2 verification or the company has not registered its organizational account.
Foreign-resident readiness
Foreign legal representatives should obtain a valid TRC/PRC and Level 2 VNeID early. The company's organizational VNeID may be needed for online immigration and administrative filings, and traditional portal credentials or USB-token access may no longer be sufficient.
The current framework is based on Decree 69/2024/ND-CP, but implementation remains uneven, particularly for newly established companies and entities whose only legal representative is based outside Vietnam.