Following the enactment of the new Citizen Identification Law on July 1, 2024, the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department (PC06) has processed over 2,000 ID card applications for the elderly and children.
On the morning of July 3, many citizens visited the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department to apply for the new ID cards, which now require iris biometric data for individuals aged 14 and above.
Mr. Nguyen Hung Cuong, 59, expressed his enthusiasm about the new ID card process. "I was guided through the procedures, including photo capture, fingerprinting, and iris scanning. The process was convenient and quick," he said.
To obtain the new ID card, citizens must provide complete personal information and have all ten fingerprints recorded. Police officers assist with taking portrait photos and collecting iris data, which is a new requirement under the 2023 Citizen Identification Law.
The iris data collection process takes only 3-5 seconds, during which individuals look directly into the iris scanning device. The data is then recorded into the system.
For ID cards issued before July 1, 2024, citizens are not required to update their iris data until their current ID cards expire.
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Thi Hong Chau, head of PC06's Team 2, stated that the department has made thorough preparations in terms of equipment and personnel to handle the increased demand for ID cards.
"DNA and voice biometrics are voluntarily provided by citizens and can be integrated into their ID data," noted Lieutenant Colonel Chau.
The new law also expands ID card issuance to citizens under 6 years old, from 6 to under 14 years old, and those 14 and older. Children aged 6-14 must be present with a legal representative to apply for an ID card.
Ms. Thanh Phuong brought her 12-year-old daughter, Nguyen Phuong Anh, to complete the iris and fingerprint scanning. "We had to come back a second time due to the large number of applicants. We're planning a trip to Australia, so we wanted to get the ID card done for easier travel," she said.
Mr. Van Chung Cang brought his 8-year-old son, Van Chung Hieu Truong, to apply for an ID card. "The entire process took only 10-15 minutes," Mr. Cang said, pleased with the efficiency.
The 2023 Citizen Identification Law introduces several changes compared to the 2014 law, including transitioning from citizen identification cards to citizen ID cards. It also provides for the issuance of ID certificates to individuals of Vietnamese origin who have not yet determined their nationality.
The new ID cards, effective from July 1, come in two types: one for citizens aged 0-6 and another for those over 6 years old. The front of the ID card for children under 6 includes information such as an electronic chip symbol, personal identification number, full name, date of birth, gender, and nationality.
The back of the ID card for all age groups includes information about the place of residence, place of birth registration, electronic chip, QR code, date of issuance, and expiration date.
Citizens with ID cards issued before July 1, 2024, can continue to use them until they expire. Iris data collection is only mandatory for those who opt to switch to the new ID card. Citizens who wish to add iris data to their existing ID cards can do so by visiting the police department to apply for the new ID card.
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