Birthplace information added on new Vietnamese passports
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of
Public Security and Vietnam’s overseas representative agencies will add “place of birth” information in new passports from January 1, 2023,
said the Vietnam Immigration Department.
Ordinary passports, issued before
January 1, 2023 according to previously issued forms, are still valid until the
expiry of the period stated in the passport.
Another change is that the “surname”,
“middle name” and “first name” will be printed on two separate lines, making it
easier for Vietnamese citizens while handling immigration and residence procedures
abroad, said the department.
Each page of the new passport will feature the country’s iconic and heritage landscapes such as Ha Long Bay,
Hue Imperial City, Hung Kings Temple, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary,
Nha Rong Wharf, Lung Cu Flag Tower, To Vo Gate - Ly Son Island, contributing to
popularising Vietnam’s images to the world.
The move is in accordance with
the Law on Entry and Exit of Vietnamese Citizens, the Civil Code and Law on
Civil Status, and international practices used by most countries globally such
as the US, the UK, France, Germany, Laos and Cambodia.
It is also meant to realise the
Resolution adopted by the 15th National Assembly's fourth session in
November./.