Alright, so I tried to get a Vietnam ID card online, and here’s how it went down. It wasn’t exactly smooth sailing, but I managed to get through it. First off, I knew I had to check if I even qualified for one.
Turns out, these cards are only for Vietnamese citizens, whether they’re living in Vietnam or somewhere else. As a foreigner, I was out of luck from the get-go. But I figured, why not give it a shot anyway, just to see how the process works?
Step One
I started by filling out the online application. It was pretty straightforward, asking for the usual stuff like my name, where I live, and when I could make an appointment. The form was available on some government website, and there was even an option to do it in person, but I thought, “Nah, let’s do it the online way.”
Step Two
- Once I had the application sorted, the next step was to get the actual card.
- Now, the website said I could do this part online too, but it seemed a bit sketchy.
- They talked about something called an “e-ID,” which is like a digital ID you can use for all sorts of official stuff.
- I guess it’s handy for things like dealing with the government, banks, or even making payments on your phone.
- But for me, I wanted the real, physical card.
Step Three
So, I went down to the local office to finish up. There were a bunch of people there, all trying to get their IDs sorted. I had to wait in line for a while, but eventually, it was my turn. I handed over my application, they took my photo and fingerprints, and that was pretty much it.
In the end, I didn’t get the ID card because I’m not a Vietnamese citizen. But hey, I learned a lot about the process, and it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. If you’re a Vietnamese citizen and you need an ID card, it’s doable. Just be prepared to spend some time filling out forms and waiting in lines.