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Vietnam to use new passport form from July 1

The Ministry of Public Security will use a new passport form from July 1, 2022, reported the Vietnam Government Portal (VGP).

Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Public Security will use a new passport formfrom July 1, 2022, reported the Vietnam Government Portal (VGP).

The move aims to implement Circular 73/2021/TT-BCA of the Ministry of PublicSecurity on passport specimens.

The new passport form will be printed with Vietnamese spectacular sceneries andcultural heritages, namely Ha Long Bay, Hue Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town, MySon Sanctuary, Nha Rong Habour, Lung Cu Flag Tower, and so on.

Apart from promoting the images of Vietnam to the outside word and uphold thetradition, history, geography and culture of the country, the new passport formis expected to ensure technical safety and prevent counterfeiting.

From June 6 to 31, the Ministry will only issue ordinary passports for  urgent cases, including those with medicaltreatment certificates, working decisions, or plane tickets.

The same day, the Ministry of Public Security started launching online issuanceof ordinary passports (without electronic chips) to Vietnamese citizens fromJune 1, according to the Immigration Department of Vietnam.

Vietnamese citizens can access http://dichvucong.gov.vn orhttp://dichvucong.bocongan.gov.vn to make an online declaration, pay the feeand receive their passports by post or collect them at immigration offices.

Previously-issued passports are still valid until the dates of expiration whichare printed on the passports./.

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