The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has added the “place of birth” information in new passports, the Vietnam Immigration Department has announced.
“Place of birth” information has been added in new Vietnamese passports.
According to the department, in new passports issued from January 1, 2023, the “surname”, “middle name”, and “first name” is printed on two separate lines, making it easier for Vietnamese citizens while handling immigration and residence procedures abroad.
Each page of the new passport features 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, and To Vo Gate - Ly Son Island.
The changes are in accordance with the Law on Entry and Exit of Vietnamese Citizens and the Civil Code and Law on Civil Status, as well as international practices used by most countries globally such as the US and UK, France, Germany, Laos, and Cambodia.
Meanwhile, all ordinary passports, issued before January 1, 2023, are still valid until their expiration dates.
In the recent past, three European countries including Finland, Germany, and the Czech Republic have refused to grant visas to holders of the ordinary Vietnamese passport, reasoning that the passports lack information regarding the place of birth.