Instructions for changing ID card on VNeID according to new ward/commune

The Ministry of Public Security has announced that citizens can now change their ID cards on VNeID according to the new administrative boundaries, completely free of charge. If a citizen's ID card is still valid and still under the old administrative unit, it is completely possible to register to change the ID card according to the new administrative unit on the VNeID application. The application also supports citizens to schedule an ID card change to suit and facilitate their work. Below are instructions for changing the ID card on VNeID according to the new ward/commune.

How to change ID card on VNeID according to new ward/commune

Step 1:

First, you need to update the VNeID application to the latest version. Then click on the Public Service section of Identity Card and select Issue and change ID card .

Step 2:

Switch to the new interface, click on Create new request and then select the subject to make the ID change request.

Step 3:

Display the information of the requester, we click Check information and then proceed to select the reason for changing the ID card, which is due to the arrangement/adjustment of the administrative unit . You must choose the correct reason to be exempted from the fee when making and submitting the application.

Finally, check the information again and then choose the place of implementation and the form of receipt to send the application and you're done.

The processing time for submitted documents is 7 days from the date your documents have been confirmed. The new ID card will have a new administrative unit after the merger.

Micah Soto

Update 13 August 2025