From 1 July 2026, Vietnam’s national digital identification app, VNeID, officially integrated electronic Police Clearance Certificates (Judicial Record Certificates / Lý lịch tư pháp) for citizens nationwide. This milestone in digital public administration allows citizens to request and verify legal background records directly via smartphone without lengthy in-person paperwork.
Who is Eligible to Use This Feature?
The digital judicial record service on VNeID is available to:
- Vietnamese citizens holding an activated Level 2 Electronic Identification Account on VNeID.
- Citizens whose data has been synchronized by provincial departments of justice into the National Judicial Records Database.
How Does This Benefit Australian Visa Applicants?
For individuals preparing visa applications for Australia—including Student Visas (Subclass 500), Temporary Graduate Visas (Subclass 485), Skilled Visas (Subclasses 482/186/189/190), and Partner Visas (Subclasses 820/801/309/100)—obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate (Judicial Record Form No. 2) is a mandatory character requirement.
Digital issuance through VNeID substantially reduces document procurement delays, facilitates rapid certified translation, and expedites submission to the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Source: Vietnam Ministry of Public Security
