Vietnam to Replace Social Insurance Numbers with Personal IDs from September 2026
Vietnam will replace its existing social insurance numbers (MSBHXH) with personal identification numbers (Số định danh cá nhân/Căn cước công dân) starting September 1, 2026. This move aims to streamline administrative procedures and enhance citizen convenience, with a transition period allowing continued use of old numbers.
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