Biometric identification and digital authentication system integrated with the VNeID application is scheduled to be applied at airports nationwide from September, 2025, gradually replacing traditional paper-based procedures.

The move aims not only to enhance the passenger experience but also to improve aviation security and accelerate national digital transformation.

The system officially began operation at Terminal T3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City from July 26, laying foundation for a broader plan to fully implement digital technologies in Vietnam’s civil aviation sector.

Under this system, passengers are guided by police and airline staff to complete online check-in via the VNeID app. They are then verified using facial recognition scanners. Once authenticated, they can bypass traditional security, ticket, and document checks. Facial recognition scanners placed at security checkpoints now allow passengers to proceed through the airport in a matter of seconds.