Knowledge Base: Legal & Compliance
Vietnam SIM Card Passport Regulations: Decree 49 Explained for Tourists
Executive Summary
Under Vietnam Decree 49/2017/ND-CP, all local physical SIM cards require in-person identity verification with a valid passport photo and biometric headshot. Discover how foreign tourists can legally use Kovitel tourist data eSIMs without sending sensitive passport scans to third-party vendors.
Critical Takeaways Every Traveler Must Know
- ✓ Decree 49 mandates telecommunication carriers to record subscriber passport details to curb spam and fraud.
- ✓ Local airport kiosks take physical copies of traveler passports, creating potential data leak risks.
- ✓ International data-only eSIM profiles operated via Kovitel provide legal, high-speed 5G tourist access without biometric storage.
- ✓ Kovitel delivers instant QR code fulfillment via email with 100% privacy compliance.
How Kovitel Solves This For Foreign Travelers
Kovitel eliminates airport stress, data privacy risks, and technical hurdles. Our digital profiles connect straight to Viettel 5G within 60 seconds of landing.
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