Dong Nai Police announces new information related to VNeID and outlines fee exemptions for weapon-permit procedures through December 31, 2026

From April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, individuals and organizations applying for licenses related to weapons, explosives, supporting tools, and fireworks through the VNeID app will be exempt from certain fees, according to information from the Dong Nai Provincial Police.

The exemption is set out in Circular No. 29/2026/TT-BTC issued by the Ministry of Finance on March 27, 2026. The measure is intended to support connectivity and data exploitation and usage, and to encourage citizens and organizations to use online public services on the VNeID platform.

Fee exemption period and scope

Under Point b, Clause 1, Article 2 of Circular 29/2026/TT-BTC, when individuals and organizations complete licensing procedures on the VNeID app, they will be exempt from fees specified in Ministry of Finance circulars covering fee levels, collection, payment, management, and use in the field of weapons, explosives, and supporting tools.

The exemption applies during the period from April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Starting January 1, 2027, fees will be collected again in accordance with the original circulars and any amendments or replacements (if any).

How to submit licensing procedures on VNeID

To carry out these procedures on VNeID, citizens log in, access “Administrative Procedures,” then select the “Weapons, Explosives, Supporting Tools and Fireworks Management” group and choose the specific procedure to be performed.

Online permit for transporting supporting tools

The Dong Nai Police said the VNeID function for issuing permits for transporting supporting tools is designed to assist organizations in completing licensing procedures. The function is intended to help ensure security and social order, reduce risks and accidents during transportation, and clearly establish legal responsibility for the transporter.

The function applies to Level-2 electronic identification accounts that are active, are members of the organization, and are authorized to perform licensing procedures for transporting supporting tools.

Steps to issue a transport permit

• Step 1: Access the function by logging in with a Level-2 electronic identification account. Select “Organization identity,” then choose the organization to issue the permit. On the “Organization Identity” homepage, select “Organization public services,” then continue to “Issue permit for transporting the supporting tools.”
• Step 2: Create a request by selecting “Create new request.”
• Step 3: Enter information of the person responsible for transportation. Verify applicant information, agency, organization, and representative. In “Information of the person responsible for transportation,” choose “Select member,” complete required fields, then press “Continue.”
• Step 4: Declare transport information by filling all required fields in “Transport information.”
• Step 5: Declare the list of supporting tools. Select “Add information” in “List of supporting tools,” enter full details, press “Save,” and then choose “Continue.”
• Step 6: Declare information of the vehicle operator. If the transport vehicle is a car, enter additional operator information. If other vehicles are used, this step is not required.
• Step 7: Choose the issuing authority and the method of receiving results (in person or by postal service). After completing the information, press “Continue.”
• Step 8: Confirm the file by reviewing all information, checking the box to confirm accuracy, and pressing “Submit.” If you cancel, the file cannot be recovered.

After submission, the system displays a success notification and allows users to view or return to the VNeID home page. VNeID continuously updates the processing status. Users can track status via push notifications on the lock screen (if enabled) or by logging into the app and going to “Notifications” to view details, including any additional requests (if any).

Payment after financial obligations are completed

When notified that financial obligations have been completed, users should pay online directly within the app.

• Step 1: Go to “Notifications” and select the file to be paid.
• Step 2: Review file details and select “Pay.”
• Step 3: Choose a payment method: bank account; domestic card; payment via VNPAY or VietQR. For VNPAY or VietQR, open the bank app to scan the payment code. For bank account payments, the system switches to the bank login screen to complete the transaction.

After successful payment, the system automatically updates the file status and continues processing.

Online permit to equip supporting tools

In addition to transport procedures, online permits to equip supporting tools can also be applied for on VNeID. This procedure is for Level-2 digital identity accounts that are authorized.

Steps to apply for an equip permit

• Step 1: Log in to VNeID Level-2, select “Organization Identification,” and choose the organization needing the permit.
• Step 2: Access “Organization Public Services” and select “Issue permit to transport supporting tools.”
• Step 3: Create a new request and fill in full information for the applicant, agency, and organization. If the applicant is not the organization’s representative, provide the representative’s issue and place.
• Step 4: Enter the list of tools to be equipped by selecting “Add information,” then save and continue.
• Step 5: Select the agency, organization, or company providing the tools.
• Step 6: Choose the issuing level and method of receiving results, then confirm and click “Submit file.”

After submission, users can track request history, make payments for financial obligations, and receive results directly on the VNeID app.

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