Vietnam Ministry of Culture Issues New Journalist Card Design for 2026-2030 Term

Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has unveiled a new journalist identification card design for the 2026-2030 term. The decision, announced on May 29, outlines specifications for the new press cards, which will be valid for five years.

The cards will measure 85.725 mm in length and 53.975 mm in width, with a thickness of 0.76 mm, adhering to ISO CR80 standards. They will be made of PVC and finished with a matte laminate on both sides.

The front of the card will feature a yellow background, a lotus flower in the center, and decorative drum patterns around the edges. A passport-sized photo (20 x 30 mm) will be placed on the upper left side, below which is a QR code for verifying the cardholder's information. The central area will display "THẺ NHÀ BÁO/PRESS CARD" in capital letters, followed by fields for "Họ và tên/Full name," "Bút danh/Pseudonym," "Năm sinh/Year of birth," and "Cơ quan/Organization."

Further details include "Số thẻ/No," "Ngày cấp/Date of issue," and "Có giá trị đến/Date of expiry" at the bottom. The right edge will bear the authorized signatory's title and signature, along with the Ministry's seal.

The reverse side will display "CỘNG HÒA XÃ HỘI CHỦ NGHĨA VIỆT NAM/SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM" at the top, with the national emblem in the center. The red background will feature drum patterns, and a lotus flower will be at the bottom. The card number will be a randomly generated nine-digit code.

The QR code will link to a real-time database, showing the card's validity status, the holder's name, media organization, and card number. The regulations specify how information should be presented, with names in capital letters as registered.