The portal aims to provide Vietnamese citizens, foreigners and legal entities with information on consular affairs and consular public administrative services. The site carries a database of Vietnam and legal documents, as well as agreements relating to consular affairs between Vietnam and other countries.

By using the portal, people can visit the online consular procedures column to find out about traveling overseas, visas to other countries and solutions for people who encounter problems whilst living abroad.

The portal also has news and discussion forums, creating a link between the public and the Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department.

On addressing the ceremony, Deputy PM Khiem confirmed that the portal is part of the ministry’s plan to simplify administrative procedures and protect the rights and legal interests of Vietnamese citizens and legal entities living abroad, with the motto “Active, timely and effective”.