Vientiane:The Department of Population Management and Civil Registration (Department 509) under the Ministry of Public Security will offer Digital ID Card application services and LAeID registration at Lao Digital Week 2026. The event is set to take place from October 21-25 at the old building of the Lao-ITECC Shopping Center.

According to Lao News Agency, the department invites the public, including parents, civil servants, military personnel, police officers, and students, to visit its exhibition booth during the five-day event, operational daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visitors will have the opportunity to apply for a Digital ID Card, receive assistance with the installation and registration of the LAeID application, and learn how to use the app for secure digital identity verification. Department officials will also offer consultations on population registration and identification services.

To apply for a Digital ID Card, applicants must present their existing national identity card and family registration book, either in its original form or as a color photocopy. Additionally, applicants are advised to wear a collared shirt, such as a polo shirt, avoiding the color white.

Department 509's participation in Lao Digital Week 2026 aims to enhance accessibility to digital identification services, increase public awareness of secure digital identity verification, and promote the broader use of digital services. The public is encouraged to visit the booth to access these services and gain insights into digital identification and civil registration in Laos.