The Immigration Office (PA08) of Thanh Hoa Police receives immigration files from residents and foreigners in the province: passports for Vietnamese citizens, visas and temporary residence extensions, residence cards and temporary residence declarations.
Reception points in Thanh Hoa
| Reception point | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Phòng Quản lý XNC – Công an tỉnh Thanh Hóa | 0237.3852.697 | 01 Đỗ Huy Cư, phường Hạc Thành, tỉnh Thanh Hóa |
Note: this list follows the reception points as they stood before the administrative reorganisation of 1 July 2025. They now sit under Thanh Hoa Police. Call ahead to confirm the address and opening hours.
Opening hours
Provincial immigration offices work office hours Monday to Friday — typically 07:30–11:30 and 13:30–17:00 — and some accept files on Saturday morning. Mid-week mornings are quieter than Monday.
What this office handles
- Passports for Vietnamese citizens
- Visa and temporary residence extensions for foreigners sponsored locally
- Temporary residence cards within provincial authority
- Temporary residence declarations and residence-related penalties
- Permits to enter border and restricted areas, where applicable
What goes to the Immigration Department instead
Entry approval letters filed by companies (form NA2) go to the Immigration Department or to the provincial office depending on the case. Companies with sites in several provinces usually file centrally so everything runs through one channel.
Prepare before you go
- Original passport, valid at least 30 days beyond the period requested
- Correct 2026 forms under Circular 70/2026/TT-BCA (NA5, NA6, NA7, NA8 by procedure)
- Sponsor corporate documents and form NA16 registering the seal and signature
- Temporary residence declaration for the current address
Missing NA16 and a missing temporary residence declaration are the two most common reasons files are handed back.
Prefer not to queue?
We prepare and file on your behalf in Thanh Hoa: see visa and residence card services in Thanh Hoa or the fee table. Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822.
If you do not have time to prepare the file yourself, Info Travel – a Vietnam visa and immigration services company for foreigners – can check your documents and file on your behalf. Free advice on Zalo/WhatsApp: +84327828822 (phone, Zalo, WhatsApp).
Practical tips before you go
- Take a queue ticket at the kiosk in the lobby; English-speaking staff can assist foreigners.
