Vietnam Immigration Department Hanoi Office: 44–46 Tran Phu
The Hanoi office of the Vietnam Immigration Department is the largest reception point in the north, serving both Vietnamese passport applicants and companies sponsoring foreign staff.
Address and hours
| Address | 44–46 Tran Phu, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0243 8260922 |
| Hours | Monday – Friday, 07:30–11:30 and 13:30–17:00; some counters open Saturday morning |
What is filed here
- Entry approval letters (form NA2) for northern companies
- Visas and temporary residence extensions (form NA5)
- Temporary and permanent residence cards
- Five-year visa exemption certificates
- Company seal and signature registration (form NA16)
Which companies use this office
Most northern FDI files pass through here: the electronics clusters in Bac Ninh and Thai Nguyen, the automotive cluster in Phu Tho, the port economy of Hai Phong and representative offices in Hanoi itself. Companies with plants in several provinces usually file centrally here rather than province by province.
Practical tips
- Monday mornings and the days after long holidays are the busiest — go mid-week.
- First-time sponsors must complete form NA16 before filing NA2; not the same day.
- Bring originals and copies of corporate documents for on-the-spot checking.
- Only the 2026 templates are accepted — see Circular 70/2026.
When the provincial office is faster
Individual sponsors and single-site companies are often quicker at the Hanoi provincial immigration office. See how authority is divided.
