The Immigration Office (PA08) of Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City
| Reception point | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Phòng Quản lý XNC – Công an tỉnh Bình Dương | 0274.3891269 | 17 đường N3, phường Thủ Dầu Một, TP. Hồ Chí Minh |
| Phòng Quản lý XNC – Công an TP HCM | 0283.9333316 | Số 196 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, phường Xuân Hòa, TP. Hồ Chí Minh |
| Phòng Quản lý XNC – Công an tỉnh Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu | 0693.545182 | Số 15 đường Trường Chinh – phường Bà Rịa – TP. Hồ Chí Minh |
Note: this list follows the reception points as they stood before the administrative reorganisation of 1 July 2025, when Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau still formed separate provinces. They now sit under Ho Chi Minh City 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.
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Practical tips before you go
- Google lists 196 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai hours as 7:30–11:30, 13:00–17:00 (Friday to 16:00) and Saturday morning.
- Arrive early (around 7:00 or 12:30) to get a queue number; avoid Monday mornings.
- The foreigners' section is to the left from the staircase entrance; bring photocopies of your passport and residence card.
