Foreigners staying in Ho Chi Minh City – including former Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau provinces, merged into HCMC on 1 July 2025 – must be declared for temporary residence within 12 hours of arrival. Hotels, landlords, host families and companies declare on the nationwide Ministry of Public Security system tbltkbtt.bocongan.gov.vn (app TBLT KBTT), with accounts managed by HCMC police. The HCMC Immigration Office has three reception points: 196 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai (Xuan Hoa Ward), Thu Dau Mot and Ba Ria. Info Travel handles temporary residence declarations, confirmations for visa extensions and temporary residence cards in HCMC – WhatsApp +84327828822.
Temporary residence declaration in HCMC: who declares, and when?
The obligation lies with the place where the foreigner stays: hotels, serviced apartments, homestays, landlords of apartments or houses, households hosting a foreign spouse or relative, and companies providing housing or dormitories for foreign staff. The deadline is 12 hours after arrival; each move to a new address requires a new declaration.
In HCMC many foreigners rent in Thu Duc, Binh Thanh, Phu My Hung and the Saigon – Ben Thanh centre; former Binh Duong has many experts working in the industrial parks of Thu Dau Mot, Di An, Thuan An and Ben Cat; former Ba Ria – Vung Tau has oil, gas and port specialists in Vung Tau and Phu My. Wherever you are, landlords and companies declare on the same system.
Declaring online in HCMC
- Go to tbltkbtt.bocongan.gov.vn or install the TBLT KBTT app.
- Register an account for the accommodation (HCMC address, representative, ID, phone) and wait for HCMC police to verify it.
- Declare each foreign guest: passport photo page, visa or residence card, arrival and expected departure dates.
- Save or print the confirmation for visa extensions, residence cards and work permits.
The old declaration websites of HCMC, Binh Duong and Ba Ria – Vung Tau are no longer used. For the full step-by-step guide and fines, see temporary residence declaration for foreigners in Vietnam.
Where to get help in HCMC
Without an account, if you cannot log in or the system is down, the accommodation provider can submit form NA17 to the ward/commune police where the property is, or contact the HCMC Immigration Office:
| Reception point | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Office – HCMC Police | 196 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC | 0283.9333316 |
| Thu Dau Mot point (former Binh Duong) | 17 N3 Street, Thu Dau Mot Ward, HCMC | 0274.3891269 |
| Ba Ria point (former Ba Ria – Vung Tau) | 15 Truong Chinh, Ba Ria Ward, HCMC | 0693.545182 |
Opening hours, other procedures and visiting tips: see HCMC Immigration Office. Call ahead, as phone numbers and reception points may change after the merger.
Fines for not declaring
Under Decree 282/2025/NĐ-CP: failing to declare 1–3 foreigners is fined VND 3–5 million; 4–8 foreigners VND 10–15 million; 9 or more VND 15–20 million.
Info Travel temporary residence services in HCMC
- Registering and verifying declaration accounts for landlords, serviced apartments and companies in HCMC, former Binh Duong and Vung Tau.
- Declaring on behalf of landlords and updating when tenants move or extend.
- Fixing missed declarations and urgent confirmations.
- Full-service visa extensions, temporary residence cards and work permits in HCMC; office at Tini Building, 152–154 Vo Van Kiet, Ben Thanh Ward.
Fees are quoted on WhatsApp +84327828822.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I declare in former Binh Duong?
Binh Duong became part of HCMC on 1 July 2025. Declare on tbltkbtt.bocongan.gov.vn; for in-person help go to the ward/commune police or the reception point at 17 N3 Street, Thu Dau Mot Ward.
Does an Airbnb host in HCMC have to declare foreign guests?
Yes. The host must declare foreign guests within 12 hours, even for short stays.
Is a temporary residence declaration the same as a temporary residence card?
No. The declaration reports where you stay; the temporary residence card is a long-term residence document replacing a visa for people who work, invest or have family in Vietnam.
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