Hanoi ward police addresses for temporary residence registration

Published 9 October 2026 · Reviewed 2026-10-09 · 8 min read

If you live in Hanoi as a foreigner, your stay has to be declared to the police of the ward where you sleep. Since the 2025 reorganisation, Hanoi has 51 wards (phường), each with its own ward police office. This guide lists all 51 addresses and explains who files the declaration, which form is used and what you get back.

The short answer

• Who declares: your accommodation owner or landlord (or an authorised person), not you. Hotels do it automatically.
• To whom: the ward-level police office for the ward where the accommodation is.
• When: online, immediately on arrival; on paper, within 12 hours (24 hours in remote areas).
• What you can get: a paper declaration (Form NA17) certified by the ward police, returned to the person who submitted it.

The rules come from Circular 87/2026/TT-BCA, which takes effect on 24 July 2026 and replaces Circular 53/2016/TT-BCA.

Ward police addresses in Hanoi (51 wards)

The table lists the main headquarters address of each ward police office in alphabetical order, taken from the list of 126 commune-level police offices announced by the Hanoi City Police in July 2025. Addresses are shown in Vietnamese so you can paste them straight into Google Maps or a ride-hailing app.

How do I know which ward I live in?

The ward is decided by the address of your accommodation. Wards were merged on 1 July 2025 and the former district level no longer exists, so an old ward or district name on a tenancy contract may not match. Look up your street on a map to see the current ward name, then find it in the table above. If you are unsure, ask your landlord or building management which ward police office they file with.

How temporary residence registration works for foreigners

1. You arrive at the accommodation. Give your host your passport and your visa, e-visa or temporary residence card (TRC).
2. The host declares your stay. Online declarations go through the Ministry of Public Security's declaration system and must be made immediately on arrival. Required details include your full name, sex, date of birth, nationality, passport number, the validity of your visa or residence document and your expected length of stay.
3. Or the host files a paper form. The host submits Form NA17 to the ward police within 12 hours of your arrival (24 hours in remote areas). The office checks the form and may ask for missing details on the spot.
4. The ward police certify the form. The office stamps a copy and returns it to the person who submitted it. Ask your host to give you a copy.

If you change address, the new accommodation must declare your stay again.

When do you need a certified temporary residence form?

Immigration offices, employers and some agencies ask for proof of where you live, for example when applying for a temporary residence card, a work permit or a visa extension. Requirements differ by office, so ask the office that handles your case what proof it accepts. Our team can check this for your case; see our guide to visa run vs visa extension in Vietnam.

What happens if a stay is not declared?

Penalties for failing to declare a foreign guest fall mainly on the accommodation provider. For you, an undeclared address can still cause delays when you extend a visa, apply for a TRC or deal with the police. Use only accommodation that declares your stay, and do not stay overnight at an address your host has not reported. If you stay a night with friends or family, they may also need to notify the police.

Frequently asked questions

Need help with visas and paperwork in Hanoi?

If your visa is about to expire or you are not sure which residence documents you need, our team can guide you. See what to do if your visa expires soon, how a visa run from Hanoi works, or the list of embassies in Hanoi.

Sources

• Hanoi City Police, annex “Danh sách trụ sở chính và trụ sở tiếp nhận thủ tục hành chính tạm thời của 126 Công an cấp xã”, as published 2 July 2025 by Đại biểu Nhân dân
• Circular 87/2026/TT-BCA of the Ministry of Public Security on declaring foreigners' temporary residence, summarised at LuatVietnam
• Hanoi City Police portal: congan.hanoi.gov.vn