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What is the NA17 form for foreigners in Vietnam, and how can I obtain it?

Alina **********
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Hello everyone. Has anyone taken NA17? Where is it available? What does it look like?
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The NA17 is an official Vietnamese form used for the registration of temporary residence for foreigners. It is essential for visa applications and confirms one's legal stay in the country. Many expats report difficulties obtaining this form, as landlords often lack knowledge or compliance with registration regulations. Suggestions include requesting the form directly from accommodation providers or going to the local police station. This discussion highlights various personal experiences related to NA17, emphasizing the necessity of having it registered from the first day of stay to avoid issues with visa applications.
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Matthias **********
Matthias **********
they didnt accept. you need the NA17 frkm the first day in your homestay. i am still in HCMC from 28.08. the embassy want 5 year plan and the NA17 from the FIRST day you arrived. Your homestay MUST registrate you at the police, if not they must pay a lot of money. The homestay will told you, that you must go to police ststion but this is wrong.Dont accept this.
Lilly ********
Lilly ********
Matthias Römhildt Unfortunately I was scammed from the accommodation. They just cancelled the whole booking including the first night that I’ve actually stayed there. Cash payment, no invoice, no registration. The police said they can’t do anything about it if the landlord says the booking has been cancelled and no registration has been done.

But this can’t be the foundation on which a visa gets decided upon if a landlord doesn’t follow the law doesn’t say anything about my Visa requirements?
Lilly ********
Lilly ********
I have the same problem. The apartment provider is giving all kinds of excuses (the system was down, he couldn’t do the registration, it’s not possible to register retroactively…). Went to the ward police but they couldn’t do anything about it if the apartment owner didn’t register. I just hope the embassy accepts the explanation of the situation as this requirement can’t be provided. Seems that some apartment providers are not very professional but this can’t be the cause for a visa rejection?

Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
Matthias **********
Matthias **********
@Lilly *******
they dont accept. i am still in HCMC.
Ben *****
Ben *****
Iv had the same it’s so easy! Literally ask the reception they send off the app it’s back within the hour had mine about 3 hour after asking
Alina **********
Alina **********
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@Ben ****
Can you send me a picture of what it looks like? They don’t want to show it to me.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
im having similar issue
Lilly ********
Lilly ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 913 How did you solve the problem?
Alina **********
Alina **********
OP
@Lilly *******
It’s still in progress; I haven’t reviewed the documents again.
Alina **********
Alina **********
OP
Анонимный участник 913 I understand this is a common question asked by the Consulate.
Peppy******
Peppy******
Hello,

Where did you apply?

HCMC or Hanoi?

Thank you
Alina **********
Alina **********
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PeppyBee180 Ho Chi Minh
Peter **********
Peter **********
NA17 — это официальная вьетнамская форма регистрации по месту временного проживания (Temporary Residence Registration) для иностранцев во Вьетнаме.

​При подаче документов на визы (например, на тайскую DTV-визу во время пребывания во Вьетнаме) этот документ служит для посольства подтверждением вашего легального нахождения в стране.

​Назначение: Официальный документ, подтверждающий место вашего проживания (отель, гестхаус или апартаменты) во Вьетнаме.

​Где получить: На ресепшене отеля или у хозяина жилья (Airbnb). По закону Вьетнама они обязаны регистрировать иностранных гостей в районной полиции (Ward Police). Нужно просто попросить у них распечатку регистрации (NA17).

​Как выглядит: Бланк или распечатка из электронной системы с вашими паспортными данными, адресом жилья, датами пребывания и отметкой (или штампом) полиции.

​Альтернатива: Письменное подтверждение о проживании (Residence Confirmation), выданное ближайшим отделением районной полиции (Ward Police Office).
Alina **********
Alina **********
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@Peter *********
спасибо за мат часть, пытаюсь всё это объяснить владельцу апартов , она не понимает ни в какую )
Peter **********
Peter **********
@Alina *********
​Да, с частниками всегда так) Скажи ей ключевые слова «Khai báo tạm trú» или попроси скриншот/PDF из системы Xuất nhập cảnh (электронная полиция). Они делают эту регистрацию онлайн с телефона за 2 минуты.

​Если вообще не понимает, просто скинь ей этот текст на вьетнамском в Zalo:

​«Chào chị, em cần Giấy xác nhận khai báo tạm trú để làm Visa. Chị xuất file PDF hoặc chụp ảnh trang khai báo tạm trú của em trên hệ thống Công an được không ạ?
Peter **********
Peter **********
@Alina *********
No Problem. ♥️
Alina **********
Alina **********
OP
@Peter *********
очень помогли 😊
Alina **********
Alina **********
OP
@Peter *********
благодарю!
Elena ***********
Elena ***********
В русс, сообществе спросиие, давно такие справки регистрации сделали во вьетнаме. Лучше чтоб контракт на месяц был. Нужен контракт, оплаченная онлацн бронь. Если Хозяева ленятся
Alina **********
Alina **********
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@Elena **********
у меня есть контракт на месяц, квитанция об оплате. А про регистрацию в апартах не слышали. Спасибо за совет.
Elena ***********
Elena ***********
Possible in police if owner do not do it
Alina **********
Alina **********
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@Elena **********
если владелец не оформлял регистрацию, то полиция задним числом тоже вряд ли оформит 🤷🏻‍♀️
Elena ***********
Elena ***********
Не задним, передним числом оформлять. Этого достаточно. Главное на момент запроса
Phil *******
Phil *******
I had the same message on mine. I stayed at an apartment for two months recently , and they never filed a Na17. They never heard of it!
Alina **********
Alina **********
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@Phil ******
The place where I rent accommodation doesn’t know about this. That’s why I’m asking here. What did you submit to the consulate? Was that enough for approval?
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Alina *********
It is similar to the TM30, owners/hotels need to register you within 24hrs using NA17, many private owners don't know or want to register with it. You can get it done via your local police station but the owner can do it easily enough online.
Alina **********
Alina **********
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@Andi **********
Yes, I understand. TM30 is given without any problems.
Phil *******
Phil *******
@Alina *********
I haven’t submitted yet. Just gathering other docs. My last apartment just gave me a contract of rental instead which I will try submit. But yes similar to you. They had not heard of Na17. So I don’t know 🤷‍♂️
Alina **********
Alina **********
OP
@Phil ******
Of course
Phil *******
Phil *******
Let me know what happens! I might try and do that also
Alina **********
Alina **********
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@Phil ******
I also have the lease agreement and the invoice. I don’t want to get rejected because of this. I’m preparing the rest of the documents and I don’t know what to do about this yet. I’ll go to the police station to find out. Thank you for letting me know.

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