Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Where to find information?

REGISTER TO RECEIVE INFORMATION & PRICE LIST OF APARTMENT IN HO CHI MINH CITY HERE

Contact real estate agents: This is an easy and convenient way for you to find an apartment. They have the connections, language skills, and knowledge of the local areas to find a place that fits your needs and budget.
Search the Internet: Some of Vietnam's top apartment search sites are (some in Vietnamese only)
Ask relatives and friends: It is good if you ask relatives or friends who are Vietnamese to find an apartment for you, they can advise you on the price and communicate with the landlord more easily.

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Register for temporary residence in Vietnam

Registering temporary residence in Vietnam is a must for all foreigners to be able to legally stay in Vietnam.

Regulations on temporary residence registration in Vietnam for foreigners

The registration of temporary residence for foreigners in Vietnam is specified in Article 33 of Law No. 47/2014/QH13 dated June 16, 2014 of the National Assembly on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners. out in Vietnam. This law has it that:

"1 . Foreigners temporarily residing in Vietnam through an accommodation establishment manager must declare their temporary residence at the local police office.

2. The manager of the accommodation establishment completes the declaration and submits it to the local police office within 12 hours (or within 24 hours if the accommodation establishment is located in a remote area) from the date of arrival of the foreigner. to the accommodation facility”.

This means that in case you are staying in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, you need to apply for a temporary stay within 12 hours of arriving at the accommodation facility.

Why is temporary residence registration in Vietnam so important?

Temporary residence registration is very important for foreigners to prove they comply with the provisions of Vietnamese law.

How to register for temporary residence in Vietnam?

There are currently 02 ways to register temporary residence for foreigners in Vietnam, which are:

• Online registration

• Register at the Ward office

1. Online temporary residence registration in Vietnam

This method of temporary residence registration for foreigners in Vietnam can be done by foreigners themselves if they know all the necessary information about accommodation and the owner, or the landlord himself.

Below is a step-by-step guide for foreigners to self-register for temporary residence in Vietnam.

Step 1: Collect information from the server

You will need to get the following details from the server:

• Landlord's full name

• Landlord's phone number

• Homeowner's ID/passport number

Step 2: Access the online registration portal

First of all, you need to access the online portal of the immigration authority of the province or city where you live.

For example:

• If you are applying for temporary residence in Hanoi, visit https://hanoi.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/ .

• If you are applying for temporary residence in HCMC, visit https://hochiminh.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/.

You then click the language icon to switch your form to English.

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Online temporary residence registration portal for foreigners in Vietnam

Step 3. Create your account

You can skip this step if you already have an account here. Otherwise, just click register here as shown in the image above to register your account.

You then need to complete a registration form with complete information about your accommodation and landlord, including:

• Landlord's full name

• Landlord's phone number

• Homeowner's ID/passport number

• Hostel address

• Username and password.

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Create an online temporary residence registration account for foreigners in Vietnam Việt

You will then receive a successful registration message.

Step 4. Login your account and complete the registration

You use your username and passport to log in to your account, then select FUNCTION to complete your form.

The form will ask you to provide the following details:

• Room number

• Passport

• Nationality

• First and last name

• Gender

• Date of birth

• Date of transferring it

• Intended date of moving.

After filling in, you click the Save button, then you will see a success message.

The online registration procedure for temporary residence in Vietnam is finished.

2. Register for temporary residence at the commune and district police offices.

This registration can be done by foreigners with the guidance and support of the host through the 3 steps below.

Step 1: The declarant receives temporary residence information of foreigners.

Step 2: Declarant downloads this declaration (Form NA17 - Registration of temporary residence for foreigners). After filling in all information, the declarant shall submit it to the police office of the commune, ward or township where the accommodation establishment is located.

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Form NA17 - Temporary residence registration for foreigners

The officer on duty of the commune-level police station shall receive the dossier to check the eligibility and declare information and then confirm if the conditions have been declared. Otherwise, the declarant must amend and supplement the form.

Step 3: The person declaring temporary residence immediately receives the temporary residence declaration form certified by the officer on duty of the commune-level police station and transfers it to the place of temporary residence registration.

Here is a complete guide on the procedure for temporary residence registration in Vietnam for foreigners. If you have any questions, let us know.

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Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Price

You and the landlord will discuss how much the rent, how to pay, in what form (cash or bank transfer), including electricity, water, management fees or not.

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Lease term

The standard rental period for an apartment in Ho Chi Minh City is 1 year, however you can negotiate with the landlord for a specific rental period (Can be more or less, at least 6 months) )

Most landlords renew their lease every year, you can also sign a long-term lease of 1-3 years with detailed terms.

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Content of the contract

Subjects: Apartment rental contract including lessor and lessee (Witness: Broker if any)

Purpose: Rent to live

The term of renting and handing over the apartment

Lease term: The time agreed and signed on the contract

Apartment handover date: As the date you can move in, the apartment handover time may be different from the rental start date.

Obligations of both parties

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Management fee

Apartments in large buildings with various utilities may incur management fees. Depending on your negotiations with your landlord, you may have to pay these fees.

Management fees are spent on security system and add-ons like swimming pool, gym, clubhouse, etc.

These fees can be charged at a flat rate or depending on the size of the apartment.

For famous buildings in HCMC, monthly management fees range from $0.50USD to $1USD per square meter.

Notes when renting in Ho Chi Minh City- Electricity and water, internet bills

Electricity and water bills are calculated according to the state price, you have to pay this amount every month to the management board of the apartment building.

Internet: usually all apartments have an internet connection line available. The popular choice is the two largest phone companies in Vietnam: VNPT and Viettel.