Vietnam temporary residence registration: does my landlord need to register me with the police, and how can I verify it?

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TL;DR

When renting an apartment in Vietnam, the property owner normally files the foreign guest’s temporary-residence registration with the police. Ask the landlord for proof that it was submitted, and send a photo of each new entry stamp after a visa run so the record can be updated.

What the community said

If the lease is in your roommate’s name, she may try to add you to the temporary-residence application. If the police reject it, the apartment owner or property manager should submit the registration directly.

Temporary residence registration

The landlord is normally responsible for filing the foreign tenant’s details. Keep a written message asking whether the registration has been completed, as this documents that you requested confirmation from the owner.

Landlord’s registration confirmation

After every visa run, send the landlord a photo of your new passport entry stamp. The owner may need it to update your temporary-residence details.

Photo of new entry stamp