Da Nang Immigration Office (78 Le Loi): A Foreigner's Visit Guide

💡 The Da Nang Immigration Office at 78 Le Loi is the correct place to extend a tourist visa, apply for a temporary residence card, or resolve a registration issue anywhere in Central Vietnam. Applications must be submitted in person: there is no postal or online route for a tourist extension. The US Embassy confirms this address as the competent authority for the Central Vietnam region.

Where is the Da Nang Immigration Office?

The office (officially the Phong Quan ly Xuat Nhap Canh of the Da Nang City Police) is at 78 Le Loi, Da Nang. Le Loi is a central street that is easy to reach by Grab or taxi. The US Embassy in Hanoi confirms this address as the competent authority for all of Central Vietnam, covering Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue and the surrounding provinces.

Note: older references mentioning "Q. Hai Chau" or district labels are outdated. Vietnam abolished its district level in mid-2025, so those labels no longer reflect the current administrative structure. The address 78 Le Loi remains correct.

What services does the office handle for foreigners?

The Da Nang Immigration Office processes the main in-country immigration requests for foreigners living or staying in Central Vietnam:

• Tourist visa extensions and renewals (in person, not online)
• Temporary residence cards (TRC) for long-stay or work-permit holders
• Foreigner registration (tam tru) queries and corrections
• Voluntary reporting for overstay situations before departure

It does not issue new e-visas (those go through the national portal evisa.gov.vn) or process passport renewals for foreign nationals (those go to your own embassy or consulate).

Do you need to visit in person?

Yes. The US Embassy states clearly that a tourist who wants to extend or renew their stay must apply in person at the local immigration office. There is no postal submission or fully online path for a tourist visa extension inside Vietnam at this time.

Apply before your permitted stay expires. Overstaying triggers fines under Decree 282/2025 that start at 5 to 10 million VND for stays of 16 to fewer than 30 days over the limit. If you are concerned you may have already overstayed, the Da Nang visa overstay guide covers the full fine table and next steps.

For broader help navigating Central Vietnam as a foreigner, the Da Nang Help centre brings together guidance on the most common situations, from lost passports to hospital interpreters.

What to bring to your appointment

No single official checklist covers every situation. Based on US Embassy guidance and standard Vietnamese immigration practice, most extension applications will need:

• Original passport (with all visa and entry stamps visible)
• A photocopy of the data page and your current visa or last entry stamp
• Completed application form (available at the counter, typically Na 5 or the current equivalent)
• Two recent passport photos (4 x 6 cm)
• Your tam tru confirmation from your accommodation, where available

Requirements for work-permit holders and long-stay residence cards differ. Call the office on 0694 260 192 or 0906 091 269 before your visit to confirm what they need for your specific situation. Arrive early: the queue builds toward midday. Bring cash in Vietnamese dong, as fees are paid at the counter and amounts are not published in advance.

Temporary residence registration for private stays

Hotels, licensed guesthouses and serviced apartments file the overnight-stay registration (tam tru) for you as a standard legal duty. You do not need to act.

If you are in a private rental, a friend's home or an unlicensed space, your host must file the registration with the local ward police within 12 hours of your arrival. This is the host's legal obligation under Vietnamese law, but both parties can face penalties under Decree 282/2025 if it is missed. Ask your host to confirm it is done on the day you arrive.

If there is any doubt, you or your host can enquire directly at the ward police station (cong an phuong) for your area. The Da Nang Visitor Center at 108 Bach Dang (phone 0236 3 550 111) also offers general tourism support and can help route you to the right authority.

FAQ

Can I extend my Vietnam tourist visa without leaving the country?

Extension in-country is possible at the Da Nang office, but the specific duration and fee are not published on any official source, so no firm number can be promised. Go to 78 Le Loi before your current stay expires and ask at the counter for your specific situation. The granted period may be shorter than your original visa.

Is there an immigration office in Hoi An or Hue?

Not for tourist visa extensions. The Da Nang office at 78 Le Loi is the competent authority for the whole Central Vietnam region, which includes Hoi An and Hue. You will need to travel to Da Nang for in-person visa and residence matters.

What if I have already overstayed my visa?

Voluntary attendance at the immigration office before you are stopped at the border is generally treated more leniently than being caught. Under Decree 282/2025 (effective 15 December 2025), fines range from 5 to 40 million VND depending on how long you have overstayed. Deportation is a possible supplementary penalty. See the visa overstay guide for the full breakdown by duration.

What if I lose my passport before visiting the immigration office?

File a police report at the local ward police station first. Then contact your embassy or consulate for an emergency travel document. The immigration office may require the police report before processing any exit or extension paperwork. The lost passport guide walks through the steps for major nationalities including the US, UK, Australia and South Korea.

What is the Da Nang Visitor Center and how can it help?

The Da Nang Visitor Center at 108 Bach Dang Street (phone 0236 3 550 111) is the city's official tourism support desk, with information counters also at the airport. It can help foreigners with general queries and route them to the right office. It is not a replacement for the immigration office but is a useful first call when you are unsure where to start.

Official sources

• U.S. Embassy in Vietnam - Vietnamese visas and entry/exit: confirms the 78 Le Loi address and that tourist extensions require in-person attendance. Verified August 2026.
• Vietnam National E-Visa Portal (evisa.gov.vn): the official channel for new e-visa applications (not in-country extensions). Verified August 2026.
• Vietnam Immigration Department: national immigration authority with visa categories and entry requirements. Verified August 2026.