Ministry of Public Security Vietnam

What Ministry of Public Security Vietnam does

The Ministry of Public Security (Bộ Công An) is Vietnam's principal law enforcement and public security agency, exercising statutory authority over national security, immigration management, crime prevention, and law enforcement across all 63 provinces of the country. Founded in 1946 as the People's Security Force, the ministry operates a nationwide network of provincial, district, and communal police stations providing direct public security services to Vietnamese citizens and operates specialized divisions including the Immigration Department, Criminal Investigation Police Force, and VNFPU1 for UN peacekeeping operations.

The ministry's core digital products include the MPS Portal (official government website), the Pre-arrival Information (PAI) System for advance immigration processing of foreign travelers (pilot recorded 161,596 declarations with 70% adoption at Tan Son Nhat Airport in April 2026), and the Immigration Command, Control and Operations Center inaugurated in Hanoi in July 2026. The ministry oversees training institutions including the People's Security Academy and People's Security College 1, and maintains bilateral security cooperation frameworks with Japan, Austria, Cambodia, Laos, Peru, Brazil, and Venezuela, with technology transfer discussions involving institutions such as AIT and JICA.

As a Vietnamese government state entity, the ministry operates entirely on national budget allocations rather than commercial revenue models. Its leadership, headed by Minister General Luong Tam Quang, is appointed through government and party mechanisms under the authority of the Vietnamese Communist Party and the National Assembly. Current strategic priorities include digital transformation of immigration services, international cooperation against transnational crime and cybercrime, and development of Vietnam's domestic security industry spanning electronics, semiconductors, and biotechnology.

Name

Ministry of Public Security Vietnam

Legal name

Ministry of Public Security

Website

https://en.bocongan.gov.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Public Security (Bộ Công An) is Vietnam's principal law enforcement and national security agency, providing statutory public security services across all 63 provinces. It serves Vietnamese citizens and foreign visitors through digital immigration systems, nationwide police networks, and international security cooperation partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Security Services

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281), Police Protection (92212), International Affairs (92812), National Security (928110)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Office / Cabinet Secretariat (BPAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diplomatic / Government Official Close Protection (BPAKABAF), Port Health & Border Health Authorities (including quarantine stations) (HLAJAAAF), Patrol & Perimeter Security K9 Services (BPAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Public security services
• Law enforcement
• Immigration management
• Border control
• National security

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Public Security Vietnam (Bộ Công An) is Vietnam's principal law enforcement and public security agency, responsible for national security protection, crime prevention and control, immigration and border management, public safety enforcement, and contributions to UN peacekeeping operations. It delivers services through a nationwide network of provincial, district, and communal police units, supported by digital systems such as the Pre-arrival Information (PAI) System, the MPS Portal, and the Immigration Command, Control and Operations Center.

Product overview

The Ministry of Public Security Vietnam operates primarily as a government ministry providing public security services. Its main digital offerings include the MPS Portal (the official website), the Pre-arrival Information (PAI) System for immigration processing, and the Immigration Command, Control and Operations Center. The Ministry also oversees the People's Security Academy for training and VNFPU1 for UN peacekeeping operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pre-arrival Information (PAI) System: Online utility system allowing foreign travelers to provide travel information before entering Vietnam, streamlining immigration procedures at border gates.

Products and services

• MPS Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• Pre-arrival Information System processing over 161,000 declarations with 70% adoption rate
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026MPS and HCMA jointly held conference to review Coordination Program for 2021-2026 and signed new agreement for 2026-2031 period, elevating coordination to a new high level of cooperation in political training and security education.
• Japan National Police AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed responses to non-traditional security threats including cybercrime, fraud, money laundering and terrorist financing. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to strengthening security cooperation under Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Expanded cooperation discussions in fire prevention and fighting, rescue and relief, and development of Vietnam's security industry including electronics, semiconductors, optics, advanced materials, and biotechnology.
• Japan Firefighters AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Cooperation discussions on fire prevention and fighting, rescue and relief operations.
• Juntendo University HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Discussions on cooperation in training high-quality medical personnel and partnerships between Japanese medical institutions and MPS hospitals.
• Showa University HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Cooperation discussions on medical training and partnerships between Japanese medical institutions and MPS hospitals.
• National Cancer Center JapanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Cooperation discussions on medical partnerships and advanced technology transfer in cancer research and treatment.
• Venezuela GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Search and rescue team deployment following devastating earthquakes. Venezuelan government awarded 'Hero of Venezuela' Medal to Vietnamese rescue team. Recognition of Vietnam's humanitarian assistance and international solidarity.
• Cambodia Ministry of the InteriorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Bilateral meeting focused on preventing activities of hostile forces, coordinating anti-crime police efforts, organizing Vietnam-Cambodia Police Friendship Exchange, and resolving cross-border criminal cases.
• Laos Ministry of Public SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Implementation of 17th Vietnam-Laos Security Cooperation Conference minutes. Enhanced information sharing, joint special cases, joint investigation of transnational criminal rings, and coordination on drug crime activities.
• Austrian Federal Ministry of the InteriorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Bilateral cooperation review and discussion on future directions. Austrian side shared experience in migration management and digital technology application to population management. Both sides agreed to accelerate negotiation of cooperation agreement on crime prevention and control.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• INTERPOL: Global police cooperation organization facilitating cross-border law enforcement. MPS Vietnam's VNFPU1 UN peacekeeping work and transnational crime operations connect directly to INTERPOL frameworks.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security: U.S. federal department overseeing immigration, border security, and law enforcement coordination. Comparable in scope and scale as a large, multi-functional national security ministry.

Direct peers

• Singapore Police Force: Singapore's national police force and a leader in digital policing and immigration technology. Represents a benchmark peer for MPS Vietnam's digital transformation ambitions.
• Royal Thai Police: Thailand's national police agency with responsibilities spanning law enforcement, immigration, and border security across the region. Direct operational peer for Vietnam's MPS in managing cross-border crime and regional security cooperation.
• Australian Federal Police: Australia's federal law enforcement agency with focus on transnational crime, counter-terrorism, and regional cooperation. Comparable to MPS Vietnam in international cooperation scope and operational mandate.
• Ministry of Public Security of China: China's principal public security ministry responsible for nationwide law enforcement, immigration, and national security. Operates the closest structural analog to Vietnam's MPS within the region, with comparable scope across police, immigration, and security functions.
• Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM): Malaysia's national police force covering law enforcement, immigration, and internal security. Comparable in scope and Southeast Asian regional context to Vietnam's MPS.
• National Police Agency Japan: Japan's national police agency responsible for law enforcement coordination across prefectures. Active bilateral partner of MPS Vietnam with shared focus on cybercrime, fraud, and transnational threats.
• United Nations Police (UNPOL): UN entity managing police components of UN peacekeeping operations. VNFPU1 PCRS Level 3 certification enables direct deployment alongside UNPOL missions.

Others

• TOPPAN Holdings: Japanese secure printing and digital identity solutions provider. Active partner with MPS Vietnam on secure documents, identity management, and digital transformation adjacent to immigration and law enforcement operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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