Our Role
We ensure that:
- The detainee’s rights are protected
- Their health and wellbeing are monitored
- Communication with family is consistent and reliable
- Families receive accurate updates
- All interactions with authorities are handled professionally
Support for Detained Expats Anywhere in Vietnam
SJP provides discreet, compassionate, and highly experienced support for expatriates detained or imprisoned in Vietnam.
We act as the direct point of contact between the detainee, their family, the prison authorities, and (when required) embassy or consular teams.
Our role is to ensure the detainee’s welfare, safety, medical care, communication, and legal rights are fully respected within the Vietnamese system.
With over 25 years of experience, we provide a calm, structured, and professional service during one of the most difficult situations a family can face.
What We Do
Welfare & Welfare Checks
Regular in-person visits to assess physical and mental wellbeing, living conditions, safety, and treatment.
Family Liaison
We act as the bridge between detainee and family, ensuring clear communication, updates, and ongoing support.
Medical Monitoring
Ensuring access to proper medical care, evaluation, and required medication.
Video Calls & Communication
Arranging authorised video calls, phone calls, and written communication between detainee and family.
Legal & Embassy Coordination
Liaising with embassies, consulates, lawyers, and Vietnamese authorities to ensure rights are respected.
Support for Female Prisoners
Special protocols including safety oversight, hygiene support, and coordination with female officers.
Financial & Practical Support
Management of inmate accounts, delivery of approved items, and financial monitoring.
Release & Post-Detention Support
Transport, accommodation, legal guidance, immigration assistance, and reintegration support.
Emergency Accommodation Assistance
Short-term housing arrangements for detainees released without support.
Vietnam Prison Network
SJP operates across major correctional facilities throughout Vietnam, including
Chí Hòa Prison
District 10, Ho Chi Minh City >
Gender: Male & Female (segregated units)
Population: Estimated 6,000–10,000 inmates
Details:
One of Vietnam’s most secure and well-known prisons, Chí Hòa handles serious criminal and security-related cases. It is tightly controlled with limited external access and is frequently used in high-profile investigations.
Xuân Lộc Prison
Xuân Lộc District, Đồng Nai Province >
Type: National prison
Gender: Primarily Male
Population: Estimated 5,000–5,500+ inmates
Details:
One of the largest prison facilities in Vietnam, Xuân Lộc houses long-term inmates and operates multiple sub-camps. It is known for structured rehabilitation and labour programs.
Thủ Đức Prison
Ho Chi Minh City Region >
Type: Large correctional complex
Holds: ~200 foreign inmates from 20+ countries
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 3,000–6,000 inmates
Details:
A major southern detention facility handling long-term prisoners, often receiving inmate transfers from surrounding provinces. Focuses on labour and structured rehabilitation.
Nam Hà Prison
Nam Định Province >
Type: Regional / national prison
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 2,000–4,000 inmates
Details:
A key northern prison facility used for medium to long-term sentences. It has been referenced in multiple consular and foreign detainee cases.
Ninh Bình Prison
Ninh Bình Province >
Type: Provincial correctional facility
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 1,000–3,000 inmates
Details:
A regional prison primarily housing mid-risk offenders, with standard detention and rehabilitation programs.
Phú Sơn Prison
Bình Dương Province >
Type: Labour-oriented prison
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 2,000–4,000 inmates
Details:
Known for industrial and agricultural labour programs, this facility supports inmate rehabilitation through structured work systems.
Bà Rịa Prison
Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu Province >
Type: Provincial detention facility
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 1,000–2,500 inmates
Details:
Handles regional sentencing and detention, sometimes used as an interim facility before transfers to larger prisons.
Thanh Hóa Prison
Thanh Hóa Province >
Type: Regional prison
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 1,500–3,500 inmates
Details:
A large facility serving a wide geographic area, holding both short-term and long-term inmates.
Hải Phòng Prison
Hải Phòng City >
Type: Urban detention and prison facility
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 1,000–3,000 inmates
Details:
Handles both pre-trial and sentenced inmates, often linked to port-related and commercial criminal cases.
Đà Nẵng Prison
Đà Nẵng City
Type: Central regional prison
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 1,000–2,500 inmates
Details:
Serves central Vietnam and occasionally houses foreign detainees, with standard detention and legal processing facilities.
Cầu Giấy Detention
Cầu Giấy District, Hanoi
Type: Pre-trial detention centre
Gender: Male & Female (segregated)
Population: Variable (short-term detainees)
Details:
Primarily used during investigation phases, with frequent interaction between detainees, legal representatives, and embassies.
Quảng Ninh Prison
Quảng Ninh Province
Type: Provincial prison
Gender: Male
Population: Estimated 1,000–2,500 inmates
Details:
A regional facility located near border areas, often associated with cross-border crime cases.