Living

Costs, housing, healthcare, schools, work permits, banking.

Banking (1)

Banking

Income tax for foreignersThuế thu nhập cá nhân

How Vietnam's personal income tax system applies to foreigners, covering residency rules…

Driving (1)

Driving

Driving licences and converting yoursGiấy phép lái xe

Which licences are valid in Vietnam, how to convert a foreign licence, and what the rules…

Healthcare (1)

Healthcare

Healthcare in VietnamY tế

An overview of Vietnam's public and private healthcare systems, international hospitals…

Housing (1)

Housing

Renting a home in VietnamThuê nhà

A practical overview of renting a home in Vietnam: apartment types, agents, contracts…

Schools (1)

Schools

Schools and international educationTrường quốc tế

An overview of international schools, curricula, bilingual options, admissions timing, and…

Work Permit (4)

Work Permit

Remote work and long staysLàm việc từ xa

Vietnam has no digital-nomad visa; remote workers typically use tourist or business visas…

Work Permit

Retiring in VietnamNghỉ hưu tại Việt Nam

Vietnam has no retirement visa; retirees use renewable visas or spousal routes, with…

Work Permit

Teaching English in VietnamDạy tiếng Anh

An overview of qualifications, visa legality, school types and recruitment pitfalls for…

Work Permit

Work permits and temporary residenceGiấy phép lao động

An overview of Vietnamese work permits (giấy phép lao động) and temporary residence cards…