News, services and visa tips for foreigners in Vietnam — updated regularly.
Vietnam is one of the safest destinations in Southeast Asia — violent crime against visitors is very rare. The real risk is petty money scams, and nearly all of them are avoidable if you know them in advance. Here's a category-by-category field guide: what each scam looks like and how to dodge it — including the fake e-visa website trap.
Vietnam's traffic looks chaotic, but getting around is actually easy once you know which apps to use. Here's a mode-by-mode guide — ride-hailing (Grab, Xanh SM, Be), taxis, motorbikes, and travelling between cities (flights, trains, buses) — plus safety tips and a new note about petrol motorbikes in Hanoi.
Vietnam is an appealing retirement base: low costs, international hospitals, beautiful coasts, big expat communities. But here's a truth to know upfront: Vietnam has no dedicated retirement visa. Here are the realistic visa paths (ranked by how most retirees actually do it), plus the healthcare and costs you need to plan for.
Moving your whole family to Vietnam is nothing like coming solo — there are three big things to sort: how the whole family stays legally, where the kids go to school, and healthcare for children. Here's a straight 2026 guide, including a truth few state: not everyone can sponsor a family (TT) visa.
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