Resources
Guides and updates
Practical guides, regulatory updates and price benchmarks for people relocating to Vietnam.
GuideMoving to Vietnam checklistA practical step order for relocating to Vietnam — what to sort out first, and what can wait until you've landed.
GuideCost of living in VietnamWhat things actually cost in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang, in ranges rather than false-precision numbers, and where the maths changes if you're used to a Western budget.
RegulationVietnam's e-visa network expands to 83 border gatesResolution 389/NQ-CP (2 December 2025) adds 41 border gates where foreigners can enter and exit on an e-visa, taking the total to 83. A logistics change, not a change to who qualifies or for how long.
RegulationWork permit rules reformed under Decree 219/2025Decree 219/2025/ND-CP (effective 7 August 2025) replaces the previous work-permit framework: faster decision timelines, a longer short-term assignment window, and a new provincial issuing authority.