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Guides

Vietnam visa types and how to choose the right one

E-visa, tourist, family, business, work, investor: each visa has its own code, validity and conditions. Picking the wrong one is a common reason residence applications get stuck later.

13 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

By nationality

Vietnam visa for Korean citizens: the 45-day exemption and when you still need a visa

South Korean citizens can currently enter Vietnam visa-free for 45 days. Staying longer, working or investing still requires the matching visa.

13 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

By nationality

Vietnam visa for Japanese citizens: the 45-day exemption and when a visa is needed

Japanese citizens can enter Vietnam visa-free for 45 days. Long assignments, employment and accompanying family need the right visa and residence documents.

13 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

By nationality

Vietnam visa for Chinese citizens: e-visa, business visa and work documents

Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports need a visa to enter Vietnam. An e-visa is the fastest route for a short trip, while work and investment need a sponsored visa.

13 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

By nationality

Vietnam visa for Indian citizens: e-visa and the route to working in Vietnam

Indian citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam. A 90-day e-visa suits tourism and short business trips, while employees need a work permit and the matching visa.

13 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

By nationality

Vietnam visa for US citizens: the 90-day e-visa and long-term options

US citizens need a visa to enter Vietnam. A 90-day e-visa covers most trips, while working, investing or living with family calls for a sponsored visa and a temporary residence card.

13 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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Tips

Overstaying a visa in Vietnam: fines and what to do

Overstaying by even one day is an administrative violation. Fines rise with the number of days, and past a certain point deportation becomes possible. Here is what to do as soon as you notice.

13 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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Guides

Vietnam e-visa ports of entry: what to know before you choose

An e-visa can only be used at ports on the approved list. The list has been expanded several times and now covers more than 80 air, land and sea ports.

13 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Guides

Getting a Vietnam criminal record certificate after you have left

You once lived in Vietnam and now need a criminal record certificate for an immigration or job application elsewhere. It can still be done without returning, through authorisation.

13 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Guides

Renewing a work permit in Vietnam: conditions, documents and timing

A work permit can be renewed only once, and the application must be filed before it expires. Filing late means starting again as a new application.

13 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Living in Vietnam

Opening a bank account in Vietnam as a foreigner: what you need

Receiving a salary, paying rent and using e-wallets all need a Vietnamese bank account. The main condition is a residence document with enough validity left.

13 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Guides

The paperwork roadmap for foreigners coming to work in Vietnam

From job offer to temporary residence card, a foreign employee goes through four stages of paperwork. Here is the order and what to do at each one.

12 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Guides

Work permit exemption in Vietnam: who qualifies and what you still have to do

Being exempt from a work permit does not mean there is no paperwork. In most cases you still need a written confirmation before starting work.

10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Guides

Temporary residence card vs visa: the difference and which to choose

Both let a foreigner stay in Vietnam legally, but they differ in validity, number of entries and eligibility.

8 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Guides

Consular legalisation of foreign documents: where to do it and in what order

Degrees, criminal record certificates and marriage certificates issued abroad usually need consular legalisation before they can be used in Vietnam. It is also the step most likely to slow down the whole application.

6 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Tips

Seven common mistakes that get a Vietnam e-visa sent back

An e-visa application looks simple, but one wrong detail is enough for a request for more information, a refusal or, worse, being refused boarding.

5 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Guides

Criminal record certificates No. 1 and No. 2: what is the difference

Applying for the wrong type is a common reason applications have to be redone. How to tell the two apart and choose the one you need.

3 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Guides

Temporary residence cards for the spouse and children of a foreigner

Once you hold a work or investor residence card, your spouse and children can apply for family cards to live with you in Vietnam. Here are the conditions, the documents and the points to watch.

1 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

Living in Vietnam

SIM or eSIM when you arrive in Vietnam: which to choose

Having data the moment you land lets you book a ride, find your way and reach whoever is meeting you. The choice between a physical SIM and an eSIM depends on how long you stay and whether you need a Vietnamese phone number.

29 Sep 2026 · 3 min read

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