Vietnam travel and living guides
Practical guides to travel and daily life in Vietnam, covering visas, money, housing, transport, connectivity, healthcare and costs.
Visas and entry
Vietnam Entry Requirements in 2026Vietnam e-Visa for Up to 90 DaysVietnam Visa Runs: How They WorkVietnam visa run: what it is and how to do oneVietnam Visa for Citizens of BelarusVietnam Visa for Citizens of KazakhstanVietnam Visa for Russian Citizens in 2026How to Fill in the Laos Arrival and Departure CardHow to stay in Vietnam long term: visas and legal groundsTRC in Vietnam: temporary residence card, eligibility and applicationLost your passport in Vietnam: what to do
Money and exchange rates
ATMs in Vietnam: Fees and Withdrawal LimitsDo Russian Bank Cards Work in Vietnam?Where to Exchange Money in VietnamMoney in Vietnam: Currency, Cards and ExchangeHow to Pay in Vietnam as a TouristVietnamese Dong: Vietnam's CurrencyEx24.pro in Vietnam: exchanging rubles for dongEXFM in Vietnam: how to receive Vietnamese dongAltyn Wallet for travel and international servicesHow to Pay with VietQR in Vietnam Using BIDVHow to open a bank account in Vietnam: a BIDV experienceHow to transfer money from Russia to Vietnam
Prices and cost of living
Accommodation
Transport
Buses in Vietnam: How to Travel Between CitiesDriving Licence Requirements in VietnamGrab in Vietnam: How to Use ItHow to rent a motorbike in VietnamTaxis in Vietnam: Grab, Be and Regular CabsTraffic Fines in Vietnam for Motorbike RidersTrains in Vietnam: Routes and TicketsHow to buy a motorbike in Vietnam as a foreignerDirect flights from Russia to Vietnam and practical connections
SIM cards and internet
Healthcare
Healthcare in Vietnam for Tourists and ExpatsMedicines in Vietnam: Finding Equivalent ProductsPharmacies in Vietnam: How to Buy Medicines SafelyTravel Insurance for VietnamTomcat beetle in Vietnam: what to do after skin contactDental care in Vietnam: prices, treatment and choosing a clinicDengue in Vietnam: symptoms, tests and warning signsFood poisoning in Vietnam: what to do and what to buyEmergency numbers in Vietnam: police, fire and ambulance
Things to do and itineraries
Best Beaches in VietnamDa Nang vs Nha Trang: Which One Should You Choose?Nha Trang vs Phu Quoc: Which One Should You Choose?Things to Do in VietnamVietnam in 10 Days: A Practical ItineraryVietnam in Two Weeks: 14-Day ItineraryVietnam Itinerary: 7, 10 and 14 DaysThree Less-Visited Cities in Vietnam Worth Visiting
Food and everyday life
Living, work and business
How to Start a Business in Vietnam as a ForeignerLiving in Vietnam: A Practical Guide for Russian SpeakersMoving to Vietnam: A Practical Step-by-Step GuideTaxes in Vietnam for ForeignersWorking in Vietnam: Jobs and Work Permits for ForeignersWork permits in Vietnam: how a foreign employee appliesHow a foreigner can register an IT company in VietnamHow to launch an IT startup in VietnamSchools and kindergartens in Vietnam for foreign familiesLiving in Vietnam with children: relocation, school and daily life