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Living & doing business in Vietnam
Practical, plain-language guides for individuals and businesses — and the verified professionals who can help you get each one done.
Finance & AccountingOct 5October 5How to Exchange Money in Vietnam Legally (2026 Guide)
Gold shops and street changers now turn foreigners away. Where you can legally change money in Vietnam, what the penalties are if you do not, and the receipt rule that decides whether you can change your dong back at the airport.
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InsuranceSep 19September 19How to Authorize a Vietnam One-Time Social Insurance Claim (2026)
How to authorize someone in Vietnam to prepare, submit and receive a BHXH one-time benefit claim
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VisaSep 18September 18Vietnam Work Permit Guide for Foreigners (2026)
Who needs a Vietnam work permit, the job categories and documents required, the application process, validity, and renewal.
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BusinessSep 18September 18How to Open a Business in Vietnam (2026 Guide)
How to open a business in Vietnam in 2026: company types, the ERC and IRC in either order, charter capital, tax, costs and what comes after registration.
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Permits & LicencesSep 15September 15What Car Licences Does Vietnam Have? (2026 Guide)
Vietnam's car licences in 2026: classes B to D and the trailer classes, what happened to B1, B2 and E, ages, validity, points and what foreigners need.
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Permits & LicencesSep 15September 15What Motorcycle Licences Does Vietnam Have? (2026 Guide)
Vietnam's motorcycle licences in 2026: the A1, A and B1 classes, what happened to A2, A3 and A4, the 125 cc rule, licence-free mopeds and what foreigners need.
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LegalAug 24August 24Flying a drone in Vietnam: registration, permits and no-fly zones
Vietnam's drone rules were rewritten in 2025 and 2026. Every aircraft must now be registered whatever it weighs, permits come from the Ministry of National Defence, and a foreign operator needs a Vietnamese guarantor. Here is how the regime actually works.
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VisaJul 22July 22Can you import used personal belongings to Vietnam? (2026 customs guide)
What used belongings you can and can’t bring into Vietnam under Decree 69/2018/ND-CP — the documents foreigners need, airport declaration, timing rules, and duties.
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VisaJul 19July 19Best airports to fly into Vietnam (for your itinerary)
Planning a trip to Vietnam? Understanding the country’s main international airports makes it much easier to choose flights, plan connections, and decide where to land for business, remote work, or holidays.
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Permits & LicencesJul 5July 5Can Foreigners Ride a Motorbike in Vietnam? Licences, Rules & Safety
Who can legally ride a motorbike in Vietnam as a foreigner: which International Driving Permits and licences are recognised, the road rules, a pre-ride safety checklist, and how to convert a foreign licence.
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VisaJun 24June 24How to Fill Out Vietnam's Health Declaration Form (July 2026)
Vietnam has introduced its arrival health declaration. Here's every field explained in plain English, so you can complete it with confidence even if you don't read Vietnamese.
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VisaJun 15June 15Vietnam's Pre-Arrival Declaration: A 2026 Guide for Travellers
Vietnam now requires an online Pre-Arrival Declaration at its major international airports. Here's who must complete it, at which airports, how to file it, and how to avoid delays at immigration.
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